NewsOctober 24, 2020
The Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation held WaterFest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in the parking lot at the corner of Themis and Water St. in downtown Cape Girardeau. Volunteer for the Kellerman Foundation MJ DeGraff said more than 250 people attended the all-day event, which included a variety of exhibits on the importance of water in recreation, art, plant and animal life, and the daily life of human beings. Local fishermen, kayakers, potters, painters and others in water-related fields, including the Department of Agriculture and Clay Club at Southeast Missouri State University, created educational displays for the event. WaterFest kicks-off the arrival of the Smithsonian Institution's traveling Water/Ways exhibit, which will be hosted by the Kellerman Foundation at Heritage Hall, located at 102 N. Main St. in Cape Girardeau, until mid-January.
Seraphina McAteer, a member of Clay Club at Southeast Missouri State University, demonstrates how to make pottery at WaterFest, held in the parking lot on the corner of Themis and Water St. in downtown Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Seraphina McAteer, a member of Clay Club at Southeast Missouri State University, demonstrates how to make pottery at WaterFest, held in the parking lot on the corner of Themis and Water St. in downtown Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Sam Jarrell (left) and Joe Thompson watch the pottery demonstration at WaterFest, held in the parking lot at the corner of Themis and Water St. in downtown Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Sam Jarrell (left) and Joe Thompson watch the pottery demonstration at WaterFest, held in the parking lot at the corner of Themis and Water St. in downtown Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Charles Hutson Horticulture Greenhouse Manager Melissa LaPlant (left) speaks with Tom Neumeyer at WaterFest, held by the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Charles Hutson Horticulture Greenhouse Manager Melissa LaPlant (left) speaks with Tom Neumeyer at WaterFest, held by the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Dave Hardesty (left) shares photos and stories from his experiences on kayaking trips throughout the years at WaterFest, hosted by the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020,
Dave Hardesty (left) shares photos and stories from his experiences on kayaking trips throughout the years at WaterFest, hosted by the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020,
David Herzog with the Missouri Department of Conservation stands on their display — a large boat referred to as a 'research vessel' — during WaterFest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Along with the research vessel, Herzog brought two different types of fishing nets and multiple charts explaining local fish migration to display at WaterFest, held by the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation in the parking lot at the corner of Themis and Water streets.
David Herzog with the Missouri Department of Conservation stands on their display — a large boat referred to as a 'research vessel' — during WaterFest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Along with the research vessel, Herzog brought two different types of fishing nets and multiple charts explaining local fish migration to display at WaterFest, held by the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation in the parking lot at the corner of Themis and Water streets.
Rachael Williamson, an employee from the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, arranges animal skins for display during WaterFest, hosted by the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Rachael Williamson, an employee from the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, arranges animal skins for display during WaterFest, hosted by the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Author Randy Barnhouse signs copies of his book: 'Dear Samuel Clemens: Message In a Bottle' for fans at WaterFest, held in the parking lot at the corner of Themis and Water St. in downtown Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Author Randy Barnhouse signs copies of his book: 'Dear Samuel Clemens: Message In a Bottle' for fans at WaterFest, held in the parking lot at the corner of Themis and Water St. in downtown Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Joe Thompson, a collector of out-of-service firetrucks, and his dog, Gadget, brought the newest addition to his collection — a firetruck from West Plains, Missouri — to display at WaterFest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Thompson checks in on Gadget, who spent most of WaterFest inside the firetruck after becoming too cold and shivering outside, periodically throughout the event, held by the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation in the parking lot at the corner of Themis and Water St. in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Joe Thompson, a collector of out-of-service firetrucks, and his dog, Gadget, brought the newest addition to his collection — a firetruck from West Plains, Missouri — to display at WaterFest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Thompson checks in on Gadget, who spent most of WaterFest inside the firetruck after becoming too cold and shivering outside, periodically throughout the event, held by the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation in the parking lot at the corner of Themis and Water St. in downtown Cape Girardeau.
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The Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation held WaterFest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in the parking lot at the corner of Themis and Water St. in downtown Cape Girardeau. Volunteer for the Kellerman Foundation MJ DeGraff said more than 250 people attended the all-day event, which included a variety of exhibits on the importance of water in recreation, art, plant and animal life, and the daily life of human beings. Local fishermen, kayakers, potters, painters and others in water-related fields, including the Department of Agriculture and Clay Club at Southeast Missouri State University, created educational displays for the event. WaterFest kicks-off the arrival of the Smithsonian Institution's traveling Water/Ways exhibit, which will be hosted by the Kellerman Foundation at Heritage Hall, located at 102 N. Main St. in Cape Girardeau, until mid-January.

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