34th Annual KALAMAZOO
Living History SHOW

Sponsored By

YANKEE  DOODLE  MUZZLE  LOADERS,  INC.

The 2009 Kalamazoo Living History Show™
A Great Show During Uncertain Times!

Before the actual event, many expressed worry about what would happen at the 2009 Kalamazoo Living History Show™ due to the recession- would the usual large crowds show up? Would sales be any good? Would we all take a huge hit, due to the unstable economy?

All those fears were put to rest as the crowd swelled to near record numbers on Saturday. People poured in waves through the gates to shop, visit with old friends and make new ones, and to enjoy the programming. The show had its largest Saturday crowd in ten years, and Sunday’s crowd was excellent as well. Most dealers reported good sales, and some indicated they’d had record sales.

“Fort St. Joseph, 1691-1781- The Fort of Four Flags” was the theme of this year’s show, and it proved to be a very big draw. All of the lectures were well attended, and visitors enjoyed the outstanding display of artifacts from the archaeological dig at the fort site. Speakers included Carol Bainbridge, Terrance J. Martin, Michael S. Nassaney, José António Brandão, Stephen Kettner, LisaMarie Malischke, Andrew Beaupré, Amanda Brooks, and Emily Powell. Members of the Fort St. Joseph support organization, “Support the Fort, Inc.,” helped interpret and display the artifacts. Archaeological excavations are ongoing, and the dig will be resumed this summer.

The show remained strong during these uncertain times because of the outstanding reputation it enjoys due to the quality and professionalism of the dealers and the educational excellence of the programming. Yankee Doodle Muzzle Loaders, Inc. wishes to thank the dealers, the program personnel, and the visitors for their support, enthusiasm, and faith in the show.

Plans for our 35th annual Kalamazoo Living History Show™, March 20-21, 2010 are well under way. Various committees and individuals are hard at work to bring you still another outstanding program and list of presenters for next year’s show. Please check our website frequently for updates.

Anyone interested in applying as a dealer for the 2010 show is invited to contact Leslie Martin Dotson, President and CEO, Kalamazoo Living History Show, P.O. Box 2214, West Lafayette, IN 47996, 765.563.6792, klhs@dcwi.com.

LARGEST JURIED SHOW IN THE MIDWEST DEVOTED TO LIVING HISTORY & ACCOUTREMENTS

March 21-22, 2009

ADMISSION AT THE DOOR $5.00
Children 12 and Under Admitted Free When Accompanied By An Adult
No Strollers Allowed

Kalamazoo County Expo Center
Kalamazoo County Fair Ground
2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo Mi.
I-94, Exit 80, North

PRE-1890 ORIGINAL OR REPRODUCTION LIVING HISTORY SUPPLIES AND RELATED CRAFTS SEARCH YOUR ATTIC, GARAGE, AND BASEMENT - BRING IN YOUR PRE-1890 WEAPONS AND ACCOUTERMENTS EXPERTS WILL BE ON HAND TO IDENTIFY AND VALUE THEM FOR YOU

The largest, nationally recognized, juried show in the Midwest devoted to pre-1890 original or reproduction living history supplies, accouterments and related crafts.  More than 10,000 historical re-enactors from pre-Revolutionary through the Civil War, history buffs, collectors, and the general public from 18 states and Canada come together for a festive weekend to buy, sell and trade.  The event attracts over 270 of the finest craftsman and dealers of living history supplies and related crafts from throughout the United States. 

The Kalamazoo Living History Show was created in 1976 to bring history alive and entertain as well as expose the general public to some of the most fascinating times in our history.  Each year the focus of the show changes allowing various historical reenactment groups, organizations and individuals, dressed in period clothing, the opportunity to host the show and share their knowledge and enthusiasm of history with all of us.

Anyone attending the show in pre-1890 style clothing will be eligible for a drawing on a historically accurate Witney Point Blanket each day.

FUTURE SHOW DATES
March 20-21, 2010	•	March 19-20, 2011	•	March 17-18, 2012

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