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Theme
of 37th Annual
KALAMAZOO
Living History SHOW
Sponsored By
YANKEE DOODLE MUZZLE LOADERS, INC.
1812: The Northwest Territory- Edge of the Abyss
In the months after the narrow victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe by William Henry Harrison’s forces in 1811, the U.S. Congress declares war on Great Britain. Unprepared for war and poorly led, American land forces suffer humiliating defeats. Michilimackinac and Detroit fall. Massacres occur at Dearborn and River Raisin. Fort Wayne is under siege. Into this maelstrom again steps Harrison, appointed Brigadier General in August, 1812.
Welcome to the 2012 Kalamazoo Living History Show™ during this bicentennial anniversary of the beginning of the War of 1812. We are excited to bring you outstanding presenters from River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Fort Meigs State Historic Site, and the Mississinewa Battlefield Society to help us examine the struggle for the Old Northwest Territory.
“We Bring History Alive!”
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| Saturday, March 17th Room “B” | Sunday, March 18th Room “B” |
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| 10:30 “Mississinewa- America’s First Victory in 1812” Presenter: Stan Steiner, Mississinewa Battlefield Society |
11:00 “Fort Meigs in the Western Theater of War” Presenters: Marty and Tamia Land, Fort Meigs |
| 11:30 “From Mackinac to Detroit: His Majesty’s Indian Allies in Michigan, 1807-1815” Dr. Timothy Willig, Indiana University South Bend |
12:00 “The Significance of the Battles on the River Raisin” Presenter: Daniel Downing, Supervisory Park Ranger, Chief of Education, Interpretation and Operations, River Raisin National Battlefield Park |
| 1:00 “Fort Meigs in the Western Theater of War” Presenters: Marty and Tamia Land, Fort Meigs |
1:30 “Mississinewa- America’s First Victory in 1812” Presenter: Stan Steiner, Mississinewa Battlefield Society |
| 2:00 “The Significance of the Battles on the River Raisin” Presenter: Daniel Downing, Supervisory Park Ranger, Chief of Education, Interpretation and Operations, River Raisin National Battlefield Park
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| 3:00 Reenactor Peril! |
Schedule of Activities
Room A and Room D
Room A
Saturday- 12:30 p.m., Sunday- 12:30 p.m.
Bush Native American Drum and Dance
Members of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians, the Bush Native American Drum and Dance tell the story of their People through their outstanding drumming, singing, and dancing. As the Pokagon Potawatomi tribal educational material states: “…the drum for the Nishnabe has special meaning: it represents the heartbeat of our people…” The Bush family is always a great favorite wherever they appear, and their music and dance are eloquent representations of a vibrant culture.
Saturday and Sunday- various times
Jim’s Red Pants
As the musical duo “Jim’s Red Pants,” Rick and Hillary Wagner play an amazing variety of original, historic, and contemporary American, Celtic, Scandinavian, and other world folk music. Hillary, a graduate of the College-Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati, and Rick, who holds both bachelor and master degrees in English and creative writing, love what they do and that is reflected in the vivacity of their music.
Children’s Activities, Room A
For children 12 years and younger. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday
11:00- String a Bead Necklace
1:30- Costume Try-On
2:30- Children’s Trade Blanket
Sunday
10:00- Costume Try-On
11:30- Children’s Trade Blanket
2:00- String a Bead Necklace
Room D
Saturday
12:00-“Rejecting the Past- Clothing Changes of the Regency”- Jone Steward
2:00- “The History of Gourds- Becoming Tupperware™ of the 18th Century”- Perry Riley Jr.
Sunday
12:00-“The History of Gourds- Becoming Tupperware™ of the 18th Century”- Perry Riley Jr.
2:00- “Rejecting the Past- Clothing Changes of the Regency”- Jone Steward
The Kalamazoo Living History Show™ would like to thank the presenters for sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm with all of us!
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