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“Two Worlds Meet” -- Native American and Colonial Encampment
For our first public event of the season, the Daniel Benton Homestead Museum welcomes Native American and English colonial reenactors who portray life in 17th century New England. The talented interpreters in period clothing will focus on how Native Americans interacted with the English colonists during the 1600s as settlements expanded throughout the region. Visitors can speak with skilled artisans who demonstrate the daily life of both cultures. Demonstrations include flint knapping, dying with natural materials, herbal medicines, cooking and making jerky, arrow making, military drills, and arms and armor. James Dina, author of Voyage of the Ant, will bring a birch bark canoe. Jim builds Native American style canoes and journeyed the length of the Connecticut River in one of his canoes. The weekend is a unique opportunity to experience a little bit of New England as it was 300 years ago in an authentic setting. This is a family friendly event that only happens once a year!
Saturday May 20, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday May 21, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission is free; donations are appreciated.
Daniel Benton Homestead Museum
154 Metcalf Road, Tolland CT 06084
http://tollandhistorical.org/daniel-benton-homestead/
For our first public event of the season, the Daniel Benton Homestead Museum welcomes Native American and English colonial reenactors who portray life in 17th century New England. The talented interpreters in period clothing will focus on how Native Americans interacted with the English colonists during the 1600s as settlements expanded throughout the region. Visitors can speak with skilled artisans who demonstrate the daily life of both cultures. Demonstrations include flint knapping, dying with natural materials, herbal medicines, cooking and making jerky, arrow making, military drills, and arms and armor. James Dina, author of Voyage of the Ant, will bring a birch bark canoe. Jim builds Native American style canoes and journeyed the length of the Connecticut River in one of his canoes. The weekend is a unique opportunity to experience a little bit of New England as it was 300 years ago in an authentic setting. This is a family friendly event that only happens once a year!
Saturday May 20, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday May 21, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission is free; donations are appreciated.
Daniel Benton Homestead Museum
154 Metcalf Road, Tolland CT 06084
http://tollandhistorical.org/daniel-benton-homestead/
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