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18th Century Market
Fair 2012
Saturday, October 27 & Sunday, October 28, 10 am-4:30 pm
Notice is herewith given that a Market Fair shall be
held at the seat of Major
William Croghan, known as Locust Grove, six miles up-river
from the Falls of the Ohio. You are invited to join
with Historic Locust Grove and the Illinois Regiment
of Virginia as we bring the spirit of the past alive
with the Market Fair. You can participate in 18th c.
style entertainment, purchase replicas of 18th century
military and household items, and enjoy food and drink
as our founders did, meet and converse with early Americans.
Mock battles for our country’s independence feature
General George Rogers Clark’s own militia, the
Illinois regiment, as well as British Dragoons and Marines,
and German Hessians. Native Americans will be present
as well-whose side will they be on this year? Admission for adults is $6 and children $3.
Available
at all times, both days:
Victuals
His Lordship’s Beef – Caterers
of Fine Victuals also serving hand crafted wines and
ale
Crown Point Baking Company - the best bread & cheese you've ever had
The
Sweet Liberty Food Shop – Homemade
stew, cornbread and delicious desserts
Entertainment
on the Grounds
The
Amazing Budabi Brothers – Jugglers
Extraordinaire!
Signora Bella -
slackrope virtuoso
Children’s Games - try some
games of the period
Father,
Son & Friends – Traditional Celtic
music
Jack Salt – Traditional sea
songs and chanteys
Dance instruction - learn jigs & reels
The Doctor Is In – Visit
an 18th Century doctor
The Marketplace
Vendors of 18th century wares from ceramics to blacksmith's work to furniture, candles, and ready-made clothing for children & adults; and fabric, patterns & notions to make your own
(Preliminary) Schedule for Saturday, October 27th
10:30-10:50
Morning Parade of the Military
11:00-11:30 Artillery Demonstration
12:30-1:00 Father, Son and Friends
musical performance
12:30-1:00 Tour of the Military Camp
- meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for a
tour of the British Camp - meet at the stone foundation
in the field for a tour of the American Camp
1:00-2:00 Dance demonstration with
Tom Tumbusch
1:00-1:30 Tour of the Military Camp
-meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for a
tour of the British Camp - meet at the stone foundation
in the field for a tour of the American Camp
1:30-2:00 Tour of the Military Camp
1:30-2:00 Jack Salt musical performance
-meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for a
tour of the British Camp - meet at the stone foundation
in the field for a tour of the American Camp
1:30-2:00 Father, Son and Friends musical
performance
2:00-2:45 Military Recruitment
3:00-3:45
Battle between Colonial
and British Forces in the field
4:15-4:30 Military Retreat
(Preliminary) Schedule for Sunday, October
28th
11:00-11:20 Morning Parade of the Military
11:30-12:00 Father, Son and Friends
musical performance
12:00-12:30 Artillery Demonstration
12:30-1:00 Tour of the Military Camp
-meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for a
tour of the British Camp - meet at the stone foundation
in the field for a tour of the American Camp
1:00-1:30 Father, Son and Friends musical
performance
1:00-1:30 Tour of the Military Camp
-meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for a
tour of the British Camp - meet at the stone foundation
in the field for a tour of the American Camp
1:30-2:00 -meet at the log cabin by the stone wall for a
tour of the British Camp - meet at the stone foundation
in the field for a tour of the American Camp
1:30-2:00 Jack Salt musical performance
1:30-2:30 Military Recruitment
3:00-3:45 Battle
between Colonial and British Forces in the field
3:45-4:00 Military Retreat
Thanks to our sponsors: Commonwealth Bank, Louisville Metro External Agency Fund, The Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, The General Society of Colonial Wars, Don & Ann Roth, Chanley Martin & Matt Davis
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