Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum

May 19th & 20th, 2012

Historical Timeline Rendezvous and Festival

Encampment of Revolutionary War, Native Americans, Pre-1840′s to Civil War

Visit the Village and step back in time winding your way through  encampment of historical interpreters and demonstrators.  Inside the Village is an array of log cabins representing the Lincoln family and their friends

and neighbors on Little Pigeon Creek and Rockport Indiana.  The Village comes alive with period demonstrations of candle making, spinning,, weaving, open fire cooking, story telling, muzzle loader demonstrations, hawk and knife competition, chair caning, music, food and more. Tour the recently renovated museum and learn more about Lincoln and the history of the Village.

To join the encampment or further information contact: Diane 812-431-7549 dianafayu@gmail.com

 

 

 

June 30, 2012

Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival

Old fashion Independence Day

Events in the Village and around the City Park

Parade, Car Show,  food,  entertainment.

The evening will conclude with a Patriotic Concert

and huge Fireworks Display in the Park

  provided by the Rockport American Legion.

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September 22, 2012

Civil War Ball “A Sesquicentennial Tribute”

This is a Friends, of the Pioneer Village event

To be held in the Rotunda of the beautiful and historic

Spencer County Court House Rockport Indiana

Registration 6PM prompt

Easy to learn as you go dance steps

Refreshments Served

Period Clothing Required/need help with this?

information contacts: Marsha Wikswo 812-649-2206

or Nancy Kaiser 812-686-2553     njwkaiser@gmail.com