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2009 EVENTS

March 9, 7 p.m. Slide presentation: Dr. Rochelle Lurie, archaeological findings from the Bates cabin in Macktown. Macktown Living History Education Center.

March 28, April 4, April 18, 10 a.m. - noon. Character development workshop, how to dress for reenacting and/or to develop a personna.
Macktown Living History Education Center.

April 25 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and April 26, 2009 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Annual Gathering Historic District, Macktown. Download poster.

July 10, 24, 31 archaeology digs open to public.
Limited registration. Wednesday, July 22nd - children dig (ages 9-12). Call (815) 624-4200 for registration. Historic District, Macktown.

July 18 Flintknapping  classes by master flintknapper, Larry Kinsella. 2 offered. Morning and afternoon. Limited registration. $30 each session. Historic grounds, Macktown. Limited registration, call (815) 624-4200 for more information.



Click here to see pictures of Macktown Gathering April 2008.




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