Shirley WillardShirley Willard is a graduate of Rochester High School (1955), Manchester College, and Ball State University. She taught high school English, history, Spanish, and journalism. She was president of the Fulton County Historical Society from 1971 to 200. She founded the annual Trail of Courage living history festival in 1976, and she was awarded the Rochester Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award in 1986. Willard was instrumental in building the Fulton County Museum in 1987, the Round Barn Museum in 1990, and the living history village called Loyal between 1993 and 2000. She has authored and edited many books, newsletters, and magazines for the historical society and its four branches. Read More Read Less