Maury County
History Fair
May 3-4, 2013
Rippavilla Plantation
Friday, May 3 is designated as education day
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Sidesaddle Demonstrations
Students will get a crash course in how horses were important to the settlement of TN. Additionally, they will get to see a variety of historically accurate saddles and learn about how ladies dressed and mounted horses for sidesaddle riding. Someone may even get pulled from the crowd to try on the riding habit!
Trapping & Hide Tanning/Preparation
Students will get to experience firsthand the process of taking an animal hide from the trap to a finished piece of leather or a blanket. Demonstration will include scraping, stretching, and tanning. Students will also get to touch a variety of pelts from beaver to rabbit and beyond.
Cooking in a soldier's Camp
Medical Practices in the 1800’s (Saturday Only)
Imagine being hurt on the battlefield. Our resident doctor will use a volunteer to demonstrate methods for treating wounds, amputating, and much more! (Don’t worry; no actual amputations will be performed.) Students will also get to see medical instruments and medicines used during the 1800s.
The Native American Experience, with an emphasis on 17th & 18th Century Cherokee Experience
Through an engaging presentation, students will learn the true history of the Cherokee experience in Tennessee. They can expect to learn a few words from the Cherokee language as well. Be prepared to exercise your feet and vocal cords for some social dancing and singing!
Leather working
How were moccasins, leggings, hunting bags, saddles and more created? Students will get a first-hand look at these processes.
Traditional Dulcimer Music
Students will be serenaded with the traditional sounds of the dulcimer and TN Music Box. If they are really good listeners, we might even have a sing-along!
Blacksmithing
See a coal-iron forge and traditional blacksmithing techniques. This is a fan favorite!
War of 1812 Infantry Demonstration
Students will get to experience a small piece of the War of 1812 first-hand from Infantry marching to weapon loading and firing. The presentation will also give students a brief overview of the War of 1812 and its impact on Tennesseans.
Stories of a French Courier de Bois on the frontier
Meet Jean Baptiste, French Courier de Bois and member of the Lewis & Clark expedition. Students will be enthralled by his tales of life with the natives and experiences on the trail!
Mountain Man Life & Tomahawk Throwing
What was it like living and hunting on the frontier? The day to day life of the Long Hunter will be brought to life with lots of great things to see and touch. Students will also be treated to a tomahawk throwing demonstration.
Historical Weapons Firing Demonstrations
Students will get to learn about a variety of weapons used during the Revolutionary War, frontier times, War of 1812, and the Civil War. A favorite for students & teachers alike, our trained re-enactors will actually load and fire several weapons (blanks or powder only – designated firing range).
Activity Station will include
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Tomahawk Throwing |
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Period games including graces |
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Quill Pen Writing |
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Hanky (or Church) Doll Making |
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Creating a replica of the first "animated" toy |
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Corn Grinding |
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Clothes Washing |
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More to come! |
This event is funded in part by a grant from the
Tennessee Arts Commission
