Maumee officially became a city in 1838, which makes this year the 175th anniversary of its founding. The city has celebrated its’ anniversary every 25 years since it’s centennial in 1938. This years celebration begins on Sunday, August 11 with an old-fashioned baseball game and ice cream social at the Wolcott House, beginning at 1pm. On Monday, there will be a free community pool party at Rolf Park and Wednesday is free movie day at the Maumee Indoor Theater. Thursday is the main event, with the Celebrating a Legacy reception at the Maumee Indoor Theater, featuring a debut of a documentary film highlighting the heritage of Maumee catered with appetizers prepared by Degage, Dale’s Bar and Grill, Famous Brother Bakers Chili and The Village idiot.
Events continue through Saturday, August 17. Visit www.maumee175.org for a full schedule of events. August 11—17. Downtown Maumee, Ohio.—GMK
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Maumee officially became a city in 1838, which makes this year the 175th anniversary of its founding. The city has celebrated its’ anniversary every 25 years since it’s centennial in 1938. This years celebration begins on Sunday, August 11 with an old-fashioned baseball game and ice cream social at the Wolcott House, beginning at 1pm. On Monday, there will be a free community pool party at Rolf Park and Wednesday is free movie day at the Maumee Indoor Theater. Thursday is the main event, with the Celebrating a Legacy reception at the Maumee Indoor Theater, featuring a debut of a documentary film highlighting the heritage of Maumee catered with appetizers prepared by Degage, Dale’s Bar and Grill, Famous Brother Bakers Chili and The Village idiot.
Events continue through Saturday, August 17. Visit www.maumee175.org for a full schedule of events. August 11—17. Downtown Maumee, Ohio.—GMK
