A Secret History Ohio River Expedition

A project in Louisville, KY by Wes Modes
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An epic journey in a mid-century shantyboat on the historic Ohio River to gather the vanishing stories of river people.
Backers: 118
Average Pledge Per Backer: $52

Funded: $6,167 of $5,000
Dates: Apr 11th -> May 9th (29 days)
Project By: Wes Modes
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May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Last chance to up your pledge or change your reward. We did great great great! $1000 over goal. Well enough that we will be investing in a Crisis Cam. In fact we have been floating the idea of creating a weekly YouTube series while we’re on the... (Read More)

We did it! We made it!

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
With 50 hours left! You blew the doors off. Benzy and I looking excited to wake up to discover that we reached goal two days ahead of schedule. One of the things that we are always wanting to bring you is footage of us during the inevitable crises... (Read More)

Five Days Left!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, It's been a good run so far. We did a funny and interesting Reddit AMA. We've been prepping the boat. We've been interviewing folks about our local river here. We've been writing grants. We've been planning formal and informal exhibitions.... (Read More)

Progress is progressing

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Benzy, Miah, and I spent last Wednesday on our laptops doing a Reddit Ask Me Anything! Thanks for your help with the campaign. We’re doing really well so far. We have 10 days and $3,000 to go to support the Ohio River fieldwork.  Strategically,... (Read More)

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April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Spring is springing. The sun is shining. The trees are budding out. The squirrels and the jays are screaming at each other in the trees here at the Redwood House. And we are quietly freaking out about all the things that have to happen before our... (Read More)

Doing great!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Thanks to you, we are 30% through with 20 days to go! Should I start thinking about stretch goals? What do you suggest would be a good stretch goal? What would entice you to give a little more or get you to entice your friends into supporting... (Read More)

Incredible start! We are on our way to making our goal.

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We are launched! And you early birds are angels. Thank you for your continued support.  Three hours after our launch you have pledged nearly $900 (or 18% to goal). That's astounding. Let's see if we can make it to $1000 within the first four... (Read More)

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