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The mission of the Bay County Historical Society is to preserve the history of Bay County and to develop facilities and programs dedicated to the enhancement, enrichment and enjoyment of our community.
 
 
 

 
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Ervin Witucki “Father of the Potato Festival”

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“Like Santa giving gifts on Christmas, the image or Ervin Witucki tossing candy to the crowds came to define the Munger Potato Festival.” Bay City Times (Bay City, Michigan), February 17, 2013: 1.

 

Ervin Witucki, born in Bay City in 1924, served the Munger Potato Festival for 28 years and volunteered till the year he died.

 
 
 
 
 


 
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The Butterfield Memorial Research LibraryHours:
 Appointment only: Tuesday - Friday at 10am - 12pm
Public Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday at 12-4pm      
  
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Ages 0-5 FREE


 
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