44th Kalamazoo Living History Show™
March 16-17, 2019
More than 10,000 historical re-enactors, history enthusiasts, collectors and the general public from the United States and Canada are expected to attend the 44th annual Kalamazoo Living History Show™. The juried, nationally recognized show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 176-17 2019, at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The show attracts over 270 of the finest artisans and vendors of pre-1890 living history supplies and related crafts from throughout the United States and Canada. Other highlights include children’s activities, Native American dancing and singing, and many artisans who will demonstrate their crafts.
The Kalamazoo Living History Show™ is open to the general public Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for a single day adult pass; $10.00 for a weekend adult pass. Children 12 years of age and under admitted free when accompanied by a parent.
Those interested in being a vendor at the show are invited to contact kalamazoolivinghistoryshow@gmail.com for an application.
Theme of the 44th Annual Kalamazoo Living History Show™
“A Kind of Continual Miracle” - Benjamin Franklin
Agriculture, from the Native "3-Sisters" production technique to modern mechanized farming, is inextricably woven into American history. The tools and methods related to the production, transportation, distribution and storage of agricultural products are as important as the rifle, knife and tomahawk to the story of this country. The 2019 Kalamazoo Living History Show takes a look at historic agriculture, from early colonial food production methods and historic farm techniques to the modern "Farm to Table" movementand heritage breeds of animals. We are also proud to welcome Hassan Davis, an authority on York of the Lewis and Clark Expedition!
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Schedule of Events
| Saturday, March 16th | Sunday, March 17th |
|---|---|
| 9:30 "Discover York - Black Explorer of the Lewis & Clark Expedition" Presenter: Hassan Davis |
9:30 "Solar Power Down on the Farm" |
| 10:30 "American Food Security - A Changing Definition" Presenters: Debra A. Reid, PhD. and Jim Slining |
10:30 "Discover York - Black Explorer of the Lewis & Clark Expedition" Presenter: Hassan Davis |
| 11:30 "The Tools that Built American Barns" Presenter: Michael Yazel |
11:30 "When Nature's Vegetables become 'Weeds' - Foraging to Supplement Food Supplies" |
| 12:30 "Raising Heritage Breed Poultry" Presenter: Lauren Reed |
12:30 "American Food Security - A Changing Definition" Presenters: Debra A. Reid, PhD. and Jim Slining |
| 1:30 "Solar Power Down on the Farm" |
1:30 "The Tools that Built American Barns" Presenter: Michael Yazel |
| 2:30 "When Nature's Vegetables become 'Weeds' - Foraging to Supplement Food Supplies" |
2:30 "Reenactor Peril!" |
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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Need a place to sit and rest?
Go to Room A and relax, while enjoying concessions
CHILDRENS’ ACTIVITIES Many ongoing activities will be provided for children all day, each day, including bead stringing, fur trading, coloring, “Spur Stompin’ Stampede,” and Lincoln Logs! All activities are FREE. Activities are designed for children 12 years and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. |
PERIOD CHURCH SERVICE Sunday- 1:30 p.m. - Led by Parson John of Parson John’s Living History |
The Making of “Maggie Delaney: Her Story” Carol Jarboe portrays Maggie Delaney, an Irish indentured servant who gains passage to the new world, only to lose her family in the process. Carol and Frank Jarboe have teamed up with the folks at Townsends to film the telling of this story. Rick and Hillary Wagner of Jim’s Red Pants wrote an album of music inspired by the tale. Come hear about this new video! Saturday- 12:30 p.m |
Enjoy Fife and Drum music of the 1812 era, played by 1st Regiment Volunteers, Corp of Music Saturday- 2:30 p.m |
NATIVE AMERICAN DRUMMING AND DANCING Saturday- 11:30 a.m., Sunday- 2:30 p.m. Saturday- 1:30 p.m., Sunday- 11:30 a.m. |
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LECTURES & LEARNING Saturday Sunday |
For more information about the Kalamazoo Living History Show™, contact Leslie Martin Conwell, P.O. Box 2214, West Lafayette, IN 47996, telephone 765.563.6792, kalamazoolivinghistoryshow@gmail.com, www.KalamazooShow.com.
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