ENCAMPMENT OF LIVING HISTORY
Experience life as it was during colonial times. See people camping in the grounds surrounding the Hays House and living as people would have from 1760 to 1840. See families, back woodsmen, traders, surgeons and apothecaries, and militia men. Watch demonstrations of colonial crafts such as candle making, black smithing, spinning and weaving, bobbin lace making, basket weaving, lead ball pouring for ammunition, powderhorn making, carpentry, and black powder rifles. Visit sutlers (traders) for reproductions of colonial goods. To obtain more information on the Encampment complete our INFORMATION REQUEST FORM . |