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What is holding back BIM?
Damian O'Neill, director of civil and structural design services provider, Lyons O'Neill, takes a look at how BIM is being applied in UK construction and the barriers it faces
Start any discussion of technology in our sector and there's a three-letter acronym which will always pass your lips. BIM is one of the chief ways the construction industry is embracing digitisation and its growth over the past decade has been rapid.
According to the 2019 NBS National BIM Report, overall trends of BIM awareness and adoption have increased from 10% in 2011 to around 70% on the previous year. The 3D model-based process is seen as an answer to the construction sector's sustainability crisis and a way to attract a younger generation to an ageing industry.
BIM is being used on a vast array of projects, including helping the City of Paris with its redevelopment before the 2024 Olympics. It is, quite literally, shaping tomorrow's world.
Barriers to adoption
However, behind the headlines lies a different story. Despite the awareness and enthusiasm around BIM, there are still a number of limiting factors slowing the uptake of its technology. The unevenness of its adoption has been noted, with SMEs and supply chain partners less likely to use the process and expertise often concentrated around London. This has led some to grow concerned about the emergence of a 'two-tier' system where only some firms reap the benefits of digital modelling whilst the others get left further and further behind.
It's clear that there are points of friction in adopting BIM and these need to be addressed if the industry is to achieve its full digital potential.
One of the biggest barriers to adoption, reported by NBS in its 2019 survey, was a lack of client demand. In the private sector – outside the government's 2016 mandate for public sector projects – there is no prerequisite to use BIM and for smaller projects, new technology may appear unnecessary. Of course, its advantages are in no way size-specific and its clash detecting abilities are as vital for a single house as they are for Olympic-level planning. However, if using the technology isn't high on a client's agenda, it's easy for design teams to let it slide.
The solution to these client issues is multi-faceted. Greater attention must be paid to educating smaller project commissioners about the advantages of BIM and why they should demand it in their frameworks. The government also needs to ensure all its decision-makers are enforcing its public sector mandate, as the majority (57%) of those surveyed in last year's NBS report said that local government was not enforcing the 2016 mandate.
Additionally, we need to be empowering design teams to create client demand themselves. Even if a client doesn't initially include the technology in their project plans, a design team can teach them how its technology cuts costs, errors and programme time, giving them knowledge which they can take on to future projects. Employing all these tactics simultaneously will allow us to change the culture around BIM so that the sector isn't left with black holes of innovation.
Lack of expertise
However, insufficient client demand isn't the only limiting factor. A lack of in-house expertise and training were the second and third biggest barriers to BIM, respectively, listed in the NBS report. These findings are corroborated by last year's survey by Allplan and the Institute of Civil Engineers, which found that although 90% of engineers consider the BIM process relevant to their work, less than 50% have an adequate grasp of how to use it to their best advantage. It's clear there's a sizeable knowledge and skills gap which needs to be addressed.
This gap should start to close as these new digital techniques enter into universities' curriculum but the industry can't afford to wait that long. Ideally, every firm should adjust their hiring so at least one team member is highly skilled in BIM and can lead the modelling processes whilst other staff are gradually trained. Allowing a transition period will ensure staff have enough time to properly understand the technology, in addition to allaying management fears that suddenly adopting it will disrupt the regular flow of business.
A shift in attitude
Managers and company directors also need a shift in attitude. They need to stop seeing BIM, with its associated software and training costs, as an optional extra, but a critical investment in their financial future; as fundamental to business as a website or employee contracts. At Lyons O'Neill, we're proud to have reached the stage where 80% of our projects are implemented to BIM Level 2 maturity. By investing in BIM we have developed a level of expertise that has enabled us to set a precedent for our future works, and has embedded the BIM process firmly into our company approach as a whole.
Change doesn't end with clients and design teams, however. In a roundtable run last year by the Centre for Digital Built Britain and the Chartered Institute of Building, it was noted that BIM software providers can do much more in terms of developing and pricing products for SMEs, rather than shaping their packages around the needs of major firms. Creating bespoke BIM solutions for small businesses would encourage uptake by simplifying integration and reducing costs – both of which act as significant barriers for smaller firms. There's also a call for better industry-wide standards and information templates so that both clients and design teams can understand what they're aiming for, and everyone, no matter the sector, meets minimum targets.
There's a reason BIM is so widely discussed – it has the potential to completely revolutionise the way we build and solve some of construction's biggest problems. However, this potential won't be fully realised if we don't dismantle the barriers to its growth. Removing these, and empowering every firm to benefit from BIM, is our challenge in 2020.
Damian O'Neill
Lyons O'Neill
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«Тёплое течение» ( данрю ) — японский чёрно-белый фильм-драма с элементами мелодрамы, поставленный по роману Кунио Кисиды режиссёром Кодзабуро Ёсимурой в 1939 году. Фильм состоит из двух частей. Названия частей: «Тёплое течение. Часть первая — Кэйко» (, данрю дзэмпэн кэйко но маки; «Тёплое течение. Часть вторая — Гин» (, данрю кохэн гин но маки).

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В клинике Сима не всё в порядке, потому что её глава Ясухидэ Сима слишком болен, чтобы надлежащим образом управлять делами, а его Сын Ясухико предпочитает красивую жизнь. Именно поэтому Ясухидэ привлекает к управлению клиникой блестящего молодого человека Юдзо Хибики, который в прошлом был его подопечным. Хибики приходит на помощь из-за традиционного чувства долга перед человеком, на которого он когда-то работал. Но, для того, чтобы работать соответствующим образом, Хибики должен сначала разобраться с персоналом из-за борьбы фракций внутри больницы. Старые врачи принимают Юдзо Хибики настороженно, с недоверием, ведь он для них выскочка, появившийся неизвестно откуда и вдруг начал реформу. У Хибики появляется в помощниках медсестра Гин, которая по сути влюблена в него. Она становится его сообщником и сообщает ему обо всём. Однако, Юдзо даже не замечает её чувств. Сам он влюблён в дочь своего наставника Кэйко Симу.

Юдзо действительно удаётся спасти клинику от разорения путём реструктуризации, что частично включает в себя и увольнения. Как Ясухико, так и один из врачей Сасадзима, плетут интриги против Юдзо Хибики. Сасадзима, в свою очередь, помолвлен с Кэйко. Не зная об этой помолвке, Юдзо делает предложение Кэйко, на что она ему отвечает отказом, хотя на самом деле и влюблена в него, но прагматичной светской львице нужен более состоятельный супруг. При этом Кэйко предлагает ему взять в жёны её подругу детства… Гин. Юдзо Хибики предлагает Гин стать его женой.

Премьеры
  — национальная премьера фильма (1 и 2 частей) состоялась 1 декабря 1939 года.
  — с 14 августа 1942 года фильм демонстрировался в оккупированном Японией Китае.
  — в 1948 году фильм вышел в повторный прокат в Японии.

В ролях

 Син Сабури — Юдзо Хибики
 Миэко Такаминэ — Кэйко Сима
 Мицуко Мито — Гин Исиватари
 Син Токудаидзи — доктор Сасадзима
 Тацуо Сайто — Ясухико Сима, старший брат Кэйко
 Хидэо Фудзино — Ясухидэ Сима, отец Кэйко и Ясухико
 Фумико Кацураги — Такико Сима, мать Кэйко и Ясухико
 Масами Морикава — жена Ясухико
 Фусако Маки — Хидэко Цуцуми, медсестра, любовница Сасадзимы
 Фумико Окамура — Ёнэ Хибики, мать Юдзо
 Синъити Химори — Итода, менеджер больницы
 Масако Кодзакура — Кадзивара, подруга Кэйко
 Рётаро Мидзусима — Сюнроку Хибики, отец Юдзо
 Такэси Сакамото — Сагара, коммерсант из Осаки

Награды и номинации
 Премия журнала «Кинэма Дзюмпо» (1940)
 Фильм выдвигался на премию «Кинэма Дзюмпо» в номинации за лучший фильм 1939 года, по результатам голосования занял 7-е место.

Другие экранизации этого романа
 Тёплое течение (Япония, 1957, режиссёр Ясудзо Масумура, в ролях: Дзюн Нэгами (Юдзо), Сатико Хидари (Гин), Хитоми Нодзоэ (Кэйко).
 Тёплое течение (Япония, 1966, режиссёр Ёситаро Номура, в ролях: Микидзиро Хира (Юдзо), Тиэко Байсё (Гин), Сима Ивасита (Кэйко).

Примечания

Литература
 Ивасаки, Акира. «Современное японское кино», 1958, (перевод с японского 1962, Переводчики: Владимир Гривнин, Л. Левин), — М.: Искусство, 1962, С.524.
 Ивасаки, Акира . «История японского кино», 1961 (перевод с японского 1966, Переводчики: Владимир Гривнин, Л. Левин и Б. Раскин). — М. : Искусство, 1966, С.320.
 Сато, Тадао. «Кино Японии»: Перевод с английского — М., «Радуга», 1988. — С.224. ISBN 5-05-002303-3

Фильмы Японии 1939 года
Чёрно-белые фильмы Японии
Фильмы-драмы Японии
Фильмы-мелодрамы Японии
Фильмы Кодзабуро Ёсимуры
Фильмы кинокомпании «Сётику»
Экранизации литературных произведений
Экранизации романов Японии

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It's something that I've thought about before - one of the reasons that Shadow is top-tier DPS and good support.
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Recapping Wicket World of Croquet 2019 | June 6, 2019
6 Bold, Unstoppable Women in Benjamin Harrison's Life | May 13, 2018
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Recapping Wicket World of Croquet 2019
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She served as secretary for the Commission of Economic Development as its only female member. Later, she founded, published and edited Cues On the News, a monthly newsletter geared toward female investors across the country.
Frances Benjamin Johnston
She was the official White House photographer during Harrison's presidency. Some of her work included a series of photos commissioned by Booker T. Washington and the Tuskegee Institute.
She photographed everything from architecture to people. During her time in the White House, she documented the lifestyles of first families, visitors and employees.
She later established her own business and moved into the field of photojournalism. The photo above is one she took of Mary Russell Harrison with her daughter Marthena and nephew Benjamin Harrison McKee.
View more of her work here.
Laura "Dolly" Johnson
This photo of Laura "Dolly" Johnson was actually captured by Frances.
Dolly was appointed by Benjamin Harrison as the White House head cook. At the White House, she managed menu planning, shopping, two kitchens and some of the other cooks.
Dolly held this role for three other presidents before she parted from the presidential mansion and briefly opened up her own restaurant, the White House Cafe. She quickly closed it after she was hired to reopen the dining room at the Central Hotel.
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Q&A with our 2018 Curatorial Fellow, Emily Hanawalt
Over the past five months, the Presidential Site's 2018 Curatorial Fellow Emily Hanawalt has been developing our Presidential Humor exhibit. In less than a week, Hanawalt will showcase her work as a part of the New Century Curator Initiative, a partnership between the Presidential Site and IUPUI's Museum Studies program. The exhibit will include political campaign items, paraphernalia, toys, pet-related items and clothing to demonstrate how humor has been used by candidates and political foes alike. See what Hanawalt has to say about her curatorial journey and the creation of her upcoming exhibit.
Q: What inspired you to get into curatorial work?
A: My work researching for exhibitions at the Miami County Museum in Peru, Indiana. While searching through county history to find stories that people today could relate to, I became interested in connecting people to those histories. After doing research and asking some museum professionals, I came to the conclusion that curatorial work was something that I would like to study and do in my future career.
Q: As a part of our New Century Curator program, you have developed an exhibit of your own. Where did the idea of "Presidential Humor" come from?
A: The idea of "Presidential Humor" was given to me by the staff at the Presidential Site. It is a part of a campaign to increase relevance to the public and bring levity to the divisive political climate we know live in. From the beginning, I was asked to focus on funny anecdotes and quotes from the presidents. Once given this set of parameters, I was able to build the exhibit from there with the guidance of Jennifer Capps, vice president of curatorship and exhibition at the Presidential Site.
Q: What has been the most challenging aspect of developing the Presidential Humor exhibit?
A: The most challenging aspect of this exhibit has been ensuring that all of the artists of the works in the exhibit are being credited and that copyright law is being followed. This exhibit is very visual with all of the cartoons, which took a lot of work on the back end. Contacting the artists has been fun, though. Many of them are thrilled that their work will be featured in an exhibition.
Q: What has been the most rewarding aspect?
A: I think that the most rewarding part of this exhibition is yet to come. I think that once everything is all put up on the walls and all the objects are positioned in their cases and my vision for the exhibit is realized, I will feel truly accomplished. The best reward will be seeing visitors; faces and hearing their laughter as they venture through the exhibit.
Q: What are you most looking forward to on grand opening night?
A: Seeing my friends' and family's reactions to the exhibit. I have been pretty quiet about it's development and I hope that they are impressed when they come to opening night. Showcasing my work for a large audience is very exciting as well.
Q: What can visitors expect to see?
A: Visitors can expect to see both 2-D and 3-D humorous objects related to presidents, and to hear and read hilarious anecdotes about their country's leaders. Visitors will see how political cartoons have changed through the ages and learn a bit of history about them. They will also see how cartoons have been used as a tool to be critical about leaders and concepts throughout history.
Q: What do you hope visitors gain from your exhibit?
A: I hope visitors gain perspective from this exhibit and see the humanity in our leaders. I also hope they see how political cartoons in a democratic society can make a huge impact on how citizenry view leaders.
The grand opening of the exhibit will take place Jan. 24, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided and all are welcome to attend. Register here.
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Planning your 2019 social calendar
Whether a new year means a new you, or you're back at it with the same old tricks, the Presidential Site has an event for you. Check out our comprehensive guide to filling in your social calendar for the first half of 2019.
Re-opening of the Presidential Site
After almost a month of repairs, the Presidential Site will once again be open to tours! We will resume regular hours (Monday – Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 – 3:30 p.m.) Tours start in the Welcome Center, located in the red barn behind the home. Have additional questions? Check out the Visit page of our website.
Presidential Humor Exhibit grand opening
The exhibit is part of the New Century Curator Initiative, a partnership between the Presidential Site and IUPUI's Museum Studies program. This partnership allows students in the program to assist in the development of an original exhibit. Emily Hanawalt, our 2018 Curatorial Fellow, is the Master's student developer for this exhibit. She states, "Presidential Humor is about recognizing how humor is used as a tool in democracies to make statements about leaders and how something as serious as politics can cause people to laugh out loud."
Hanawalt will lead the grand opening, discussing the history of political cartoons and caricatures and exploring the humor of presidents.
Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. Tickets are required.
Coffee with the Curator
This event occurs the first Friday of each month. February's theme? A Wonderful Life.
We will have a guest speaker, Ray Boomhower. He is the senior editor with the Indiana Historical Society Press. Boomhower has written biographies of notable Hoosiers such as Ernie Pyle and Juliet Strauss, and recently President Benjamin Harrison. Mr. President: A Life of Benjamin Harrison examines the 23rd president's rise to political prominence after his service as a Union Army general during the Civil War.
As always, this 30-minute event includes complimentary coffee from Tinker Coffee Co. and breakfast treats. Registration is required.
LIVE! Presidents' Day
It's 1891, and President Benjamin Harrison and his staff have traveled back to Indianapolis from D.C. This live reenactment allows visitors to visit with the President in his library, say hello to the butler in the back parlor, and speak with Mrs. Harrison in the dining room. Admission for this event is included in the tour price.
Get a sneak peek at items from our upcoming Glitz and Glamour Exhibit. We'll have complimentary coffee, morning treats and an array of past White House decor. Reserve your spot now.
Glitz and Glamour Exhibit grand opening
The White House is famous for many things, and we haven't let the lavish decor and outlandish gifts escape the limelight. From tasteful wall art, to a horned chair gifted to Benjamin Harrison, we have something for every interior design aficionado — and critic — around. Join us for the grand opening! Reserve your tickets today.
Civil War Dinner
This exclusive Presidential Site staple begins with conversation, hors d'oeuvres and wine. Then, move into the Harrison family home and take a tour of the first floor. Assemble in the Library, where General Harrison invites you to join him for dinner. All food is prepared by Alan's Catered Events, a team who has done extensive research on Civil War era dishes.
This event sells out quickly. Get your tickets soon.
Enjoy complimentary coffee and light refreshments as we examine artifacts related to presidential kiddos. We'll have you caffeinated and out the door just in time for work! Claim your spot.
Presidential Egg Roll
We are hoppy to bring back this White House classic to Indianapolis. This free event includes egg roll races, kids' crafts, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Each child will take home a souvenir, so make sure you let us know you're coming. Claim your spot.
Murder and the Macabre
Candlelight Theatre is back with this three-act trilogy! You'll travel from room to room, witnessing stories of murder, mystery and intrigue. Read more about each performance on our events page. Performances begin April 13th and last through the beginning of May. Get your tickets before they're sold out!
We're looking at seascapes on this First Friday event. This event is free for members and guests, and $6 for general admission.
Pop-Up Garden Party
This free event celebrates the blooming of our peonies. Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about the peonies and the various plants that make up the garden — including 26 varieties of peonies! We will have maps available for a self-guided tour, and we encourage visitors to bring food and blankets to enjoy a picnic on the lawn! Read more here.
This month we're taking a look at presidential china, including pieces designed by Caroline Scott Harrison. Tickets are not available yet. Keep a look-out!
Wicket World of Croquet
Our annual fundraising event is back, and it's going to be a wicketly good time. Register as a team of two for our leisure or competitive tournament. All teams of two receive entrance into the tournament (4 matches guaranteed), use of fine equipment, snacks, lunch and drinks. Porch Party tickets are also available for those of you who want to enjoy the festivities without playing the game. Lunch, drinks and snacks are included in your ticket price. Show up in your best white attire for a chance to win Best Dressed. We'll also have prizes for tournament winners! This is one of our biggest events of the year, so tickets go quickly. Get yours before it's too late!
Not sure which event is right for you? We've got you covered:
7 Gifts for Every Person in Your Life
Get this bundle Harrison tote bag, stuffed goat, and Old Whiskers Escapes! for just $40.
Christmas is less than two weeks away and let's be honest — you haven't completed your shopping yet. (Don't worry. We haven't either).
Maybe you live near the Presidential Site. Maybe you're stopping by for "Twas the Night Before…" or a tour. Maybe you're in rush to find something that doesn't look like you picked it up from the gas station on your way to the Christmas party. Lucky for you, we have an awesome gift shop.
We have compiled a one-stop shopping list for every type of person in your life — from the traveler to the hobbyist.
The History Buff
An assortment of Knowledge Cards sold in the Presidential Site gift shop, $10.50.
There is one thing history enthusiasts love more than sharing and showing off their knowledge — and that's gaining more of it. Look no further than our collection of Knowledge Cards. From topics like American Presidents to Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?, these portable sets will foster your archaeophile's affection for learning. Plus, they could fair well as an impromptu game at the holiday get-together.
But let's be honest, anything from the movies to books to collectibles in this presidential gift shop will make them happy.
Several books, including Charles W. Calhoun's "Benjamin Harrison," are sold in the gift shop. Indy Reads Books also donated copies of the "New Federalist Papers," $6.99.
Sure, the book store down the street is great. But when you shop at the Presidential Site gift shop, you have a chance to give back to your community. The History Book Nook is filled with contributions from Indy Reads Books, a local bookstore that is part of the literacy nonprofit Indy Reads.
In addition, we have books like the New Federalist Papers and biographies like Charles W. Calhoun's Benjamin Harrison.
For the young readers in your life, snag a copy of Old Whiskers Escapes! This children's book tells the true story of the time President Benjamin Harrison's pet goat escaped from the White House lawn. (You can also buy this book in a bundle with two other items at a discounted price. See the end of this post.)
The One Who is Always on the Go
Tote bag with a sketch of President Benjamin Harrison reading, "Hoosier President," $12.
Whether this person frequently travels the world or to and from multiple jobs, our Harrison tote bag is the perfect fit. This neutral, canvas bag will show off some presidential knowledge and Hoosier roots while your wayfarer bumps from place to place.
The Christmas Aficionado
The 2018 White House Christmas ornament sold in the gift shop, $26.
This person probably gives out personalized ornaments to the kids, grand kids, and great-grand kids every year. And now their personal tree is exclusively filled with decorations labeled 1953 – 2017. Help them get ready for next year by gifting the 2018 White House Christmas ornament. (There's probably even room to personalize it, too.)
Glass eggs painted with images of Washington D.C, $20.
Egg decoration is an art found in ancient Chinese culture. Over time, many European kings adorned their courts with these painted baubles.
You can buy these eggs already decorated with drawings of Washington D.C. or flowers by Caroline Scott Harrison. Or if you're feeling crafty, we have a an egg decoration book that includes 70 illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.
The Homemaker
Several pieces of China for sale in the gift shop. You can purchase a Tea for One set for just $29.95.
They keep their homes tidy, and when you offer to help them clean up, they adamantly decline — not because they're being polite, but because they have a very particular way of doing things. This person probably hosts many of your family or friend gatherings. Gift them one of our many China sets or the White House Cook Book — that way they can feel truly regal when they prepare for the next party.
The One Who is Hard to Pick For
Blue-green shirt with drawing of Benjamin Harrison, $26.
There is always that one person. They either never provide a Christmas list, or they're extremely picky. Or maybe they are just so easy to please you don't know how to personalize it. Grab an illustrated Benjamin Harrison t-shirt. Because who would say no to a shirt?
The gift shop is located in our Welcome Center. Visit the Presidential Site or contact Director of Operations, Margaret Sallee, at (317) 631-1888 or msallee@bhpsite.org to purchase the perfect gift.
We are open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., and Sunday 12 – 3:30 p.m. Please visit our website for special closings.
Share your favorite finds with us on social media using the hashtag #PresHarrisonGifts.
From First Grade Teacher to President of the Volunteer Board
Martha Buehner taught first graders for 43 years. In her last 15 years as an educator, she would bring her students on a field trip to the Presidential Site. Martha quickly became well-acquainted with staff of the site, including VP of Education Roger Hardig. And after a few years of tours, Roger suggested she already knew the tour and the house better than most of staff and volunteers.
"I would have to say, the real reason I came is because of Roger," she said. "I think that personal invitation of asking someone resonates a lot with people."
Soon after, Martha began volunteering one or two Saturdays a month. She said she would become a full-time docent after she retired.
For five years now, Martha volunteers every week and is a key member of the Presidential Site's education staff.
"I knew instantly that she was held in the highest regard among the staff, especially with Roger," Lukas Ramey, Volunteer and Guest Experience Manager, said. "I understood very quickly that in order to be successful in my job, I would have to have Martha on my side. She is a leader in everything she does, and that includes working amongst the volunteers."
Two years ago, she was the Vice President of the Volunteer Association. She primarily focused on assisting with fundraising activities. Now, as President of the Volunteer Association, she focuses on listening to what the volunteers need.
"Volunteers wanted the renovation of the volunteer lounge," she said. "We were sitting on wicker chairs with the thin pads. I feel like I sort of initiated or pushed for those changes, and [the CEO] was very gracious about recarpeting the lounge. And we got new furniture."
Those around Martha will say her "get it done" attitude and ability to listen to the needs of others has made her a valuable asset to the volunteer team.
"I know that I will get an honest opinion from Martha, whether it is good or bad," Lukas said. "And that is one of the reasons why I wanted her on the volunteer board. Her no-nonsense approach cuts through the fluff and helps us get to the real challenges so that we can actually work to improve as an organization."
Roger recalled a story from when Martha was still teaching. She brought her class in for the Wooden Soldiers Program, one the Presidential Site holds around the holidays. Roger read a story while the students put together a take-a-part Christmas tree. He decided to try his hand at crafting, too, and at the end of the program, Martha told him, "Roger, your tree is pathetic and looks awful." He said she came back after his last program of the season and rebuilt his tree — and it is still being used today.
"If Martha tells me I have done something well in regard to programming or teaching, I take it as a high compliment," Roger said. "She tells you how 'it is' and doesn't hold back telling you if something could have been done better or was not well received, or not up to quality. Martha is the kind of person who makes everything she is a part of better — the quality ratchets up a notch, when she is involved."
Roger also said she truly understands the school field trip visitors.
"She is sympathetic to the classroom teacher and what they want a field trip to be," he said. "She is also a great advocate for the museum, and she loves the story and the artifacts. But, most of all, she understands what will be most interesting for a child who is visiting and she gives an outstanding student tour."
One thing Martha said she likes to tell the school-aged children is that Benjamin Harrison initiated the Pledge of Allegiance in classrooms.
"Did you recite the Pledge of Allegiance before you came today," she'll ask. "Tomorrow when reciting the Pledge, think of Benjamin Harrison."
What are other tips Martha would give to docents leading school groups?
"Make every tour personal. With the kids, when talking about Mr. Whiskers, [the Harrison's pet goat], you change your voice level," she said. "In the kitchen, tell them to put their toes on the edge of the rug. Before going to a new room, ask one student what their name is. Let them be leader, and then choose a different student to lead to each room. I focus on not raising my voice and letting them know when they do something positive, like raising their hand."
Martha and her husband, Dave Buehner, helping out at a Presidential Site event.
Aside from tours, Martha remains involved in school programming like the Future Presidents of America program. She and her husband help out at events, like Croquet Roquet and the Easter Egg Roll. Beyond the Presidential Site, Martha continues to tutor students at her local school and assists with a family member's school reenactment of the Revolutionary War.
"I think I am without a doubt a better teacher because of Martha," Roger said. "She has been a wonderful mentor and sounding board for me over the years. I rely on her and value her opinion — more than she can ever know."
Teachers and Students Share Stories About the Presidential Site
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site offers a wide variety of education initiatives, from in-classroom visits to on-site tours to programs like Future Presidents of America. Read a few first-hand accounts from teachers and students.
Patrick Roe
West Lafayette Intermediate School
I first experienced the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site when I was student teaching. The fifth grade class I worked with took a field trip there, and I was thrilled to see how excited the students were leading up to the trip. The engagement at the Harrison [site] is second to none. The children love to pour over the historical documents and relive history at this special place. Children who think history is boring find a new perspective and appreciation upon witnessing the personal artifacts and charming lifestyle of the Harrison [site].
This first trip to the [Presidential Site] was firmly impressed on my mind as a young educator, and once I found a permanent teaching position, I was surprised that none of the teachers on my team had ever been there or heard about it before. I decided to make it a new tradition, and we take the entire grade level there every year. I highly recommend the Settler and Surveyors program. It is one of the students' highlights from their entire school year! My sincere thanks to the wonderful team at the Harrison [site] that provides this special opportunity to us each year!
Maggie S.
FPA 2017
Looking back, it is almost inconceivable to think that my summer could have passed without being a part of FPA, because it has been, in all seriousness, life changing. Within my first hour of the class, I was enamored. Enamored by the passion for policy circulating the atmosphere. Enamored by the dedication the faculty of the Presidential Site had for preserving, protecting, and passing on history. Enamored by the surfeit of speakers expanding my understanding of my own community and country. But most impactfully, enamored by the other young and brilliant minds who, just like me, possessed a vigor for scholarship.
Mary Robison
I wish I could adequately explain how incredible the experience is each year with Roger Hardig, the [VP of Education] from the Benjamin Harrison [Presidential Site]. He comes in each spring for a little over an hour and masterfully engages our kids in a conversation spanning the 30 years from the French and Indian War (1753) through the Revolution (1783). He is funny, honest, passionate, and knowledgeable. Our students are always exhilarated! Their hands fly up?hands of high achieving students, hands of struggling students, hands of ALL students?and they answer his questions. They are giddy as they practice writing with real liquid ink and a feather quill, they cheer when they realize they get to take home a feather and its wooden block, and they are reverent as Roger calls them up by colony groups, lets them bend over a replica of the Declaration of Independence, dip their quills in the inkwell, and sign. We look forward to time with Roger every year!
Rachel M.
FPA taught me so many things that I utilize every day. One of the most influential and educational parts was the speakers that came to talk to us. The speakers were so diverse in where they came from and where they are now; however, in the end I realized that their experiences stitched together to present a single narrative: the story of a young person fighting through failures and difficulties to emerge a successful 'Phoenix'. The quilt of successful people's stories presents a warmth I feel every day as I stride through the cold world of a teenager. As I freak out about PSAT scores or scholarships or my class rank, I feel the sturdy stitches of the quilt and remember just to breathe and try my best because in the end everything that should happen will.
This is the second installment in our National Education Month 2018 series. Read more about our education programming by visiting the education section on our website.
If you have questions about this post, or ideas for future posts, let us know by emailing blog@bhpsite.org.
Q&A with our VP of Education Roger Hardig
He has been involved with the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site for about 25 years. He started as a weekend docent when he attended the IUPUI School of Education. After a year working as an education assistant to the director and short period of time as a co-director, Roger Hardig became the VP of Education — what was then called Director of Education —in 2000. In the past 15 years, he has orchestrated education programming for both children and adults. See what he has to say about working with the Presidential Site and leading programs like Future Presidents of America and the In Pursuit of State Pride field trip.
Q: How did you get involved with the role at the Presidential Site?
A: Because of my upbringing, I was always in museums. My parents always travelled for work, but no matter where we were, we always made time for museums… I've always had this natural interest in history. I remember as a young kid, I was given book about presidents — after visiting the [Dwight D.] Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum in Kansas, I believe. I became obsessed with the history of presidents.
[Museums] accrue all these artifacts and have always been reminders to me that we are not alone. There were people before us who were going through the same things we are now.
Q: A great deal has likely changed in the 25 years you've been with the Presidential Site. What are some of the most recent initiatives you have carried out?
A: The biggest one of my time has been the In Pursuit of State Pride field trip, which was a set up to the bicentennial. It's a three-way field trip between us, the Indiana State Tour Office and Indiana State Library. It's for all fourth graders in Marion County, and I solely administer it. That, to me, has been one of the most important things, because it has removed the barriers from education. It's no cost to the school systems. The tour doesn't cost. We take care of transportation. For a lot of school systems with little money, we've been able to serve them. Because of financial issues, we lost a lot of schools in the past. So, to be able to do this has made me very happy.
Q: Outside of field trips and classroom visits, the Presidential Site also offers youth leadership programs. Can you share a memorable anecdote from one of those programs?
A: There's been so many. Every [Future Presidents of America] class has been special and unique; each group takes on their own character. One of the coolest things to me was the wreath laying on Benjamin Harrison's grave at Crown Hill Cemetery. After that part, we go and sit on the highest point of the grounds and look out at the city, and the kids write an obituary for Harrison. Just some of the creative writing that has come out of that is amazing. I also get to meet kids from all walks of life. It's funny because one of the students asked me do a letter of recommendation for him, to talk about everything he had learned and things like that. But the students have taught me more than I could ever teach them. With the field trips, you have a finite amount of time with them. You have to relay your entire message with a time limit. But with Future Presidents, you get to really dig in, have debates and discussions. So, there's learning on both ends, and that's really, really cool.
Q: What has been the most rewarding part during your time as VP of Education?
A: Probably getting to know and be a part of the growth of so many dynamic people. One of my past interns graduated from NYU and now works in Washington, D.C. Another is a pediatric doctor on the east coast. Another has Pentagon clearance. Just getting to be a part of that and teaching the Future Presidents kids has been so rewarding.
One thing that has always challenged me is trying to take subjective information and make it objective information that a 9 year old can understand. I do agree with that old statement that if you can't explain what you're thinking, you probably don't understand it yourself… [It's about] getting people to see there is a place for them. We do matter. We're not alone. We can look back to figure out what we're supposed to do going forward.
One of the unique things about us, is that we do programming by appointment. I encourage teachers, if they have time and are looking at our website and there's a program they are interested in, don't be daunted by anything. That's the beauty of trying to be flexible. We'll work on anything. Seeing the house, the artifacts speak for themselves and you can't replace that. But if that's not possible — I understand all the reasons why — I will pack my stuff and come to them.
This is the first installment in our National Education Month 2018 series. Read more about our education programming by visiting the education section on our website.
The Grave Robbing of Benjamin Harrison's Father
John Scott Harrison, father of 23rd President Benjamin Harrison, passed away on May 25, 1878. Four days later, he was buried at this resting place near Augustus Devin, Benjamin's 23-year-old nephew who had died about a week earlier. But during the burial, attendees noticed something a little off about Augustus's grave. It had been robbed.
This sparked concern among Benjamin and his brothers, John and Carter. To ensure their father's grave remained untouched, they reinforced the brick-vaulted grave by placing three large stone slabs over the casket, followed by the pouring of cement on top of that. The Harrison brothers hired a watchman to guard the grave for the first month after the burial.
Benjamin returned to Indianapolis late in the day after the funeral; he hoped to finish his address that was to be given at the Republican State Convention on June 5. The rest of the family departed as well, except for John and his cousin, George Eaton. The two acquired a search warrant and, with the assistance of local Cincinnati officers, went looking for Augustus's body. First stop: the Medical College of Ohio.
Throughout the 1800s, it was common for medical schools to steal recently buried bodies and use them to practice surgical procedures.
The search party scoured the school, led by janitor A.Q. Marshall. Room after room, George and John came out with no new discoveries. Near the end of the search, the janitor led the party upstairs to a room with a windlass and rope that exited through a hole in the floor.
Upon further inspection, it seemed this device was used to lift cadavers to other floors of the building.
One of the men in the search party, Constable Lacey, noticed the rope to the device was pulled tight — as if there were something at the other end. He ordered a detective to haul the device to the service. Slowly and strenuously, he pulled the rope, eventually pulling a bare body to the surface. George and John initially rejected the finding, as the body was clearly that of a relatively old man, not one in his early 20s. The detective insisted, nonetheless, to lift the cloth from the face of the body.
It was not Augustus Devin, that was clear. But the look on John's face told of another, more shocking discovery.
"My God, that's my father."
A windlass is a device used today to hoist ship anchors. In the past, it was used to lower and raise buckets from wells. This illustration from The Harrison Horror by Harry J. Sievers shows a diagram of the device John Scott Harrison was found hanging from.
Upon receiving a telegram of the finding less than 24 hours after arriving home, Benjamin Harrison acted immediately. He contacted the Pinkerton Detective Agency to conduct a private investigation. Benjamin boarded a train to Cincinnati and, once more news reached Indianapolis, Russell Harrison released them to the press. The Cincinnati Daily Star and a Plymouth, Indiana newspaper, the Marshall County Republican, reported on the incident. News even stretched to Wisconsin, where an article was published in the Janesville Daily Gazette.
From left to right: Clippings from the Cincinnati Daily Star, Marshall County Republican and Janesville Daily Gazette.
Benjamin reached Cincinnati and called for the arrest of A.Q. Marshall. The janitor was later taken in on charges of receiving and concealing the body of John Scott Harrison, but shortly after the arrest, the medical college posted the $5,000 bond. This angered Cincinnati citizens, who suggested mob-like action to take on the medical college. Benjamin vetoed this idea, and as a response to the release of A.Q. Marshall, issued a response on June 1. Part of the open letter reads:
"We have been offered through the press the sympathy of the distinguished men who constitute the faculty of the Ohio Medical College. I have no satisfactory evidence that any of them knew whose body they had, but I have the most convincing evidence that they are covering the guilty scoundrel… The bodies brought there are purchased and paid for by an office of the College. The body-snatcher stands before him and takes from his hand the fee for his hellish work. He is not an occasional visitant…"
An illustration, from Siever's book, of Benjamin Harrison writing the open letter to the citizens of Cincinnati.
Benjamin Harrison made it clear he would exhaust any resources to find Augustus Devin's body, which was uncovered at the University of Michigan. John Scott Harrison was was later re-interred in a family friend's vault at Spring Grove Cemetery just outside of Cincinnati.
Information gathered from The Harrison Horror, a chapter in the second volume of the biography of Benjamin Harrison, by Harry J. Sievers. Information also gathered from The Library of Congress newspaper archives and "The Body-Snatching Horror of John Scott Harrison," an article published by MentalFloss.
The (White) House of Horrors: And Other Presidential Ghost Stories
This season, the Presidential Site hosts spirits of six presidents grappling with the same curse, a ghost who conspired to assassinate the 16th president, and the apparition of a first lady with some questions about her husband's death.
Think you can add these political ghost stories to your plate, too?
Among all of the White House haunts, Abraham Lincoln seems to be the most commonly seen apparition. He is said to appear in the Lincoln Bedroom and Yellow Oval Room. President Ronald Reagan said his dog would go into any room except the Lincoln Bedroom. Prominent figures from Prime Minister Winston Churchill to Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands claim to have seen Lincoln. Recordings tend to coincide with times of great upheaval, particularly during Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration. Like Lincoln, Roosevelt was a president who headed the country during a time of war.
Annie Surratt
Mary Surratt, portrayed in The (White) House of Horrors by Candlelight Theatre Creative Director Donna Wing, was convicted of playing a role in Lincoln's assassination. She was later hanged inside Fort McNair on July 7, 1865. Residents and visitors of the White House have sworn to have heard the ghost of Annie Surratt, Mary's daughter, banging on the front door, begging for the release of her mother.
William Henry Harrison, President Benjamin Harrison's grandfather, was the first president to die in the White House. He developed pneumonia and passed away within a month. A few years after his death, White House residents began reporting noises in the third-floor attic and later claimed to have seen his ghost. Some attribute his death to Curse of Tippecanoe, placed on Harrison after the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Stories relay this curse has caused deaths of presidents elected in years divisible by 20, starting with Harrison and most recently "ending" with John F. Kennedy.
First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln claimed she would hear Andrew Jackson stomping and swearing in halls of the White House. Harry Truman also wrote of Jackson's ghost in the presidential home. In June 1945, he recorded, "I sit here in this old house and work on foreign affairs, read reports, and work on speeches — all the while listening to the ghosts walk up and down the hallway and even right in here in the study. The floors pop and the drapes move back and forth — I can just imagine old Andy [Jackson] and Teddy [Roosevelt] having an argument over Franklin [Roosevelt]." To this day, many believe the Rose Room, Jackson's old bedroom, is one of the most haunted rooms in the White House.
For this last ghost tale, we're going to take a few steps out of the White House. New York is home to the ghosts of several early politicians. Perhaps the most famous is Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson's vice president and the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in 1804. People say Burr roams the streets of the West Village, his old neighborhood, and frequents One if By Land, Two if By Sea. The restaurant is located in a building that was once Burr's carriage house.
Learn about other ghost stories — such as those of Mary Surratt, Judge Joseph Holt and Mary Todd Lincoln — by checking out The (White) House of Horrors from now until October 28. Visit our Eventbrite page for times and ticket info.
This is part of our (White) House of Horrors blog series. Check back in next week for our post.
The (White) House of Horrors: Who is Candlelight Theatre?
Candlelight Theatre, formerly known at Victorian Theatre by Candlelight, produces four plays in partnership with the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site every year. This season begins on October 12, the opening night of The (White) House of Horrors.
The (White) House of Horrors, initially titled Ghost Tales of D.C., is the theatre's original fall production. The company has since added different types of ghost story plays, like Hoosier Haunts and Spirits of Blue and Gray. Now, there are six total and each play is presented every six years.
The last time Candlelight Theatre performed a version of The (White) House of Horrors was in 2012.
Donna Wing, creative director of Candlelight Theatre, recalls one of her most memorable experiences of the show.
"A group of middle schoolers had attended the play to celebrate a birthday party," she said. "They were quite engaged and tremendously haunted. At the end of the play one of the parents approached me and said, 'Thank you for giving the children a delightful time while teaching them U.S. history without their knowing it!' I have received this type of feedback many times."
The autumn productions are works of resident playwright James Trofatter. He has directed, written and acted in the Ghost Tales series since 2006.
"Candlelight Theatre is unlike any other theatre in the country," Wing said. "Guests are immersed in the theatre experience; they are in the action. [The (White) House of Horrors] is entertaining, creepy, engaging, and historical. And the venue is unlike any other."
This year, The (White) House of Horrors will show weekends from October 12 – 28. Shows begin every half hour from 6 – 8:30 p.m. besides October 28. On that day, shows start at 2 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. For a full list of dates and times, visit our Eventbrite page.
This is the first installment in our (White) House of Horrors blog series. Check back in next week for our post highlighting YOUR scary stories. Send us your spooky tales by emailing events@bhpsite.org.
6 Reasons You Should Check Out Croquet Roquet
Our annual Croquet Roquet is a week away, but it's not too late to register! Need a little more convincing? We have six reasons why you should check out Croquet Roquet on Oct. 4.
1. We have a two-round croquet tournament
As the name of the event implies, there will in fact be croquet. The tournament is for spectators and players alike. Don't know how to play? Don't sweat it. Partake in lessons at the beginning of the event, or stick close to our pros who can help you out during the tournament.
2. We have complimentary Sun King beer, Garden Party Hard Soda and HotBox pizza
Do we really need to say any more?
3. It's an excuse to dress up
So, there's no rule that you have to dress up. But why not? Don your best white shoes and a Polo or dress, and you'll have the chance to win a prize for best dressed!
4. It's a different kind of date idea
Among all of the fall date ideas, this might be the most unique. Croquet stands out from the apple orchards and pumpkin carving rendezvous. Show off your compatibility by participating as a team in the two-round tournament. If leisure is more your speed, take your date on a stroll down the Presidential Site's south lawn, beer in hand—errr, we mean, hand in hand.
5. It's super affordable
It also might be one of the cheaper fall date ideas. For just $10, a team of two people can play two rounds of croquet and receive complimentary drinks and food. If you are more interested in watching, $5 will get one person in and includes food and drinks as well.
6. You can win prizes and snag some pretty great deals
The team with most points in the tournament will win registration to Wicket World of Croquet 2019. If you simply secure your team's spot WWoC, we will apply your Croquet Roquet entrance fee to that ticket!
Get your tickets now, and don't miss out on this year's Croquet Roquet event. We hope to see you on Thursday, Oct.4!
Q&A with Indy Do Day Co-Chair Jenny Dexter
From September 27 to 29, Indianapolis residents will have the opportunity to participate in the annual Indy Do Day.
This year, about 30,000 Indianapolis residents can get to know their neighbors and volunteer throughout the city — and it's not too late to sign up for the fun.
Jenny Dexter, Indy Do Day co-chair and director of business development at Matchbook Creative, volunteered with the Presidential Site last year. She and her team will continue that tradition this year as we take on the Great Talbott Street Clean-Up.
We spoke with Jenny last week to ask about her experience with the project.
Q: What inspired you to take on the Indy Do Day co-chair position?
A: The opportunity to work closely with so many organizations, businesses and schools to call Indianapolis the most civically engaged community in the nation.
Q: Last year you volunteered with the Presidential Site. Can you describe what that experience was like?
A: I really appreciated that your team put together opportunities to work 1-2 hours and 3-4 hours depending upon each volunteer's time constraints. That was helpful to me as I moved around to visit many of the Indy Do Day projects that day. The Presidential Site's project was well organized and fun. It was set up so that my team and I could work well together. Your staff was welcoming and helpful. The post-event communication was great. My team had such a great experience that we're back again this year.
Q: What do you hope to see this year?
A: The Presidential Site is surrounded by small businesses, apartments, single-family homes and non-profit organizations. I'd love to see representatives from each one of those segments participating in your project.
Q: How would you describe Indy Do Day in three words?
A: Macro civic engagement
Q: Why would you encourage people to participate in Indy Do Day?
A: There is a direct correlation between philanthropy and being happy. Giving back immediately positively affects our community, our relationships with others and ourselves. The impact of accomplishing these things with over 30,000 other volunteers during the course of Indy Do Day's three days of service cannot be denied. I would encourage everyone to go out and be happy with 30,000 of your closest friends!
Register now to help with the Great Talbott Street Clean-Up. We hope to make the street a safe, and welcoming space for the neighbors and more than 19,000 kids who will visit the Presidential Site this year.
Be sure to share your Indy Do Day experiences on social media using the hashtags #indydoday, #idd2018, and #letsdothis.
"Those who would use the law as a defense must not deny that use of it to others." Benjamin Harrison


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Chicago area HS janitor's book turned into Hallmark Christmas movie
Posted 3:52 PM, October 15, 2019, by WGN Web Desk, Updated at 03:53PM, October 15, 2019
FLOSSMOOR, Ill. — By day, Rikk Dunlap is a maintenance worker at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. When he's not working at the school, however, he's writing novels, including one that's been turned into a Christmas movie for Hallmark titled "Christmas Under the Stars."
The movie is based on Dunlap's book called "The Christmas Tree Lot," which was inspired by an actual Christmas tree lot in Richton Park, Illinois.
"I just found it to be kind of enchanting," Dunlap said of the Richton Park lot. "The trailer is what jumped out at me first because it just screams of like an old style Christmas tree lot."
The Christmas tree lot in Richton Park, Illinois.
Dunlap's book hasn't been published yet, but he said his agent was able to get the story in front of Hallmark and they bought it.
"Christmas Under the Stars" premieres at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 as part of the Hallmark Channel's 10th Anniversary Countdown to Christmas series.
Check out Dunlap's full interview with WGN Morning News in the player above.
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Discover the beauty of nature! | Entdecken Sie die Schönheit der Natur!
Prespa National Park
Shebenik-Jabllanicë National Park
Bredhi i Drenoves National Park
Protected Area of Pogradec – Lake Ohrid
Hiking on the tortoise trail
Kallamas Trail: Hidden History and Culture in the Prespa Nature
A Hidden Secret on the Island of Maligrad in the Great Prespa Lake
On Historic Foot Paths from Gollomboc to Diellas
From Librazhd to the Peak Faqet e Lemueme
On traditional trails to the Ice Cave of Akullit
The "Billy-Goat" Stone Tour
Alarup – Dry Mountain Hiking Trail: One View – Three Lakes
Nature and Culture in the Mokra Mountains
Vasil Male
Cveta Trajce
Julian Kodra
Olsi Duma
Ornela Poçi
Elton Brazhda
Iljon Thanas
Gani Bego
Ernold Shaho
The biggest national park in the Balkans with high biodiversity, beautiful landscapes, cultural treasures in a transboundary area.
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On Historic Foot Paths from Gollomboç to Diellas
Cveta Trajçe
Prespa National Park covers a surface of 27750 ha and is the biggest National Park in the Balkans. It is located in southeast of Albania and on the border with Macedonia and Greece.
In the territory of the Park there are 12 villages. The Prespa National Park is part of the Korçë district. The entrance point to the Park is in Zvezda which is 25 km away from the border with Macedonia.
Prespa National Park is one of the first National Parks created in Albania after the change of the political regime in 1992.
What makes the park special is and unique are a high biodiversity, beautiful landscapes, traditional and cultural treasures of the region and being a transboundary area.
The most impressive animal to be seen is the Dalmatian pelican, because it is an endangered species. In Prespa National Park you can find the largest colony of the Dalmatian Pelican in the world.
Dalmatian Pelican
And of course, apart from 1130 different plant species there are animals like brown bear, wolves, foxes and wildcats.
Prespa is beautiful at every season. With the three types of landscapes, lake, mountains and meadows, Prespa is the perfect place to visit.
It is the spring season when nature wakes up and starts painting the park landscape in various colors. Then wildlife ends its hibernation, too. The meadows look like a rainbow with the colors of the different flowers. The Lake gets more crowded by the middle of March with the arrival of the Pelican and other migratory birds.
The summer is warm and pleasant. Discover quiet places where you can swim and enjoy the sun near the lake shore, on the beautiful bays. Take a boat trip around the lake and do some sightseeing, visit the cultural monuments along the shore.
Boat Trip on Prespa Lake
Summer is perfect for a hike up in the mountains with one of our guides to explore the nature, the diverse fauna, the variety of plants and trees. While hiking you might find signs of the wildlife in the Park, footprints and scats of the brown bear, wolf, wild boar, fox, or roe deer.
In autumn nature in Prespa is taken over by the golden rush, with all the leaves turning yellow and gold. This gives to the landscape a warm hue, and makes is easy to distinguish the wood types in the forest during a hike.
The migratory birds start leaving the lake and the nature changes its colors, but the fresh air and the picturesque landscape remains beautiful in every season.
The winter is cold and white, but sensationally beautiful. Snow lies over the whole territory of the Park. The white landscape is in contrast with the deep blue lake colors reflecting like a mirror under the winter sun. Even in winter there are plenty of things to see, such as winter birds gathered in groups by the lake shore. In the caves the ice forms become stalactites.
Hiking in Prespa is fun and relaxing since there are several excellent guides.
You also can experience the lake when traveling by car, motor bike or bicycle and visit the historical monuments, churches, the monastery of St. Marena near the village of Tuminec and the Island of Maligrad.
Island of Maligrad
Never leave Prespa without tasting the traditional cooking, the fish specialties, the homemade pie, and other traditional dishes.
There are also other attractions that can be visited, like the Treni cave (Small Prespa), Trajan Castle, the prehistoric living area near the lake and different churches in the mountains.
There are various festivities in Prespa National Park that are interesting to see and join to become closer and be part of the tradition of the region.
The Wine Festival is organized in winter by the National Park. Wines produced by the local population are presented and tasted, and the title best wine of the region is awarded.
Taste the local and traditional food prepared by the skilled housewives of the region! You can also enjoy the beautiful atmosphere with good traditional music.
A day that shouldn't be missed since it's a perfect day to go and enjoy the nature together with the Park administration.
What is interesting to visit are also the traditional and religious festivities.
The biggest event in the region. People from all nine villages and from further afield come and celebrate at the only monastery of the region.
Everyone is traveling by boat to the monastery, enjoying the beautiful sightseeing and a pleasant boat trip, listening to good music, being part of the open-air festivity and tasting previously prepared lunch under the branches of the century-old tree.
Text and photos: Prespa National Park & Cveta Trajçe
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