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Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Special Events

Special Events this Year:

 
Julie O'Donnell with spinning wheel
Bill O'Donnell
One of many traditional craftsmen who will be demonstrating the essential skills of yesteryear at the Haunting of the Hills.

Ozark National Scenic Riverways hosts a variety of Special Events each season. These may change from year to year, so watch this space for our latest offerings. Events planned so far for 2008 will include:

Tools That Built America, August 2 and 3, 2008 at Alley Mill. See the many tools, from Native American stone axes through pioneer woodworking tools, that people have used through American history.

Demonstrators will be present displaying the art of tiehacking, rope making, lye soap making, basket weaving, blacksmithing, flintknapping, butter churning, powder horn making, shingle riving, woodworking andmore. Several demonstrations will be conducted using authentic tools throughoutthe day and visitors will have the opportunity to try their hand at using someof these ancient relics from days gone by.         FREE. 



Ozark Storytelling Event, August 30, 2008 at the Big Spring Depression Farm. We'll share our Ozark heritage through traditional storytelling. Ozark tales of the Civil War, Native Americans, tall tales and superstitions will fill the hollows of Big Spring. Listen and enjoy as we remininsce, inspire, excite and entertain with stories of the past. Call 573-323-4236, ext 238 if you'd like to volunteer to perform. More details later, watch this space! FREE.

The Haunting in the Hills at Alley Spring, October 11 & 12, 2008 Enjoy traditional Ozark crafts, music and storytelling at our annual harvest season event. Click for more details. FREE.

And of course there will be Ranger Programs such as slide shows, cultural demonstrations, hikes, and cave tours. There's always plenty to do throughout the summer on any weekend!

 
Antique firearm
An old time trapper demonstrates the tools of his trade at last year's Haunting.
This year's performers and demonstrators are subject to change.
 
Folks canoeing on the Current River.  

Did You Know?
Ozark National Scenic Riverways has two of the finest canoeing rivers in the Midwest. The spring fed Current and Jacks Fork Rivers provide a fun way to get closer to nature and build family memories. More at www.nps.gov/ozar
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Last Updated: July 11, 2008 at 16:13 EST