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Homestead National Monument of America
Folk Artist Week
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The week of August 3 will be Folk Artist Week at Homestead National Monument of America. Chair caning, instrument making, basket making, and several other skills will be presented. The schedule is as follows:
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Artist
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Craft
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Sun., August 3
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1-5 pm
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Gene Roncka
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Painting
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Mon., Aug. 4
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10-5
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Merle Breunsbach
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Chair caning
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Tues., Aug 5
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10-5
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Mary Kay Osterhaus
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China painting
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Wed, Aug 6
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10-5
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Harold Witulski
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Instrument making
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Thurs, Aug 7
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10-5
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Clarence Mertins
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Broom tying
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Fri, Aug 8
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10-5
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Patty Minge
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Pine Needle Basket Making
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Sat., Aug 9
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10-5
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Merle Breunsbach
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Chair caning
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Sun, Aug 10
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10-5
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DiAnn Boehm
The Zahm Family
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Spinning
Candle Dipping,Soap Making, and Blacksmithing
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Things To Do At The Park
Go back in time, explore nature, attend a special event
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Nearby Attractions
There are many historic, cultural, and nature sites nearby
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For Kids
Dress up like a homesteader, become a junior ranger
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Did You Know?
The Homestead Act of 1862 changed the world with its offer of free land. Millions of people immigrated to America seeking their fortune, shifting populations along with the power of governments.
-- Homestead National Monument of America
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Last Updated: August 06, 2008 at 17:27 EST |
