25/07/2023
Hello All!! We wanted to invite you to come out and join us for our next big event! Pioneer Days!!
Featured Heritage Craftspeople
The Heritage Craftspeople featured each year vary, but in the past have included people who perform blacksmithing, tin smithing, weaving and spinning, basket weaving, lace making, using a printing press, sewing, broom making, etc.
Living History Demonstrations
Demonstrations during this annual event vary, but may include laundry, churning butter, hearth cooking, making sausage, old-fashioned games, gardening, making dyes, and other daily tasks.
Hands-On Activities
Activities are provided at stations around the museum to enhance visitor experiences and understanding of pioneer life. Activities vary—visitors may be able to weave on a loom, spin wool on a wheel, churn butter, grind corn or coffee, dip candles, create old-fashioned toys, and more.
Music
Period music adds another dimension to Pioneer Day, and over the years has been performed by a variety of very talented musicians. Thank you all for helping to make our event special!
Vendors
Occasionally vendors will be invited to display and sell products that relate to the pioneer theme. Often, the heritage craftspeople will sell their wares or contract for a project during the day.