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2011 Calendar of Events
Calendar of Special Events 2011
One Lewis and Clark Trail
(GPS 3500 New Poag Rd.)
free parking
 March 19/Saturday only
Men at Work - Artisans will be demonstrating early American crafts
March 20/ Sunday only
Women Come-by - In conjunction with Men at Work, the women of the settlers’ cabin will be demonstrating their cooking skills over hearth and fire pit.
Sept. 10/ Saturday only
Music Festival Traditional music of the late 1700s and early 1800s along with bluegrass…some musicians in period dress…renowned local favorites The Harmons/ morning and Alton Dulcimer Players/afternoon
Oct. 8- 9
Flags Over the Mississippi/ Struggle for Empire - Struggling to build their New World empires, European nations fought for control of the rich resources of the Mississippi River valley…American, Spanish and French militia, as well as civilians, in period clothes participate in this weekend event
 December 10-11
Arrival Day - Celebrate the arrival of Captain Clark and the men at Camp River Dubois near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers
May 14-15
Point of Departure - The Detachment is ready to head west, up the Missouri River…Re-enactors will portray expedition members executing marching drills, cooking and shooting demonstrations. Early American artisans will be demonstrating as well, such activities as woodworking and candle making
All events are from 10 till 4:00pm. Donations are appreciated.
Phone: 618-251-5811 for more information… ….free parking…
Site is located at Route 3 and New Poag Rd., Hartford, IL. …
GPS/ 3500 New Poag Rd .
All photographs courtesy of L & C SHS
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