Southern Indiana Living JulyAug 2016

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September 17-18, 2016 Saturday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Attractions • Artisans and Craft Booths • Entertainment, including regional bands • Historical Re-enactors • A living pioneer village • Village pioneer demonstrations • Food Vendors The Stevens Memorial Museum and the Depot Train Museum are open and free to the public during the festival. Other special events at Historic Beck’s Grist Mill Voices From the Past Tour of Salem’s Crown Hill Cemetery Te festival has been endorsed by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission as one of the ofcial Indiana Bicentennial Celebration Events For complete information regarding the Festival, lodgings and related events, visit www.washingtoncountytourism.com July/Aug 2016 • 38 Photo credit: Dowling Family Photography
Don’t just read about history... Walk hand in hand with history at Salem, Indiana’s Old Settler’s Days Festival Salem Indiana’s Old Setler’s Days is a free public annual festival frst held for the community in 1875. It was established to commemorate and honor the pioneers who setled the wilderness lands of the Indiana Territory that would eventually become Washington County and since its inception has continued to grow into the hallmark festival it has become through the years. Held the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of September, the festival welcomes thousands of visitors to the grounds of The John Hay Center which includes The Steven’s Memorial Museum, a reconstructed living pioneer village, The Depot Train Museum and the birthplace of international statesman, John Milton Hay who served as private secretary to Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. History truly comes alive on the grounds of the pioneer village as the various buildings are occupied with the residents of the village willing and gladly sharing their stories of pioneer life and demonstrating pioneer crafts. If the blacksmith shop seems a bit hot, visitors may choose to stop by the village general store to sample the wares or relax in the shade of the loom house as the ladies work on their weaving. Of course, there’s no telling what famous guests may be visiting the village at any given time during the festival. Word has it that Abraham Lincoln may stop by for a visit with his friend and personal secretary, John Milton Hay near the house where Hay was born. Being a political year, one can never be sure Endorsed by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission as one of the ofcial Indiana Bicentennial Celebration Events just what historical politician might show up. Of course, partaking of the hand cranked fresh apple cider and parched corn might just be the refreshment of choice as guests stroll the many artisan and craft booths set up around the grounds of the Hay House. From carvers to jewelry makers, candle makers and wood workers and much more, the artisan’s booths are always a favorite. If it’s entertainment that’s preferred, then there will be plenty found either on the village stage or on the porch of The Depot Train Museum located on the grounds. From local talent to well-known regional bands, there’s something for the entire family. During the festival, the Steven’s Memorial Museum and The Depot Train Museum will be open to view with no charge. Both museums contain thousands of items within their exhibit spaces sure to please the history buf in all. Of course, there will be an abundance of food vendors at the festival as well to fll everyone’s appetite. Although the John Hay Center grounds is the main area of festival, other events held throughout the community including a Voices from the Past City Cemetery Tour at Salem’s historically signifcant Crown Hill Cemetery and special events at the fully restored and operating historic Beck’s Mill will be of interest also.• For complete information regarding accommodations and other events throughout the community during the festival, visit washingtoncountytourism.com * ADVERTISEMENT * July/Aug 2016 • 39
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