CRAWFORD COUNTY, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Crawford Park District and Colonel Crawford’s Company invite families to step back into colonial times at the much-anticipated Living History Days. This immersive event will feature scheduled presentations, reenactments, kids’ games, tomahawk throwing, and a variety of demonstrations and activities.
A Glimpse into the Past
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Debora Cook, a renowned artist and calligrapher, and Valerie Skinner, an 18th-century style artist. The Twisted Willow Traders will be showcasing their handcrafted silver jewelry. Stone Forge & Tissage will be demonstrating blacksmithing and weaving techniques.
The event will also feature a fur trade, wool spinning, flint knapping, a cooking demonstration, and hand-carved wooden spoons. A Native American camp and a Revolutionary War encampment by Colonel Crawford will provide a glimpse into the past.
A Weekend of Learning and Fun
The event kicks off on Friday, May 31, with a War Council from 8:00 to 10:00 pm, where British agents will speak with Native Tribes to convince them to fight for the King.
The opening ceremony will take place at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 1, with a flag-raising by Local Scouts Troop 106. The day will continue with performances by Shequonur, a Native singer and storyteller, and reenactments of the Battle Island. Lou Tommelleo will present on 18th-century weapons, and Tami Cory will discuss dressing in the 18th century.
The event will conclude on Sunday, June 2, with a repeat of the previous day’s activities and a final reenactment of the capture of Colonel Crawford.
Don’t Miss Out!
Food will be available from 11 am to 2 pm each day. Lowe-Volk Park, the venue for this great family event, is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. For more information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District, visit crawfordpd.org or follow them on Facebook.
Schedule of events:
Friday, May 31
8:00 – 10:00pm—War Council – British agents speak with
Native Tribes to convince them to fight for the King.
Saturday, June 1
9:00am—Opening Ceremony: Flag Raising by Local Scouts Troop 106
10:00am—Shequonur: Native Singer and Storyteller
11:00am—Reenactment: Battle Island (may not be totally handicap accessible)
1:00pm—Lou Tommelleo:18th Century Weapons
2:00pm—Tami Cory: Dressing the 18th Century
3:00pm—Reenactment: Capture of Colonel Crawford
Sunday, June 2
10:00am—Shequonur: Native Singer and Storyteller
11:00am—Reenactment: Battle Island
1:00pm—Lou Tommelleo:18th Century Weapons
2:00pm—Tami Cory: Dressing the 18th Century
3:00pm—Reenactment: Capture of Colonel Crawford