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Blue Licks Battlefield State Park Commerorates the 228th Anniversary of the historic battle

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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.

The Annual CLA Show Again Features the Finest

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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

2010 Calendar of Coming Events

Sept 4 & 5  The Fair at New Boston - Springfield, OH - Learn more...
Sept 10-12  The Long Run Massacre hosted by The Painted Stone Settlers in Shelbyville,              KY Re-Enactors and Sutlers welcome. Learn more...
Sept 18-19  100 Years on the Ohio - A Timeline Event - Farnsley-Moreman Landing                 Louisville, KY
Sept 18-19  34th Annual Simon Kenton Festival in Old Washington, KY Learn More
Sept 18-19  KohKohMah and Foster - A French and Indian War Event - Kokokmo, IN

Sept 24-26  The Siege of Fort Boonesborough - Fort Boonesborough State Park near                Richmond, KY - Click for more details
Sept 24-26 Mary Ingles Trail Event - Beechfork State Park, Barboursville, WV

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A look at Mad Anne Bailey
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American history is populated with colorful characters and interesting people. And so too, are the re-enactors that portray them. It seems especially true in the case of Suzanne Larner who appears perfectly comfortable as the legendary Mad Anne Bailey.
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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

Civil War Music Festival Slated for 2011

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

The Sesquicentennial music festival features a variety on 19th century band music. Groups and lecturers from across the country will convene in Frankfort, KY for the weekend series. Performances will range from stage bands to marching bands - culminating with a Battle of the Bands on Sunday. All events will be free and open to the public. Learn more on the new Cornets and Cannons Website designed by Graphic Enterprises

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

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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

and is preserved as part of the Kentucky State Park System. Built by William and Esther Whitley the home is located near Stanford, KY. It was dubbed “the guardian of the wilderness road” and was a frequent stopping point for settlers entering Kentucky. William Whitley was an early settler to Kentucky in 1775 and active in the Indian Wars. At the age of 61 Whitley enlisted as a private during the War of 1812 where he was killed at The Battle of the Thames on October 5, 1813.
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New Feature on Pioneer Times USA

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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 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.

A Panoramic look at Fort Boonesborough

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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

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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

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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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“The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be

Celebrating
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A visit to the Indiana Territory Festival - (left) a Surveyor displays his tools, (right) a first person presentation about Polly Strong, and (below) inside the capitol building at Corydon, Indiana. Click here for more photos of the event, including the story of Polly Strong and her fight for freedom in the Indiana Supreme Court. Article by Kathy Cummings Photos by Jim Cummings

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Tamla Boone as Polly Strong

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commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more. “ John Adams in a letter to Abigail. 

Although we celebrate the 4th of July and not the 2nd as Adams stated, we do celebrate it in many ways.

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!

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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.

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 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!

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

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

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Civil War Preservation Trust Names Perryville Park Manager, Kurt Holman Preservationist of the Year.

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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...

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The Siege of Fort Randolph -Point Pleasant, WV

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Memorial Day Weekend Events Take Visitors back to an Earlier Time

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The Scout on Marble Creek

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An 18th century journal account with photos of an unspoiled area where Daniel Boone and others once lived as told by Kristi Heasley. Click here to learn more about Marble Creek.

Women on the Frontier at Fort Boonesborough

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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.

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18th Century Trade Fair

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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!

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A Visit to the William Whitley House

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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

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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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