Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:08:00 +0000 (UTC) From: Linda Graeper <llgraeper@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <867783027.4391406.1503979680757@mail.yahoo.com> Subject: CaledoniaHeritageFestival
Historical Reenactment at Historical Village
The annual Caledonia Heritage Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday Sep
t. 9-10 at the Caledonia Historical Village 7330 Five Mile Rd, 1/8 mile eas
t of Hwy 38 on 5 Mile Rd. This year’s theme is “Back to the
Past.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The event is provid
ed to the public free of charge by the Caledonia Historical Society. Free p
arking is available, but a $5.00 donation is encouraged to help support the
Village.
The family-friendly event is an educational opportunity that features livin
g history from the mid-1800s when Caledonia was first being settled. Learn
from the descendants of these early Caledonians as they share their ancesto
rs’ stories. Tour the 1840s Ruud Cabin, the 1877 Caledonia Town Hal
l and visit with the village blacksmith at the Myers Museum. The Historica
l Village also includes the 1902 Milwaukee Road Depot, a 1927 Caboose and a
pre-1900 machine shed. All buildings will be staffed with docents to answe
r questions.
Civil War cannon demonstrations are provided showing both sides of The War
of Rebellion in the 1860s. Civil War reenactors in period correct costumes
will be available to answer questions both at the battlefield and at their
camps.
Numerous children’s activities will be offered including games and
activities from the mid-1800s. There also will be numerous craft and food
booths. There will be a bake sale in the 1902 Depot and a homemade pie auc
tion on Saturday at 2 pm. An outdoor non-denominational church service wil
l be held Sunday at 9 am.