COTTAGE GROVE – Matthew Hewlett took on a role that no one else stepped up to fill. He is keeping a long-time tradition alive and has turned a once-a-year summer festival into a year-round heritage hub.
Hewlett became the executive director of Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days in 2024. In addition to coordinating the annual festival at Coiner Park in mid-July, he also connects the community to the town’s local history through education, media, living…
