Join us at the Settlers Museum on Saturday, October 13 as we host the 2nd Annual Heritage Day Event. All day Saturday from 10:00 until 4:00 demonstrations of regional crafts, culinary arts, and cultural history will be held at various locations throughout the museum grounds. From a Shingle Mill Demonstration by the Mountain Empire Antique Tractor Club, to the ever popular Woodstove Cooking demonstration by Museum Volunteers, there will be a little of something for everyone to enjoy!
Apple Butter Demonstration with the Meyers Family
Museum Volunteer Melody Meyers and her family are back again this year to demonstrate the traditional art of apple butter making. Fresh apples are slow cooked over an open fire, then seasoned to perfection with the Meyers' Family recipe. Stay long enough, and you may be able to take home a jar or two.
Blacksmithing Demonstration with Bud Thompson
Visitors to our Settlers Day Event will certainly remember Blacksmith Bud Thompson! From Tazewell, VA, Mr Thompson has been smithing in the traditional style for many years. Take home one of his hand forged candle holders, or a horsehoe nail ring.
Fiber Arts Demonstrations in Spinning, Weaving, and Crochet
Heritage crafts are making a comeback. See the process of fiber production from start to finish, with demonstrations in Spinning, Weaving, and Crochet. Watch Evelyn Lahman of Mill Creek Studios spin fiber into thread. using a traditional foot powered spinning wheel. Fiber artist Kathleen Masson Hill from Troutdale, VA will demonstrate the art of weaving thread into cloth. Local craftsman Gary Payne will demonstrate advanced techniques in crochet, an ancient craft regaining popularity in today's hectic world.
Guest Speaker Chief Lee Vest of the Remnant Yuchi Nation 1:00 in the Lindamood School
At One O'clock in the afternoon, in the Lindamood School House.
Chief Lee Vest will speak about the experience of the Native American
population of the region. Chief Vest will specifically address the
reasons his people chose to stay here in the region rather than go West
on the Trail of Tears.
In addition to the lecture, Chief Vest will
exhibit and explain traditional items used by his people in day-to-day living.
Chief Vest is a direct decendant of Pamunkey (Powhatan) Chief Opecancanough. Chief Vest was
past Chairman of the Archaeology Advisory Committee of Advisory Council
Tennessee Indian Affairs, as well as a past member of the Advisory
Council Tennessee Indian Affairs (ACTIA),the TN State Tribal
Recognition Committee, the TN Native American Tourism Committee and the
National Congress of American Indians.
A master silversmith and Woodland Indian artist, Vest is presently coordinating the constructing of a traditional 1750 Yuchi
Indian Village at Bays Mountain in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Antique Farm Machinery Demonstration The Mountain Empire Antique Tractor Club will be on site all day to answer questions about vintage farm equipment. They will show an antique shingle mill in action, along with other farm implements, allowing you to see firsthand the machines that revolutionized the farming industry. Wagon Rides Down the Farm Lane with Steve Hutton Shuttle Service to and from the Farm will be provided again this year by Steve Hutton and Friends. Two Horse drawn wagons will be on hand to ferry visitors up and down the half mile farm lane. Wood Working Demonstrations
Bowl carving will be demonstrated by Richard Vogel of Tazewell, VA. Using hand tools exclusively, Mr. Vogel creates artful bowls from native woods. Master wood worker Wayne Dick, also of Tazewell, will demonstrate wood carving techniques. Mr. Dick creates walking sticks, figurines and more using hand carving tools. Both artists will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Wood Stove Cooking Demonstration Museum
Volunteer Doris Ratliff is back in the kitchen again cooking up more
delightful treats on the woodstove. Joining her this year is Museum
Volunteer Theresa Payne. Taste a bit of old-fashioned goodness, the
way Grandma used to do it with home made biscuits, country ham, and
October beans cooking on the Majestic Wood Stove in the Farmhouse
Kitchen. Music All Day Long on the Farmhouse Porch
The Barker Family & Friends will be live on the farmhouse porch throughout the day performing a mixed repertoire of Gospel and Bluegrass music. The Barker Family is sure to bring a toe tapping good time to all who gather round.
Special Musical Guest Elizabeth Laprelle of Rural Retreat will be performing Traditional Mountain Ballads accompanied by her mother. Ms. Laprelle will be performing on the farmhouse porch from 11 until 12. Be sure to hear this amazing vocalist singing the old songs with new feeling.
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