Laura Ingalls Wilder Day Showcase
Laura Ingalls Wilder Day
Saturday August 1st, 2009
Time: 9am-4:30pm
Tomorrow’s event is rain or shine, with activities indoors and outdoors.
Cost: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (over 62) and $6 for children 5-17(children 4 and under free).
Parking
Parking is free and we have over flow parking at the Cerebal Palsy Center (2801 S Webster Ave) with a free shuttle bus taking people up to the front door of Heritage Hill. We ask our guests to plan ahead and arrive early.
Event Details
Heritage Hill State Historical Park Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic Little House books will come to life. Activities include making bullets, historic dancing, baking Jonny-cakes, rug braiding, historic games, as well as new hands on activities to engage young and old alike. New and repeat visitors will catch a glimpse of the pioneer life that Laura wrote about! We will also be having our annual Laura and Almanzo Look-A-Like contest several times throughout the day.
New this year is a special appearance by Dean Butler, the actor who played Almanzo on the “Little House on the Prairie” television series. Making a returning appearance is special guest, William Anderson, Laura Ingalls Wilder biographer, historian and author. Also coming this year is Beth Ingalls Leisses, descendent of the Ingalls family. Come and get an autograph, listen to Mr. Bulter and Mr. Andersons presentations, and learn about the Ingalls family descendants.
Ongoing Activities
Bullet Making- Fur Trade Cabin
Corn Cakes- Officer’s Quarters
Popcorn- Company Kitchen
Making Yarn Dolls- Fort Howard Hospital
Historic School Lesson- Fort Howard School House
Grinding Coffee- Company Kitchen
Blacksmithing Demonstration- Blacksmith Shop
Rug Braiding- Franklin Hose Company
Print a calling card- Print Shop
Historic Games- Growing Community Green
Buttermaking- Belgian Farm House
Laundry Station- Belgian Farm Yard
Wool Dying- Belgian Farm Yard
Ice Cream Making- Cheese Factory
Scheduled Activities
Autograph Signing with Dean Butler and William Anderson- 9:30- 11:30 & 4:00. This will be in Baird Law Office.
William Anderson presentation- 1:00 This presentation will be held in the Moravian Church.
Dean Butler Presentation- 2:30 This presentation will be held in the Moravian Church.
Reading from Laura’s letters and books- 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 & 3:00
Laura Ingalls Wilder Look-a-Like contest- 11:00 & 3:00
Concessions Menu
Brats- $3.00
Burgers- $2.50
Hot Dogs- $2.00
Nachos- $2.00
Popcorn- $0.75
Cookies- $0.50
Ice Cream- $1.00
Soda and Water- $1.00/$1.25