Fourth McCeney March September 28

Saturday September 28 a brisk walk around Historic Laurel will help a graduating high school senior with college. Starting at 11:00 a.m. The Laurel Historical Society (LHS) will hold its fourth annual “McCeney March” through Historic Laurel. Held in honor of former LHS Board Chair and President Jim McCeney, the event raises funds for a scholarship for students interested in history and to benefit the Laurel Historical Society. Jim McCeney walked every day for many years and the three-mile walk will include some of his favorite routes in Historic Laurel. Walkers will also be able to walk a shorter, one-mile route. Families are encouraged to participate.

“Jim always enjoyed his morning walks. He would be very happy with this McCeney March and what it has accomplished so far. stated his wife, Bobbi.

The walk will start at the Laurel Historical Society 817 Main Street in Laurel. Pre-Registration is $10 for children under 18, $25 for adults a $60 for a family registration – 4 persons of any age. Day-of registrations is $30 for individuals, $65 for a family registration. Shirts will be available to pre-registrants, but not guaranteed for day-of registrants. Registrants are also invited to the LHS’ Friends and Family Picnic, which follows immediately after. Materials pickup and day-of registration begins at 10:30 am and the walk begins at 11:00. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for the event. Deadline for sponsors to be on T-shirts and in booklets is September 6, 2019. Details and sign-up forms for the walk and for sponsorships can be found at https://www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org/ ##