It was certainly a “Pleasant Afternoon” at the Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society’s annual event held Sunday at the Mears Museum Complex in downtown Mears. As visitors toured the museum’s exhibits and enjoyed a sumptuous dessert bar, sounds of the musical group “The Stringalongs” filled the air. This talented and engaging group of ukulele and dulcimer players from the Pentwater and Ludington area entertained the crowd for over two hours, playing and singing a variety of singalong favorites such as “This Land is Your Land” and “God Bless America” to “Sixteen Tons,” “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” and “Rocky Top.” They also invited those gathered to join in singing and playing; a great time was had by all.
