from the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame
Goshen, NY — The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame reminds all friends and colleagues of this year’s honorees as well as industry advertisers that it’s time to honor, congratulate and remember those who have made significant contributions to the world of harness racing.
On Hall of Fame Day, Sunday, July 3, the harness racing community will honor the following inductees:
Living Hall of Fame:
Walter S. Russell, Jr. and James W. Simpson
Eternal Camnation, Gallo Blue Chip, Artistic Vision, JCs Nathalie and Tsunami Hanover
Communicators’ Hall of Fame:
The late Joe Hartmann and Gary Seibel
Pinnacle Award Honoree:
Owner/Breeder Margareta Wallenius-Kleberg
The Museum’s Amateur Driving Champion:
Steve Oldford will be congratulated
2010 Harness Horse of the Year:
Rock N Roll Heaven will be recognized
The annual Souvenir Journal is a high-quality product that includes historical and informative features and images. It is distributed throughout North America. Advertising in this prestigious publication will reach the harness racing community and beyond.
The Souvenir Journal is an official in-house museum-approved fundraising project and is therefore tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Proceeds support the museum’s educational services. Ad submission deadline is now. If you have any questions or are in need of assistance, please feel free to contact the director at 845.294.6330 (director@harnessmuseum.com). Ad rates and sizes can be found at www.harnessmuseum.com.
Hall of Fame induction ceremony invitations in the mail
Invitations to the Sunday, July 3, Hall of Fame inductions, together with the Museum’s Spring newsletter, are in the mail and should arrive at their destinations by the end of next week (May 20).
Those wishing to attend the event who do not receive an invitation are asked to contact Kim Green at the Harness Racing Museum, 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924, phone: 845.294.6330 or e-mail: hrmadmin@frontiernet.net and one will be sent. Tickets may be purchased from Mrs. Green for $100 each (includes cocktails, dinner and full bar service).
Information on the Sunday, July 3, event, including the invitation, dinner particulars, local accommodations and day’s schedule, can be obtained by visiting the Museum’s website at www.harnessmuseum.com.
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame is located at 240 Main Street in Goshen, New York and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last tour 4 p.m.) Thanks to United States Trotting Association support we are currently offering free admission for walk-in visitors and $4.00/person for group docent-guided tours. For information on the museum, special events and educational programs the museum offers, please call 845.294.6330 or visit www.harnessmuseum.com.