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Date:
Thursday September 19, 2024 through
Sunday September 22, 2024.
Location: Har-Ber Village on Grand Lake O' The Cherokees
Address: 4404 West 20th Road, Grove
Category: Educational
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Sunday September 15, 2024 to Thursday September 19, 2024
Thursday September 19, 2024 1 Event
Pioneer Educational Days
Date:
Thursday September 19, 2024 through
Sunday September 22, 2024.
Location: Har-Ber Village on Grand Lake O' The Cherokees
Address: 4404 West 20th Road, Grove
Category: Educational
Normal admission rates apply.
***SPECIAL RATE FOR SCHOOLS AND CO-OP HOMESCHOOL IF PAYING AS GROUP***
***GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 19TH AND 20TH BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15TH.
LIMIT 500***
Arrive at 9 and plan to spend most of the day to fully enjoy all the day has to offer! Volunteers begin cleaning up at about 3pm in preparation for the Visitor closing at 3:30pm. A link will be provided for the September 19th through noon the 22nd, 2024, Pioneer Day's schedule in early Septemberwe're still working on scheduling activities for this day!
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 varyvisitors 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.
***SPECIAL RATE FOR SCHOOLS AND CO-OP HOMESCHOOL IF PAYING AS GROUP***
***GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 19TH AND 20TH BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15TH.
LIMIT 500***
Arrive at 9 and plan to spend most of the day to fully enjoy all the day has to offer! Volunteers begin cleaning up at about 3pm in preparation for the Visitor closing at 3:30pm. A link will be provided for the September 19th through noon the 22nd, 2024, Pioneer Day's schedule in early Septemberwe're still working on scheduling activities for this day!
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 varyvisitors 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.
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