Wednesday, September 8, 2010

MAKE-IT TAKE-IT CRAFTS AT PRAIRIE DAYS 2010

Hey Kids! Would you like to try to live as pioneer children in the late 18th century? It may not be as easy as you think! Join us at Shawnee Prairie Preserve for Prairie Days under the Craft Tent to try it out. Prairie Days is FREE Family Event and will be held September 25, 10-4pm and September 26, 12-4pm.

During this weekend event, there will be candle dipping, from beeswax, blacksmith practice and apple cider to press. Make a tin can lantern at the tin smith station to light your way on a dark night. Children can make their own hats and bonnets to transport them back in time. Children can also learn a few new life-skills while making their own beanbag and making rope to play games with; just like pioneer children! There will also be several pioneer games and competitions such as a three-legged race and a seed spitting contest! Since bathing was few and far between, you can make a tussy-mussy from herbs with a beautiful fragrance to take home. Check out Prairie Days at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve to see if you can live like a pioneer.

Prairie Days has something for everyone, from games and crafts for the children to demonstrations and observations for the adults… and yes, there are even games for the adults too! For more information, check out our website at www.darkecountyparks.org or call at 937-548-0165.

1 comment:

  1. We've been before. A great local event and it's free. Hopefully the weather is nice that weekend!

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