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. Details will be posted here as planning progresses. (Dates subject to change)
All activities are FREE.
Junior Ranger Day will be held on April 27, 2012 at Alley Spring. Join a variety of state, local and federal agencies as they present programs on the importance of watershed stewardship. Intended for 4 -5th grades. Many schools will be formally participating, but "walk-ins" are welcome as well. This is an especially good program for homeschoolers.
Ozark Heritage Day will be held June 9, 2012 at Big Spring. Enjoy a look at the Ozarks of the 1930s with live craft demonstrations, music, food and fun. If you'd like to volunteer to present a traditional Ozark skill or perform, or just help out, please call 573-323-4806 or
e-mail.
The Haunting in the Hills will be Oct. 13, 2012 at Alley Spring. Enjoy traditional Ozark crafts, music and storytelling at our annual harvest season event. There will be demonstrations of daily chores such as homemade soapmaking, traditional craftsmen showing us how life was way back when, turn of the century children's games and lots more! If you'd like to volunteer to present a traditional Ozark skill or perform, or just help out, please call 573-226-3945.
Camp Lincoln Civil War Living History Encampment will be held on November 2 - 3rd, 2012 at Big Spring near Van Buren. This is to commemorate "Camp Lincoln", a Union camp established on the Current River in December 1862. The camp's establishment was part of the Union winter campaign to discourage Confederate raiding and bushwacking in the Ozarks. The living history event will provide students and the public with first hand insights into the hardships and experiences that the common Civil War soldier endured. Friday Nov 2nd will be dedicated to local school groups with reenactors demonstrating Artillery and Infantry drills, engineering, woodworking, recruiting and loyalty oaths, camp cooking, women in the Civil War and much more. Marching and firing demonstrations will be provided by the volunteer Union reenactment group, the "Turner Brigade". The public is invited to attend both days. FREE.
