July 19 Down on the Farm celebration of America 250
MEDIA RELEASE__What do a French fur trader, a collector of Shawnee artifacts, a Native American, two folk singers and a gaggle of dulcimers have in common? They will all be at Little Riley Creek Farm during a free Down on the Farm celebration from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19.
- Wagon Rides / Farm Tours: Every 1/2 hour
- Display of Shawnee artifacts and cultural items - Gary Wetherill
- Reenactor Mark Brumbaugh will portray a French fur trader and have historical items and furs to show
- Concessions: Popcorn, Slushies, Cotton Candy and more!
ENTERTAINMENT
1:00 50 (songs) for (America) 250 by Wendy Chappell-Dick and John Jantzen
1:30 Native American drum, flute and storytelling by Georgia Adams
2:00 Riley Creek Strummers
3:00 50 (songs) for (America) 250 by Wendy Chappell-Dick and John Jantzen
3:30 Native American drum, flute and storytelling by Georgia Adams
4:00 50 (songs) for (America) 250 by Wendy Chappell-Dick and John Jantzen
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