Bill O'Donnell
One of many traditional craftsmen who will be demonstrating the essential skills of yesteryear at Ozark Heritage Days.
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.
Split and Whittle Workshop, November 7, 2009 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This workshop will focus on traditional woodworking crafts, featuring Ozark wood splitting and shaping. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about traditional tools, how they were used in a subsistence life style, and have some hands-on demonstrations.The four main areas will be woodworking with traditional Ozark tools, wood cleaving and riving, tool cleaning and preservation, and tool sharpening. Meet at Park headquarters in Van Buren, MO.
An Ozark Christmas, December 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Park Headquarters, Van Buren, MO. Christmas is a favorite time of year for many people. The smell of freshly baked cookies, snowflakes falling softly to the ground and twinkling lights around every corner remind us of special memories of years past. This event will celebrate our unique Ozark culture while teaching local young students about the traditions of the past. Join us for the fun - and a free cup of hot cocoa! (For more information call Cathy Runge at 573-323-4806)
Old Ozarks Christmas on December 12, 2009 at Alley Spring near Eminence, MO. The festivities will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Alley General Store, where you can enjoy complimentary holiday treats and hot beverages, and create your own old-fashioned Christmas ornament. (For more information call Dena Matteson at 573-226-3945)
The grounds at Alley Mill, the Story's Creek School, and the General Store will be draped with evergreens and signs of holiday cheer. In addition, the General Store will be brimming with special "Ozark" holiday gift ideas. Old Mill Christmas Ornaments and traditional crafts from local Ozark artisans will be nestled in with books, music, and toys relating to the fascinating culture and history of the Ozarks!
Plans for Next Year:
Ozark Heritage Days at Big Spring, will be held the second weekend of June 2010. Enjoy watching the skills of yesteryear demonstrated by woodworkers, farmers, and craftsmen of all types. If you'd like to volunteer to present a traditional Ozark craft, or just help out, please call Bryan Culpepper at 573-323-8822.
The Haunting in the Hills will be held the second weekend in October , 2010. Enjoy traditional Ozark crafts, music and storytelling at our annual harvest season event. If you'd like to volunteer to present a traditional Ozark skill or perform, or just help out, please call Dena Matteson at 573-226-3945.
Watch this space. As planning progresses, details will be posted here.
