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Re-tracing Grandpa’s footstepsContinued from page oneA local Southern Illinois regret was not getting to see Redbud, and part of Dogwood, winters. And maybe not much of Black Locust winter either. The oncoming cold snap may be part of late Dogwood winter.It was good to be able to participate at Old Settlers Days again along Highway 50. It has been about four years since the last Red Hills Old Settlers’ Days. This was a free event that is open to the public and provides an excellent family entertainment experience.There were pioneers, buckskinners, horse-drawn wagon rides, an old-time medicine show, and a versatile folk song picker and singer. Also, the local area Adams family returned for a very talented music show featuring banjo, mandolin, fiddles, guitar, country humor and talented voices. Barbara Adams Allender, a very popular local singer, was featured. Her parents, Bob, who is also a retired WVC instructor, and Shirley, added their talents. Also, Gary Adams, a Nashville, Tenn.-area musician, performed.There were the Illinois Territorial Rangers fVom the 1812 War era. Also, several Civil War reenactors are expected. Authentic camps, cooking, clothing, food and manners will be on display, and period pioneer food will be available for the public. There will be copies of many early local historic maps, and Native American art and music to enjoy.Wild plants that were used as foods and medicines by Native Americans and pioneers of this area will be available. Also, authentic 1800’s coins will be on exhibit and available for purchase.
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Mount Carmel Daily Republican Register
Mount Carmel, Illinois, US
Mon, May 01, 2006
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