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Pioneer Day - June 1st 2008

at Blackacre

Photos by Kathy Cummings

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The Blackacre Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead is managed by the Blackacre Conservancy, a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving a special piece of Kentucky's natural legacy and early settlement history for visitors of all ages. At Blackacre, nearly three hundred acres filled with rolling fields, forests, and streams surround the historic homestead, which lies at the heart of the Blackacre Nature Preserve. The preserve’s land use history integrates education, agriculture, nature and historic preservation with visitor programs, a few private residences, a neighborhood garden, and community activities.

Blackacre last held a Pioneer Day back in the late 1990’s To revive this popular event re-enactors from Logan’s Company and The Painted Stones Settlers were invited to participate. Other demonstrators included woodworkers, basket makers, butter churners, spinners and weavers a flax break and more. Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary gave a speech and carriage rides around the grounds ran throughout the day.

For more information about Blackacre visit www.blackacrefoundation.org & www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Departments/EnvironmentalEd/blackacre/blackacre.html

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