A replica of the 1845 schooner, Madeline , docked at the town, and provided tours. The Manitee area has many talented musicians and singers, who provided entertainment at the 1999 festival. The Scottville Clown Band, whose members wore wild costumes, drew huge crowds as they played marches, university fight songs, and patriotic numbers. D.C. People from around Michigan visited the wall to look for names of relatives or friends. The memorial's location on Lake Michigan beach provided a beautiful and serene setting to commemorate America's soldiers.
Documentation includes a project report, brochures, a video and photograph.