18TH Century Encampment Returns to Indian Steps Museum
June 8, 2006
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18TH Century Encampment Returns to Indian Steps Museum
George Platts, leader of The Black Boys, an 18th Century re-enactor’s group, tells us that some special things are being planned for our annual 18th Century Encampment to be held at Indian Steps Museum Fathers Day week-end, June 17 and 18. 2006.
June 8, 2006 — George Platts, leader of The Black Boys, an 18th Century re-enactor’s group, tells us that some special things are being planned for our annual 18th Century Encampment to be held at Indian Steps Museum Fathers Day week-end, June 17 and 18. 2006.
This encampment will again center upon Doudle’s Company, part of Thompson’s Rifle Battalion, a rifle company that was raised in York County, Pennsylvania in 1775.
Some of the activities that will take place during this week-end will be free horse-drawn wagon rides from Indian Steps Museum to Otter Creek Campground.
Some of the crafts being demonstrated will be small loom weaving, brain tanning deer hides, primitive archery and spear launching, cooking over open fire and casting shot and ball.
There will also be many hand made items on display including clothing, camp equipment of all kinds, knives, long guns and their accouterments.
The Indian Steps Museum is located along the Susquehanna River, a short distance from the junction of Rt. 425 and Indian Steps Road, Airville, Pa. There is no charge for this event or entry into the museum. Donations will be gladly accepted. For more information, call 717-862-3948.
For more information about this news release, please contact George Platts at 717-932-1136 or Ed Grissinger at 717-927-6923.