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Ozark Pioneer Skills Demonstrations
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Free. This event is free and open to the public.Location: LAT/LONG: 37.154181, -91.441993
Alley Spring (37.154181, -91.441993) Alley Spring is located 5 miles west of Eminence, Missouri, on State Road 106. Parking can be found just off the highway, in a large parking lot. ADA parking is available closer to the mill, behind the general store. Demonstrations will take place along the schoolhouse or mill.
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Demonstrations take place on October 5, 12, and 19, from 10 am to 4 pm. Demonstrations Schedule: • October 5 - Blacksmithing and leatherworking • October 12 - Lye soap making and broom making • October 19 - Blacksmithing and leatherworking
Description
Join local artisans at Alley Spring to see pioneer skills rekindled! This family-friendly event brings history to life, showing how raw materials were turned into essential goods.
Pioneers to the riverways region, like any pioneers, often needed goods that were unavailable in stores or too expensive. So, it was vital that inhabitants learned the skills necessary to create what they needed. These families utilized every ounce of the little resources at their disposal. Oftentimes, new goods were made from the leftovers of other products.
The skills and traditions of the settlement period were passed down from generation to generation. Over time, some folks became masters at creating a certain product. Today, this event shows off just a few of the many skills needed to live comfortably on the Ozark frontier.
Demonstrations Schedule:
- October 5 - Blacksmithing and leatherworking
- October 12 - Lye soap making and broom making
- October 19 - Blacksmithing and leatherworking
Reservation or Registration: No
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NPS Photo / Wil Marischen
NPS Photo / Wil Marischen