Civil War Music Festival Slated for 2011

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 l

et 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.

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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.

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

The Scout on Marble Creek

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.

“Beyond Photography”

Graphic Enterprises debuted their new series “Beyond Photography” on February 26th and 27th at The Colonial and Civil War Trade Fair hosted by The Salt River Long Rifles in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

“Beyond Photography” is a series of Giclee Prints framed and signed by the artists. Most of these initial prints deal with historic settings, log cabins, barns and landscapes. They are printed with archival papers and high quality pigment inks - framed and ready to hang in your home or office.

The print at the right is by Jim Cummings and titled “Girl Carding Wool”. All prints are available framed and available for purchase. Email for more details and watch for a selection of prints to appear here on the web site.

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