Post by Robert Braun on Sept 9, 2002 10:23:55 GMT -5
Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site will host its annual “Fall Harverst Feast” on November 2-3, 2002.
The LNS website states: “The ladies of the village will be busy preparing meals after the fall harvest. Traditional seasonal activities such as corn husking, apple butter making, kettle corn and butchering will occur in the historic village. The militia will muster for parade, drilling and weapons demonstrations. Hours 9 – 4.”
As a result of a vote taken at the September 1, 2002 meeting, the Old Lead Region Historical Society has decided to attend this program, particularly the New Salem Militia muster. The militia portion of the event features a daily flag raising, a parade, drilling and weapons demonstrations. There is plenty to do for all Society members, young and old. The Herdon Brothers cabin will be open for those OLRHS members seeking to stay on-site.
What to expect: If you have never attended an event at LNS, be prepared for a treat. LNS staff and volunteers show their guests a good time, with three delicious meals each day plus plenty of activities for men, women and children each day. If you ever wanted to involve yourself in a period craft, seasonal activity, or historic trade, this would be a perfect opportunity! In return, the OLRHS will expect its members to provide interpretive program support and interaction with visitors, and pitch in with cooking, clean-up, fetching wood/water, or such chores as may need doing throughout the event. Generally, such chores are minimal, and frankly a lot of fun to do!
What to bring: Costumed OLRHS participants will need to bring themselves, their period clothing, a wallet with their eating utensils, and any period craft/interpretive materials. Militia members will need to adjust their impression to portray New Salem, Illinois persons, and provide their own arms, accouterment, and gunpowder or pre-wrapped cartridges (20-30 will do for the weekend). Be sure to dress for the weather, which historically has been cool or even cold.
How to get there: Lincoln's New Salem is located 2 miles south of Petersburg, IL, on Rt. 97, about 20 miles northwest of Springfield, IL. The site is well-marked and easily found. Once in the main parking area, the OLRHS prefers you park and walk to the militia encampment site, located in the village in the shaded grove next to the wool carding mill. The Herndon Brothers cabin is further down the same road, on the right hand side and up a slight rise of ground. If you need to drive into the site to unload, you may do so (yes... the gate area to the right of the visitor center IS wide enough to admit a vehicle.) However, you MUST remove your vehicle from the site by 8:30 a.m. or earlier. Persons departing before 5 p.m. on Sunday will NOT be allowed to bring vehicles into the village, so plan accordingly!!
The LNS website states: “The ladies of the village will be busy preparing meals after the fall harvest. Traditional seasonal activities such as corn husking, apple butter making, kettle corn and butchering will occur in the historic village. The militia will muster for parade, drilling and weapons demonstrations. Hours 9 – 4.”
As a result of a vote taken at the September 1, 2002 meeting, the Old Lead Region Historical Society has decided to attend this program, particularly the New Salem Militia muster. The militia portion of the event features a daily flag raising, a parade, drilling and weapons demonstrations. There is plenty to do for all Society members, young and old. The Herdon Brothers cabin will be open for those OLRHS members seeking to stay on-site.
What to expect: If you have never attended an event at LNS, be prepared for a treat. LNS staff and volunteers show their guests a good time, with three delicious meals each day plus plenty of activities for men, women and children each day. If you ever wanted to involve yourself in a period craft, seasonal activity, or historic trade, this would be a perfect opportunity! In return, the OLRHS will expect its members to provide interpretive program support and interaction with visitors, and pitch in with cooking, clean-up, fetching wood/water, or such chores as may need doing throughout the event. Generally, such chores are minimal, and frankly a lot of fun to do!
What to bring: Costumed OLRHS participants will need to bring themselves, their period clothing, a wallet with their eating utensils, and any period craft/interpretive materials. Militia members will need to adjust their impression to portray New Salem, Illinois persons, and provide their own arms, accouterment, and gunpowder or pre-wrapped cartridges (20-30 will do for the weekend). Be sure to dress for the weather, which historically has been cool or even cold.
How to get there: Lincoln's New Salem is located 2 miles south of Petersburg, IL, on Rt. 97, about 20 miles northwest of Springfield, IL. The site is well-marked and easily found. Once in the main parking area, the OLRHS prefers you park and walk to the militia encampment site, located in the village in the shaded grove next to the wool carding mill. The Herndon Brothers cabin is further down the same road, on the right hand side and up a slight rise of ground. If you need to drive into the site to unload, you may do so (yes... the gate area to the right of the visitor center IS wide enough to admit a vehicle.) However, you MUST remove your vehicle from the site by 8:30 a.m. or earlier. Persons departing before 5 p.m. on Sunday will NOT be allowed to bring vehicles into the village, so plan accordingly!!
