Historic Indian Agency House Living History Weekend
The Historic Indian Agency House is hosting an 1830s living history encampment on Saturday, September 08, 2012 from 9AM to 4PM. At “A Step Back in Time,” visitors to the site will get the chance to observe and interact with a host of 19th-century characters in an authentic historic setting, including John and Juliette Kinzie (original inhabitants of the circa-1832 Agency House) and Black Hawk War militia men from Fort Winnebago.
The performers will go about their 19th-century lives in costume and in character all of Saturday, with special historic demonstrations, activities, and museum house tours scheduled throughout the day. At 9AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, and 4PM, catch a musket shooting demonstration. At 10:30AM, join us for a discussion of 19th -Century medicine (intriguingly titled “The Amusing and Macabre”), featuring author and historian Mr. Mark Tully. Mr. Tully will regale us with information and anecdotes about the practice of medical care in the 1800s, including bloodletting and the use of leeches. Finally, jump on a guided tour of the Agency House at 9AM, noon, or 3PM (nominal fee applies for tour).
Between scheduled activities, visitors are encouraged to mingle with our historic guests—or just stroll about, taking in the sites of open-air cooking, wool spinning and a variety of other sights you just won’t see anywhere else.
The participating reeneactors are experienced educators with an interest specifically in the 1830s era. And they can’t wait to share their knowledge with you!
This event is free to the public, except for the guided Agency House tours for which there is a minimal fee.
A “Step Back in Time” is made possible by a generous grant from the Great Circle Foundation, Inc. of East Northport, New York. For information regarding this or any other Historic Indian Agency House event, call Director Destinee Udelhoven at (608) 742 – 6362.
Click here for a printable flyer.
The performers will go about their 19th-century lives in costume and in character all of Saturday, with special historic demonstrations, activities, and museum house tours scheduled throughout the day. At 9AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, and 4PM, catch a musket shooting demonstration. At 10:30AM, join us for a discussion of 19th -Century medicine (intriguingly titled “The Amusing and Macabre”), featuring author and historian Mr. Mark Tully. Mr. Tully will regale us with information and anecdotes about the practice of medical care in the 1800s, including bloodletting and the use of leeches. Finally, jump on a guided tour of the Agency House at 9AM, noon, or 3PM (nominal fee applies for tour).
Between scheduled activities, visitors are encouraged to mingle with our historic guests—or just stroll about, taking in the sites of open-air cooking, wool spinning and a variety of other sights you just won’t see anywhere else.
The participating reeneactors are experienced educators with an interest specifically in the 1830s era. And they can’t wait to share their knowledge with you!
This event is free to the public, except for the guided Agency House tours for which there is a minimal fee.
A “Step Back in Time” is made possible by a generous grant from the Great Circle Foundation, Inc. of East Northport, New York. For information regarding this or any other Historic Indian Agency House event, call Director Destinee Udelhoven at (608) 742 – 6362.
Click here for a printable flyer.
Historic Indian Agency House Living H...
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 8, 2012
Saturday September 8, 2012.
Location
Indian Agency House
Fees/Admission
This event is free to the public, except for the guided Agency House tours for which there is a minimal fee.
Contact Information
608-742-6362
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Printed courtesy of www.portagewi.com – Contact the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
104 West Cook Street, STE A, Portage, WI 53901 – (608) 742-6242 – pacc@portagewi.com