Stroll through the past in a recreated pioneer village at Heritage Canyon, during our annual Dutch Days celebration. Join the Early American Crafters and guest interpreters on Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The location is 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL. Admission for a whole day of fun is only $2 per adult and $1 for children.
On Saturday May 5, there will be a shuttle between downtown Fulton and the Canyon, with the last pickup at 4:00 p.m.
Eleven buildings will be open, several manned by reenactors who bring history to life. See our log cabin and clapboard homes, church, school, covered bridge, blacksmith shop, general store, and others. Cross the ever-popular swinging or covered bridges, or hike the trails. Bring a picnic lunch to eat overlooking the Mississippi River,
On Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., illustrator David Alan Badger will sign and sell his latest book, Ten Years–Whiteside County Barn Tour, and others. This Fulton native was commissioned to produce drawings of the Canyon’s sites for a recipe book; the Crafters supplied recipes and historical documentation. This publication now is available.
Near the church, Ukulele Connection trio (Paul Engwall, Aaron Johnson. and Jim Roeder) will fill the Canyon with vocals and instrumental music from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., on Saturday. Just up the hill, cooking takes place in the Summer Kitchen. Next door in the 1860’s house, two Crafters will demonstrate 19th century women’s clothing: Friday at noon and Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
On both days, Rev. Dan Lybarger, Galesburg, IL, plays his Native American flute and tells of Native American heritage and culture at his tepee. He will be on site both days, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Watch demonstrations and talk to our artists, crafters, vendors, and others recreating life in the 1800’s. Gene Whistman, left, of Kirkland, IL, will demonstrate blacksmithing. Frank Butt, Fulton, IL, is our skilled woodcarver.
Visit the General Store at the bottom of the Canyon. Books, tote bags, popcorn, hot dogs, ice cream, coffee, and water are available for purchase
These and other Early American Crafters look forward to greeting you at Heritage Canyon. Left-to-right are Kevin Gravert, Carol Fritz, Mark Gravert, Nancy Frondle, and Elizabeth Rice-Keller.
