If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
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If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
July 25 – 30: Pioneer Life Week: 30th Anniversary! During a week dedicated to the Revolutionary War, The War of 1812 and the settlement of lands around the Ohio River, re-enactors, and other special programs bring this rich heritage back to life. The pioneer camp is open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Programs featured throughout the week including tomahawk throwing, black powder rifle demonstrations, spinning and weaving demonstrations, primitive fire making, pioneer clothing interpretation and other living history skill demonstrations.
Reenactors/Demonstrators are invited to participate.
Interested reenactor/demonstrators please contact Paul Tierney @ 606-286-7009 OR email at [email protected]
Many camp in the pioneer encampment all week, but there may be some availability for electric hookup sites if interested. Advanced reservation is required, standard rates apply to modern campsites.
Limited space is available.
This is a week long camp. Wood, water, ice, porta-jon’s and showers available to campers at no charge. General public visit camp Monday through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm.
Camp feast Saturday evening. This has been a family camp for 30 years. Once you come, you will want to come back.
‘Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.’
– Benjamin Franklin