
Nearly an estimated 125 people strolled through the Mississippi River Sculpture Park to listen and ask questions of statues come to life. The event marked the official kickoff of a major fund raising campaign to bring to life the sixth bronze sculpture– Marianne Labuche.
Five life sized sculptures: Black Hawk, Dr. Beaumont and son Israel, Victorian Lady, Julian Coryer - Voyageur, and Emma Big Bear are already installed.
The statues that came to life were:
- Emma Big Bear
- Riverboat Captain
- Marianne Labuche
- Mastodon Hunter
- Victorian Lady
- British Redcoat
- Chief Blackhawk
- An archaeologist
- Father Jacques Marquette
- Dousman Daughters
The event also marked the introduction of Friends of the Mississippi River Sculpture Park. Becoming a Friend is a great way to get your family involved and to do as much or as little as you'd like. Additional information can be found here.
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HD Video by mwnews – Dave Collins
Photo (by Dave Collins): Todd Crotty portraying Chief Blackhawk.