Mary Patton was a frontier woman who also made black powder. Patton came from England and her father who came from Scotland taught her the skill. After she married John Patton they moved to the Watauga settlement where they built a powder mill. They were lucky where they found themselves because there were nearby caves to supply the necessary elements needed for black powder. Mary Patton broke the mold when it came to what people expected from an 18th century woman.
Thanks to Fort Boonesborough for hosting this event. It began in 2004 and has run each year (except for the pandemic years.) Thanks to Guest Interpreter Pam Eddy, Presenter Elizabeth Lawson, the Fort Boonesborough Foundation, the staff and employees of the fort. Elizabeth Chalfant for her photos and all of the volunteers and attendees who spent their time and energy to present this slice of history to the public.
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