Stories and Photos that appeared on the front page in 2010

A Look at White Hall State Historic Site Celebrating Christmas

White Hall (the home of Cassius Clay) outside Richmond, Kentucky celebrates Christmas as the Clay’s did in the mid nineteenth century. During this Victorian era, Christmas trees and Christmas cards made their appearance and lavish decorations filled the mansion. Click Here for Photos!

Kristi Heasley talks to visitors at Fort Boonesborough’s first Christmas Celebration. Cabins were lit by fires and lanterns and demonstrators handed out samples of traditional colonial food and drink. There was also music and dancing in the blockhouse.Click here for photos and video newsreel!

Winter Trade Days
 at Fort Boonesborough

Re-Enactors and visitors gathered at Fort Boonesborough State Park for the Annual Winter Trade Days. Vendors sold their wares, The Fort Boonesborough Foundation sold food and drinks, and The Re-enactor Appreciation Drawing (above) was held as a culmination to a full season of events. Photos now loaded!

Veteran’s Day 2010

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Colonial Williamsburg storyteller Ol’ Bess spends an evening in Louisville at Historic Locust Grove

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100 Years on the Ohio features a Ladies Archery Event

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There was a great crowd on hand for the annual re-enactment of The Siege of Fort Boonesborough. The great Siege occurred in 1778 when Daniel Boone and Chief Blackfish clashed over one of the early Kentucky forts. Click here for photos!

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Indians on horseback, cannon at the ready, a tactical battle, performers, vendors and food and more food - that is The Fair at New Boston, Springfield, Ohio.

 One never knows who will be at the Fair. From rich man, poor man, beggar man - thief. Watch for our special features on The Play - The Guardian, The Children of New Boston, and slide shows of The Faces of New Boston, The Tactical Battle and more.

Click here for a Virtual Vision Panorama of the 2010 Fair at New Boston.

Fall weather came early to the Re-Enactment of the Battle of Peryville. These faces realistically depict just how young some of the soldiers who fought and died here were. Perryville, Kentucky is one of the most well preserved battle fields in the nation.  This year’s event was especially focused on the horse soldier in the Civil War.

On August 19, 1782 Kentuckians were attacked by Indians near the Blue Licks. The battle was re-created on August 21 and 22 at the Kentucky State Park by re-enactors who come every year to commemorate this historic battle where some of Kentucky’s first settlers lost their lives. The Many Faces of Blue Licks now loaded. More to come.

If you haven’t had a chance to hear Mad Anne Bailey in person - join us at The Painted Stone Settlers Long Run Massacre - September 11 & 12. Mad Anne will be performing on Sunday at 12:30 PM . Also see “The Doctor” Saturday at Noon and musical performances by Jonathan Hagee. More details

The Annual CLA Show Again Features the Finest

The Contemporary Longrifle Association held it’s annual meeting and show in Lexington, KY where members displayed guns, horns, knives and all manner of fine art. Our coverage includes photos and panoramas - to make you feel like you are there! Now loaded

Cornets and Cannons will take center stage on Labor Day Weekend 2011 in Frankfort, KY.

The Federal City Brass Band is only one of the many groups to perform at the Sesquicentennial Music Festival

William Whitley House Foundation

The newly formed William Whitley House Foundation also launches their new website this week. Spearheaded by Foundation president Matt Bryant the site includes registration and event information for the October 23 -24, 2010 1812 Event.

The William Whitley House is the oldest brick house west of the Alleghenies finished in 1794

New Feature on Pioneer Times USA

We make every effort to bring the living history events we cover right to your desktop.  Now a new feature comes to Pioneer Times. It is called - Virtual Vision. These segments will feature a panoramic view - either 360 or 180 degrees to let you feel as if you were there, on the scene with us and our cameras. Watch for the V V logo which will indicate a panoramic view accompanies the article or event, just as the newsreel logo indicates that a video clip is present.

 In the coming weeks we will be adding clips of historic sights in Virtual Vision. If you would like to sponsor a Virtual Vision piece or have one done of your historic site please email us.

The Ohio River Panorama

The Ohio River played a critical role in the development of Kentucky and the states that were formed out of the Northwest Territory. Even today there are a few places along the river that show few modern amenities and take one back to an earlier time - like this spot near Leavenworth, IN. View in Virtual Vision.

Step inside the 18th Century Transylvania store at Fort Boonesborough. Both photos expand to give you a complete look at the goods offered for sale in this store.

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Jane Austen fans flock to Historic Locust Grove

The 3rd Annual Jane Austen Festival was held at Historic Locust Grove in Louisville, KY. Fans of the author dressed in period clothes, strolled the grounds and got to partake in afternoon tea, visit the Shoppes of Meryton, listen to speakers, attend workshops and see a style show of Regency Fashions. Photos now loaded!

The Illinois Regiment Visits Fort Boonesborough

Fort Boonesborough was never home to a permanent military unit in the 1780’s but troops frequently crossing the area often stopped for a nights rest. This past weekend members of Kellar’s Company of the Illinois Regiment braved the heat for a visit.
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On the Farm at Perryville Battlefield State Park examines life in this small town after the Civil War

Perryville’s 2010 On the Farm program recreated a 19th century horse exhibition and sale. Here the auctioneer is calling for the first of the horses to enter the ring. Ladies and gentleman and even a few military officers are waiting for the sale to begin. Photos now loaded!

2nd Annual Fort Harrod Event

Even with a fort full of people, guest speakers, a musician, sutlers selling their wares and two re-enactments on Saturday this young man made time to ponder at the memorial. - which says - To the Wilderness Dead “Those without graves...unknell’d...uncoffin’d... “This cenotaph here placed by a not unforgetful Commonwealth. Additional photos from the weekend at Fort Harrod now loaded.

 At “On the Farm - A 19th Century Horse Sale” we spent some time with young Sarah Burns who is apprenticing under Wendell Decker of Vintage Image Studios. Read more!

Native Re-Enactor Ron Pinson looked every bit the part standing under the 200 year old orange osage tree at Fort Harrod. Click Here!

The NMLRA by Charles Hayes
A brief look at the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association, it’s purpose and photos from the spring meet.

Kurt Holman has spent 21 years at Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site. In addition to spearheading the expansion of the park and it’s preservation efforts, he is a non tiring researcher who has spent years transcribing diaries and identifying the soldiers that were killed at the 1862 Battle of Perryville. View the video clip of the award presentation.

New Feature - Maps You Can Follow

Follow history - follow us. Many of the historical places we travel - and Pioneer Times covers - don’t always appear on present day maps. This new feature will include historical maps that show sites that were important in the 18th and early 19th centuries that are often off the beaten path of today’s interstate travel. Additional Maps now loaded...

The Siege of Fort Randolph -Point Pleasant, WV

Additional Photos Now Loaded including Captive! a realistic look at life on the frontier

A parade of colors near the monument, the sound of fife and drums, a battle on the battlefield and 18th century merchants with wares from A to Z. What better way to spend Memorial Day. Photos now loaded - newsreel now loaded!

Despite the heat and rain it was a great group that turned out for the 6th Annual Women on the Frontier at Fort Boonesborough. Lots of hands on learning and discussion for women and families to explore life in the 18th century. Click here.

Fort Boonesborough
18th Century Trade Fair

Visitors span out over Fort Boonesborough during the Annual Memorial Day Weekend Trade Fair. New faces, blanket traders, and goods for sale greeted visitors. Photos now loaded!

The William Whitley House near Crab Orchard, Kentucky hosted a small encampment over the weekend. The house known as the Guardian of the Wilderness Road was the first brick house built in Kentucky and was a welcome site to travelers entering the territory. Whitley and his wife Ester had 11 children and built the first Kentucky racetrack at Sportsman’s Hill. Whitley reentered military life in 1812 when he joined troops in battle in The War of 1812 where he died at the Battle of the Thames. Click here...

10th Anniversary of the Raid on Martin’s Station

Saturday, May 8th, saw one of the largest contingents of Indians ever to attack Martin’s Station at Wilderness Road State Park in Ewing, Virginia. Additional Photos now loaded.

18th Century Thunder
 at Historic Locust Grove

Members of the Illinois Regiment set up an encampment at Historic Locust Grove during Louisville’s kick off to derby festivities. While the city enjoyed an airshow and fireworks, visitors to Locust Grove enjoyed 18th century “thunder.” Click here for more.

Lore of the Laughery
at Friendship, Indiana
 proceeds despite rains

Skies cleared around noon on Saturday and visitors to Lore of the Laughery could shop, listen to music, or take in one of the many presentations. And on the hillside overlooking the blockhouse area, settlers fought off an Indian raid as both men and women gathered every available weapon to protect their families. All photos now loaded! Including a new feature entitled “Spotlight on a Re-Enactor.”

Sons of the American Revolution provide
Color Guard for Painted Stone

Each year The Painted Stone Settlers invite a special guest speaker to a spring meeting and open it to the public. This year’s April 1st meeting featured Mel Hankla as Governor Isaac Shelby. In honor of this event the local Isaac Shelby Chapter of the SAR was invited to participate in the event. Photos now loaded!

William Whitley Visits Boonesborough
 for the Fireside Chats

Colonial and Civil War Trade Show in
Lawrenceburg, KY draws a great crowd

The Salt River Long Rifles moved their annual trade show from December to February this year and were rewarded with a good turnout. Great goods for sale and plenty of familiar faces, in a well lit, cozy convention center. Click Here for more photos!

Fort Boonesborough. The 2010 Chats conclude on Saturday February 27 with a portrayal of Kentucky’s First Governor Isaac Shelby. Photos and Story and Newsreel of William Whitley Now loaded!

New Resource for Local Re-Enactors

As part of her website www.mandythestoryteller.com, Mandy Dick has added a section entitled “On this day”. Divided into sections the calendars cover Kentucky history, Indiana history and a special section on the Clark/Croghan families of Historic Locust Grove.

Dick, in addition to her storytelling portrays several historic characters including Lucy Clark Croghan. Lucy was sister to both George Rogers Clark and William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame. She and her husband William Croghan often hosted prominent Kentuckians of the time including all of her siblings and nieces and nephews.

Says Dick, “when I am preparing for a first person event - it helps to look at the calendars. I think it adds so much when interacting with the public to be able to know relative facts to the year and time you are portraying. Everything from births and deaths to what might have been happening in ‘Washington City’ are included.” Click on the link above to see what was happening on this day in Kentucky and Indiana history.

Maggie Delaney tells the story of her life in indentured servitude at the 2010 Fort Boonesborough Fireside Chats. Click here to read the story and see the Newsreel Clip.

Dancing through the Ages...
At The Frazier Museum Historical Ball

When the music started everyone danced. Cowboys and colonials, northern soldiers and doughboys, from the elegant to the common folk. It’s always an unusual site at the Frazier Historical Ball. Photos and Story - Click Here     Click Here for Newsreel

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