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Carter County 150th events in full swing

Administrator — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:33:49 +0000

If you happen to live elsewhere than Van Buren, Fremont, Grandin or thereabouts, you may not realize that 2009 is the sesquicentennial of the organization of Carter County. The good folks over there have a full year’s schedule of events to help remember the past and plan for the future.

Upcoming, but too late to make print are the Ham Shoot being held April 4th at 10 a.m. in Fremont Park, Fremont. More info can be had at 573-718-4719, but hey, it’s a ham shoot — Traveler readers know the drill on that one.

On April 10 and 11, in Grandin, there will be a Trades and Crafts Expo at City Hall. No times given on that one, so call 573-593-4237 to find out when it starts.

More events will be posted as they draw nearer.

Spring Re-enactors Drill March 28/April 18

Administrator — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:41:47 +0000

JEFFERSON CITY, MO., MARCH 20, 2009 — Two living history events that focus on the Civil War will be held March 28 and April 18 at Fort Davidson State Historic Site in Pilot Knob. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the 2nd Missouri Artillery and the Turner Brigade, the events will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
The 2nd Missouri Artillery, a Confederate Civil War re-enacting group made up of artillery, civilian and occasionally cavalry re-enactors, will be featured on March 28. On April 18, the event will feature the Turner Brigade, a Union Civil War re-enacting group made up of infantry,
artillery, cavalry and civilian groups. Both events will get underway with a muster (assemble for roll call) and spring drill. There will be ongoing small arms and artillery drills throughout the day. The re-enactors will be in Civil War costume throughout the day and portray life in military
and refugee camps at the time. Spring was traditionally the time during the war when units would reorganize after a long winter. Soldiers would train and drill, much as you will observe at this living history event, readying themselves for the summer and fall battle campaign season.

Although smaller than a re-enactment, the events will give the public a sampling of what to expect during next year’s re-enactment as these units drill. There will not be any battle re-enactments for the spring events. The 146th anniversary of the Battle of Pilot Knob re-enactment is scheduled for Sept. 25-26, 2010, at the historic site.
For more information, contact Fort Davidson State Historic Site at 573-546-3454 or the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the
Deaf).

Twin Pines Celebrates First Birthday April 18

Administrator — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:22:45 +0000

The Twin Pines Conservation Education Center will host an anniversary event on April 18 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. One year will have passed since the grand opening celebration in April 2008. The event will feature a fish fry, archery, fishing, music and traditional Ozarks skills demonstrations.

Representatives from the National Wild Turkey Federation will staff the archery range for potential archers. Fishing poles, tackle and worms will be stocked at the pond. Demonstrations include tie hacking, soap making, bowin’ and spikin’, blacksmith, spinning, weaving, forestry tools, how Native Americans used Ozarks’ resources, and much more. Jamin Bray will perform traditional Ozarks music at 10:30 am and again at 1:30 pm.

Tree seedlings will be given to guests. Representatives from Hamilton Seed, Prairie Hill Nursery and Pan’s Garden will hold a native plant sale. Twin Pines landscaping includes many Grow Native! varieties, to inspire our visitors, so The Ozarks Native Plant Society will be here to answer questions.

A catfish fry, with hushpuppies and seasoned fries, will start serving at 11:00 am. Dennis McSpadden of Van Buren will fry fish until 1:00 pm or as long as fish lasts. The food is sponsored by the Missouri Forest Heritage Association.

There is no cost for the event. Registration is not required. There will be a shuttle to off-site parking on Highway 19 north in Winona. To volunteer, or for more information, please call 573-325-1381.