35th Annual KALAMAZOO
Living History SHOW

Sponsored By

YANKEE  DOODLE  MUZZLE  LOADERS,  INC.

Lyrics of the Lakes- History and Heritage Interpreted Through Music

Many aspects of the history and culture of a society can be traced through its music, and the unique heritage of Michigan and the upper Great Lakes is no exception. The 2010 Kalamazoo Living History Show™ will focus on and explore the rich and varied cultural traditions of the Great Lakes region from earliest European contact up to the late 19th century. Included will be the musical traditions of the Native Americans, the lilting, rhythmic songs of the French voyageurs, the martial music of the fifers & drummers that accompanied the European military powers battling to take control of this rich fur trading area in the 18th century, songs from the Civil War era, and music of the logging and mining industries during their heyday.

Musicians specializing in the heritage of Great Lakes music will be performing at the show, interpreting these cultures through the lyrics and music that have been passed on to us through time. We invite you to come listen, learn, participate, tap your toes, and most of all, enjoy- enjoy the sounds our forefathers left us!

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

March 20-21, 2010

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 19-20, 2011	•	March 17-18, 2012

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