Greetings!
As the Lost Trotting Parks Blog has evolved it has become an ever growing research endeavor. For me work needs to fulfill a passion and at the same time contribute to a greater good. This work fulfills those requirements -- truly this work is the pursuit of a worthy ideal.
To fund this work, I am creating a nonprofit organization called, The Lost Trotting Parks Heritage Center.
This Center will focus on preserving the history of Maine's Lost Trotting Parks, agricultural fairs, and the people, places, and horses making up the harness racing industry. To accomplish this trotting park researchers will work closely with local historical societies, museums, state agencies, local governments, agricultural fair organizers, horse breeders, and representatives from the harness racing industry.
To do this right, it will take effective coordination, collaboration, and communication. Plus time!
The nonprofit is in process. In the meantime, I have created t-shirts with vintage images that I an offering for sale. Revenues from t-shirt sales will pay for the cost of t-shirts and then research expenses. The t-shirts are made in Los Angeles by American Apparel and the images are printed on the t-shirt right here in Maine. -- Made in America -- Made in Maine!
As part of the blog you will note the addition of two PayPal buttons -- one for the purchase of t-shirts and the other for donations. Any revenues from these sources will be used to reimburse expenses and if necessary, to purchase Maine trotting horse memorabilia. All items purchased will be donated to the Lost Trotting Parks Heritage Center.
Your financial assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your interest and visiting the LTP Blog.
My best to each of you,
Stephen D. Thompson
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