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News and information for people who love rendezvous and reenactments                                                     
 
May 2013    Vol 2, Issue 5 
 
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Vicki Johnson

On this Mother's Day evening I'm wishing all the moms out there a very happy day!

 

Some of you are gearing up for your first living history event of the year, and there are A LOT of them next weekend and Memorial Day weekend coming up. (See the list below.)

 

I've been fortunate to have attended two camps already this season -- School of the Longhunter at Prickett's Fort in Fairmont, W. Va., and Bloody Lake in Woodford, Wisc. Of course I met lots of great new people.

 

At this moment I'm looking forward to the NRLHF Corps of Discovery next weekend ... actually I'm leaving Wednesday for a nice, long weekend with very good friends. And I hope to add more new people to my list of friends.

 

I've included some information and pictures from recent events below.

 

In this issue Ariana Kincaid has contributed a report from the Lore of the Laughery that took place in Friendship, Ind., the first weekend in May. Thank you very much Ariana!

 

If anyone else who would be willing to send me reports and pictures of events I would greatly appreciate it. Unless I clone myself two or three times I can't be everywhere I would like to be. Please contact me and I'll give you more details, vicki@rendezvousohio.com or 419-601-2495.

 

If reporting on events isn't your "thing," maybe you could send me a recipe -- or a few recipes -- for the Campfire Cookin' section. I didn't put one in this issue because this newsletter was getting pretty long, but if I get some recipes in I would love to print them! Also send along a picture if you can - of the food and/or the chef. Food or beverages should be the type that can be made over a campfire or brazier or in a Dutch oven.

 

Also, please consider sponsoring this newsletter. Email me for information. Traders can list links to their websites, and anybody planning a rendezvous or living history event can call attention to the event and to its website. The cost is only $25 for six issues of the newsletter (usually three months) so it's within everybody's budget.

 
Have a great day!

Vicki Johnson

Editor

Rendezvous Ohio

vicki@rendezvousohio.com

419-601-2495

 

Lore of the Laughery


Story and photos by Ariana Kincaid

 

The Lore of the Laughery (LOFF-ree) living history reenactment and trade fair at the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association grounds

Fife & drum
Ancient Fife & Drum Corps marching

in Friendship, Ind., spans the time period from 1750-1812 in Indiana and United States frontier history. This year's event took place May 4-5 (and in other years, the first full weekend in May).

I had the pleasure of attending on Saturday, when the weather was glorious, the crowds were plentiful, and the activities areas were bustling.

According to the NMLRA (www.nmlra.org), participants and artisans are juried in order to maintain quality, historical accuracy and educational value, and it shows in the activities and demonstrations offered. In addition to civil and military encampments, there were period livestock demonstrations, blacksmithing, spring pole lathe, gunsmithing, leatherworking, silversmithing, woodworking, spinning, braintanning of leather, weaving, bobbin lacemaking and powderhorn making.

Sutlers were on hand, as well. Activities for kids included candle-dipping, churning butter and period games.

By far for me, however, the music is what tipped this event from "fun" to "thoroughly enjoyable." Voyageur Ancient Fife & Drum Corps

Mark Thomas blacksmith
Mark Thomas of MT Forge demonstrates blacksmithing.

(http://www.voyageurfdc.org), whose members are younger than age 18, turned heads as they marched through camp, and at colors. Additionally, the music that drifted across camp from Father Son and Friends (www.fathersonandfriends.com) carried listeners to the era on bygone melodies. Playing such songs and tunes as "The Balena," "Father Kelly's Reel," "The Convenience Reel" and "Mason's Apron" on the guitar, whistle and mandolin, the band represented an important facet of the frontier lifestyle.

Entry for visitors to the event was relatively inexpensive, at $4 for adults and $2 for children with advance tickets, and $6 for adult and $3 for children at the gate. There were sutlers and other peddlers of wares (produced by the demonstrations above), but only one food vendor just outside the gate, which

Shawn Hall
Shawn Hall (center) of Father, Son & Friends provides music with fellow musicians.

was just right for the size of this event.

If you like small, family-friendly events, put this one on your calendar for next year.

 

Editor's note: A BIG thank you to Ariana for the information and photos from Lore of the Laughery. Anyone else interested in providing similar information for the events they attend should contact me, Vicki Johsnon, at vicki@rendezvousohio.com.

 

For photos of other events, please go to the Rendezvous Ohio Facebook page.

Standing Stone Trade Faire

Photos by Vicki Johnson

 

The first-ever Standing Stones Trade Faire in Lancaster, Ohio, April 13-14 had a good number of people walking through that Saturday

Dave Brutcher
Dave Brutzer and his copper wares.

and a great variety of vendors for a first-time indoor show. If you missed it this year, take a day next year to walk through and buy the things you need to get your rendezvous and reenactment season off to a good start.

 

For more photos of this event, please go to the Rendezvous Ohio Facebook page.

Dave and flute
Dave Myers plays his flute.
 
Frank and Linda Pritchard
Frank and Linda Pritchard

For our Midwest friends ...

Story and photos by Vicki Johnson

 

Bloody Lake Rendezvous at Black Hawk Memorial Park, Woodford, Wisc., welcomes buckskinners Tuesday through Friday. Then hosts

horses delivering ice
These horses and rider delivered ice daily.

Yellowstone Flint & Camp Inc. completely close the camp to vehicles Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Ice was even delivered by horse and rider with a pack horse carrying the load.

I made the trek to accompany by friend Karen (Morphew) Ball, who now lives near Dayton but got her start rendezvousing in Illinois and Wisconsin. We met a great mix of people she knew from the past, some I knew from previous events and a whole bunch of new friends. Check out the pictures to see just a few of them.

The weather was a bit damp and cool Thursday night into Friday afternoon, but the coordinators managed to keep the snowfall 50 miles to the north. Other than that, the grounds were beautiful and the usual competition and overall activities were great.

3 Pints Gone
Musical entertainment with 3 Pints Gone.

The people of Bloody Lake have the true rendezvous spirit! I may not remember some of your names when next we meet, but please stop me to say hello!!

 

Kane Beaty
Kane Beaty gets his leg "amputated" by Dr. Calef during a demonstration of primitive medicine.

Could I please ask a favor of the Midwest people who receive this? Forward a copy to the living history people on your email lists so they can see this too. Thanks!!

 

 

 

 

 

For more photos of this event, please go to the Rendezvous Ohio Facebook page.

May / Early June events

 

May 16-19, 2013 - Corps of Discovery, Nichols Family Farm, Toronto, Ohio. Contact Vicki Duhamel, 724-947-4931, blackcreektraders@yahoo.com, www.nrlhfcorpsofdiscovery.com.

 

May 17-19 , 2013 - Seneca Muzzleloaders Spring Rendezvous, club grounds, TR 131, Tiffin, Ohio, Seneca County. Contact John Miller, 419-447-2656.

 

May 17-19, 2013 - Lost Arts Festival, Seven Eagles Historical Education Center, 16486 Wapakoneta Road, Grand Rapids, Ohio, Wood County. Contact Martin Nagy, 419-509-0095, MartinNagy@aol.com, www.seven-eagles.com.

 

May 17-19, 2013 - Jennings Creek Council Spring Rendezvous, Camp Clay, Van Wert, Ohio. Contact Phil Wells, 419-393-4105, judyandphil@artelco.net.

 

May 17-19, 2013 - Spring Gathering, Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village, Waynesville, Ohio, Wayne County. Contact 513-897-1120, ccpv@embarqmail.com, www.caesarscreekpioneervillage.org.

 

May 17-19, 2013 - New Frontiersmen Spring Rendezvous, Ashland Conservation Farm, Ashland, Ohio. Contact Dave and Terri Moore, 419-589 4843.

 

May 17-19, 2013 - Women's Primitive Rendezvous, Blue Ridge Rifles Inc., Schuylkill Haven, Pa. Contact Cathy Bates, 610-489-3878, BlueRidgeRifles@verizon.net, sites.google.com/site//blueridgeriflesinc.

 

May 17-19, 2013 - Siege of Fort Randolph, Krodel Park, Point Pleasant, W.Va. Contact Craig Hesson, 304-675-7933, chesson1774@suddenlink.net, www.fortrandolph.org/index_files/siege.htm.

 

May 18-19, 2013 - Historical Timeline Rendezvous and Festival, Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village, Rockport, Ind., Spencer County. Contact Diane Unfried, 812-431-7549.

 

May 18-19, 2013 - Muster on the St. Mary's, Historic Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Ind., 260-437-2836, info@oldfortwayne.org, www.oldfortwayne.org.

 

May 23-27, 2013 - Memorial Day Rendezvous, Blue Ridge Rifles Inc., Schuylkill Haven, Pa. Contact Cathy Bates, 610-489-3878, BlueRidgeRifles@verizon.net, sites.google.com/site//blueridgeriflesinc.

 

May 24-26, 2013 - Bucksnort Longhunters Rifle Frolic, Elizabethtown, Ky. Contact Mike Martin, 270-737-3849, or Paul Reed, 270-737-9154.

 

May 24-27, 2013 - Pioneer Days at the Mill, Wolf Creek/Pine Run Grist Mill, Loudonville, Ohio. Contact Big Mark, 419-560-0136, midnightrider_1840@hotmail.com,  or Big Zig, 419-231-9280, www.wolfcreekmill.org.

 

May 24-27, 2013 - Sons of Liberty Spring Rendezvous, Canters Cave 4-H camp, Jackson, Ohio. Contact Norm Garringer, 740-773-3891, normanga@roadrunner.com.

 

May 24-27, 2013 - Logan Hills Festival and Pre-1840 Rendezvous, Mad River Muzzleloaders, Hall-Fawcett Park, Zanesfield, Ohio, Logan County. Contact booshway Sam Miller, 937-407-5003, millersrsamuel@yahoo.com, or scribe Teresa Miller, 937-407-6430, loganhills.homestead.com.

 

May 24-27, 2013 - ARMLC Ranger Voo, Clarksburg, W.Va. Contact John Lamb, 304-622-1036, or Ron Shuster, 304-624-8891.

 

May 24-27, 2013 - Blue River Primitive Gathering, Blue River Longrifles club grounds, Morristown, Ind. Contact Ron or Toni Vandenbark, 765-785-2493, blueriverlongrifles.com.

 

May 25-26, 2013 - 18th Century Trade Fair, Fort Boonesborough, Richmond, Ky. Contact Bill Farmer, 859-527-3131, ext. 216, ftboone@bellsouth.net. Address: 4375 Boonesborough Road, Richmond, Ky.

 

May 25-26, 2013 - Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous, Vincennes, Ind. Contact Frank Doughman, Frank_Doughman@nps.gov; for citizen camp, contact Ken Yochum, citizenscamp@spiritofvincennes.org, spiritofvincennes.org.

 

May 31-June 2, 2013 - Living History Day: The Capture of Col. Crawford, Crawford Park District, Lowe-Volk Park, Crestline, Ohio, Crawford County. Contact Lou Tommelleo, 419-845-2700, tommelleo.1@osu.edu.

 

May 31-June 8, 2013 - Morgan County Rendezvous, Burr Oak State Park, group camp site, Glouster, Ohio, Morgan County. Contact Jim Lambert, 740-626-2455, longhunter58@yahoo.com, www.mctfr.com.

 

June 1-2, 2013 - Beaver Shoot Rendezvous, Kill-Um-Buck Longrifles, club grounds, Killbuck, Ohio, Holmes County.

 

June 7-9, 2013 - Pioneer and Primitive Arts Festival, Fort Firelands, Marblehead, Ohio, Ottawa County. Contact Jeff or Terri Barton, 419-366-9611, 419-734-1237, info@fortfirelands.com, www.fortfirelands.com.

 

June 7-9, 2013 - Summer Rendezvous, Multilakes Conservation Association, Commerce Township, Mich. Contact Dave Mercieca, 248-318-6053, or Clint Double, 248-363-2139.

 

June 8-9, 2013 - Fort Ancient Celebration, Lebanon, Ohio, Warren County. Contact Jack Blosser, 513-932-4421, 800-283-8904, jblosser@ohiohistory.org.

 

June 8-9, 2013 - Rendezvous and Gathering of the Great Lakes Nations, Portland, Ind. Contact Jim Shawver, 260-409-6771, tufeathers@eawifi.com, or Kay Neumayr, 765-426-3022.

 

June 8-9, 2013 - Wild Winds Spring Rendezvous, Wild Wings Buffalo Preserve, Fremont, Ind. Contact Bill Ellias, 260-495-0137, wildwindsbuffalo.com.

 

June 8-9, 2013 - Siege of Fort Wayne 1812, Historic Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Ind., 260-437-2836, info@oldfortwayne.org, www.oldfortwayne.org.

 

June 8-9, 2013 - Feast of the Strawberry Moon, Harbor Island,  Grand Haven, Mich. Contact Tri-Cities Museum, 616-842-0700, bcarlson@tri-citiesmuseum.org, www.tri-citiesmuseum.org/Feast-of-the-Strawberry-Moon.html.

 

June 8-16, 2013 - National Championship Shoot, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Friendship, Ind. Contact Leslie Martin Conwell, nmlraevents@seidata.com, 765-563-6792, about camp and activities; 812-667-5131 about shoots; www.nmlra.org.

 

June 14-16, 2013 - Beaver Brigade Rendezvous, Howard City Conservation Club, Howard City, Mich. Contact Ted Anderson, 616-887-9716, or Ray Dauchy, 616-696-0364; www.beaverbrigade.com.

 

June 15-16, 2013 - Muster on the Maumee, Fort Meigs, Perrysburg, Ohio. Contact 419-874-4121, 800-283-8916, info@fortmeigs.org, www.fortmeigs.org.

 

June 20-23, 2013 - Pre-1840 Rendezvous at Beaver Creek, Beaver Creek State Park, East Liverpool, Ohio. Contact (330) 385-3091. Public hours noon-6 p.m. Address: 12021 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool.

 

June 21-29, 2013 - NRLHF Old Northwest Territory Primitive Rendezvous, Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village, Waynesville, Ohio. Contact booshway Dave Pitney, 419-596-3155, 419-296-8165, damapitney@tds.net; segundo Art Lovejoy, 937-488-2023, arthlovej@aol.com; clerk Kelly Shinabarger, 219-963-6092; or scribe Vicki Johnson, 419-601-2495, vicki@rendezvousohio.com; www.oldnorthwestprimitiverendezvous.com.

 

June 22-23, 2013 - Pre-1840 Rendezvous, Zane Shawnee Caverns and Southwind Park, Bellefontaine, Ohio. Contact 937-592-9592.

 

June 22-23, 2013 - Fort Harrod Settlement & Raid, Old Fort Harrod, Harrodsburg, Ky. Contact David Coleman, 859-734-3314, for application.

 

 

For more details on weekend rendezvous and reenactments, visit the website at www.RendezvousOhio.com.