If you have ideas or suggestions for classes we could have taught at the conference this coming year, or better yet, would like to volunteer to teach a class, please let us know! Just to give those of you who have not yet attended an idea, in years past we have had classes on spinning wool, period hats and hat making, tinsmithing, cooking on a wood stove, uniforms and equipment of the Civil War, harnessing and driving a team, blacksmithing, candy making, the Utah War, kids activities, interpretive methods and presentation, period steam engines, and more! You can see the 2010 schedule below to see what was taught last year.
Friday, April 30
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Workshop |
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1 pm – 5 pm |
Ewe to Yarn: Wool processing from sheep to yarn! Attendees will retain some supplies and tools. Presenters: Bob King, Northern Utah Fiber Arts Guild; Brenda Pound & Melissa Draper, American West Heritage Center) ($20) |
Pioneer Settlement |
1 pm – 5 pm |
Harnessing & Wagon Driving: Hands-on instruction and experience harnessing and driving. Presenters: Kurt & Jenny Byington, American West Heritage Center ) ($20) |
Horse Barn |
1 pm – 5 pm |
Pioneer Clothing Construction: Bring 6 yards of muslin or fabric of choice and you will leave with a petticoat and apron! Presenter: Bette Bohman, This Is The Place Heritage Park ($5) |
Livery Stable |
1 pm – 5 pm |
Dutch Oven Cookery: Learn how to cook with a Dutch Oven. As you do so, become part of a team that cooks dinner that evening in competition! Presenters: Bryce Draper & Kevin Fielding, American West Heritage Center ($20) |
Pioneer Settlement |
1 pm – 5 pm |
Old Time Blacksmithing: This longer workshop will allow much more time for more in-depth learning. Presenters: Mike Young, American West Heritage Center; Brian Westover, Mark Shramm, This Is The Place Heritage Park ($20) |
1917 Farm Shop |
1 pm – 5 pm |
Scandinavian Music: Learn about and make music like the Scandinavian pioneers from one of Utah’s premier Scandinavian music specialists. Presenter: Clive Romney, Utah Pioneer Heritage Arts ($5) |
Opera House |
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6 pm |
DINNER: Annual Dutch Over Cookoff! Last year, the old fashioned military guys (Utah Civil War Association) showed that they can do more than shoot blank! They won! Can they be beat? Join or organize a team and show 'em how it's done! To join a team, just contact the American West Heritage Center, This Is The Place Heritage Park, or Utah Pioneer Heritage Arts, and they can help you find a team to join. To organize a team, contact your Dutch oven buddies and then contact the American West Heritage Center (Christ Schultz: cschultz at awhc dot org). (Price for dinner included with conference admission).
Train Rides begin at 6:30 |
Livery Stable |
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7:30 pm |
Party!
Melodrama-in-a-Bag! Christy Johnson, American West Heritage Center |
Opera House |
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Saturday, May 1 |
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Session / Event |
Location |
8:00 am |
Light Breakfast |
Livery Stable |
8:45 am |
Welcome & Keynote Address
Keynote Speaker: Clive Romney, Utah Pioneer Heritage Arts & Guests |
Livery Stable |
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9:30 am |
Cooking With a Wood Burning Stove/Oven. Presenter: Pam Tolman American West Heritage Center
Learn how to get good food from that amazing old oven! |
1917 Farm House |
Old-Time Woodworking. Presenter: Patch Peterson & Friends
Patch is legendary for his old-fashioned woodworking skills; come and enjoy some beginning techniques. No children under the age of 8, please. |
Patch's Woodwright Shoppe |
Old Time Blacksmithing (continued from Friday). Presenters: Mike Young, American West Heritage Center; Mark Shramm & Brian Westover, This Is The Place Heritage Park
This session is continued from Friday’s session. |
1917 Farm Shop |
Historical Hands-on Activities That Adults Can Do With Children. Presenter: Wendy DeMann & Erika Douglas, Pioneer Heritage Co.
One of our greatest pleasures and challenges is working with children. Discover some fun, historic activities for these purposes. |
Opera House |
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Pioneer-Era Firearms: flintlock weapons mechanisms and their use, blank-fire, casting lead bullets. Presenters John Woolf & Jared Cornell, Pioneer Heritage Company
Weaponry is one of the vital areas of knowledge for any living history re-enactor, and this session takes a look at the flintlock variety. |
Windmill Canopy |
Secrets of Children and Large Group Management. Presenters: Nelda Ault & LuJean Kirby
What to do when large numbers of kids show up to your venue? Find out as the American West Heritage Center Education Department shares their secrets. |
Livery Stable |
19th Century History Basics: The Fun Way. Presenter: Dr. David Sidwell, American West Heritage Center
dr. Dave’s popular session is back with more fun information about food, arts, and sciences of the 19th century. This is information you knew you needed to know, but didn't know how to know it! |
Pavilion |
Native American Flutes & Flute Playing. Presenter: Gary Hansen
Back by popular demand, Gary presents a delightful session featuring skills and background information about Native American flutes. |
Oxen Barn |
Bridgerland Games: Feats of Pioneer Skill & Daring for Kids! Presenter: Rebecca Moses, American West Heritage Center
There are many skills that pioneers needed to be able to do that have now turned into fun games and sports. KIDS: Come show off your amazing pioneer skills! Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. |
Camp Rendezvous |
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10:30 am |
Millinery (Hat Making). Presenters: Marianne Barnard & Mary Thomason
Learn the art of hat making from one of the state’s most accomplished milliners. |
Welcome Center |
Rope Making. Presenter: Kevin Fielding, American West Heritage Center
Making rope is an essential old-fashioned skill. Come learn it from an expert! |
Pioneer Settlement |
Old Time Blacksmithing (continued from Friday). Presenters: Mike Young, American West Heritage Center, Mark Shramm & Brian Westover, This Is The Place Heritage Park
This is a continuation from Friday’s workshop. |
1917 Farm Shop |
19th Century Medicine: Country Doctoring & Midwifery. Presenter: Dr. Robert “Doc” & Rhea Sidwell, American West Heritage Center
Come visit with Doc Sidwell and his wife Rhea and discover the ways and means of pioneer doctoring and midwifery. |
Windmill Canopy |
The Art of Interpretation: Historicity, Authenticity, Complicity. Presenter: Adam Diehl, Pioneer Heritage Co.
Though we all need a variety of old-fashioned skills, one skill we all need is the ability to help our guests discover and learn things in authentic ways. |
Pavilion |
Historic Gardens & Gardening. Presenter: Dr. Bill Varga, American West Heritage Center
The state’s foremost expert of historic gardens and native plant use joins us for a look at old-fashioned gardening techniques. |
1917 Farm Victory Garden |
Story in the Arts: Conflict, Resolution, Characters, Development, Motivation, Setting, Scene. Presenter: Clive Romney, Utah Pioneer Heritage Arts
When developing a story for any purpose: storytelling, plays, or even interpretation skills, there are essential elements that should never be forgotten. |
Opera House |
Old-Fashioned Paper Crafts for Kids. Presenter: This Is The Place Heritage Park
Kids, join us for a fun time as we do old-fashioned things with paper. Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. |
Livery Stable |
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11:30 am |
LUNCH
Train Rides |
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12:30 pm |
Weaving a Rug on a Loom. Presenter: Vicki Rich, This Is The Place Heritage Park
Looms can be intimidating, but don’t let that bother you. Instead, join this workshop session to learn all about it. |
Pioneer Settlement |
Hold It!: Using a Shaving Horse in Woodworking. Presenters: Mike Nielson & Dennis Knox, Pioneer Heritage Company
The shaving horse is an indispensable tool for woodworking; come see how to use it properly from two experts. |
Pioneer Settlement |
Orientation to Steam Engines (2 part session). Presenter: Bryce Draper, American West Heritage Center
This two-hour session will introduce participants to the basics of steam engines and steam-powered equipment by exploring a 19th century steam tractor. |
South of Train |
Military Drills & Weapons. Presenter: Jake Beckstrand & Brian Mott
Learn military drills from the past, and explore the weaponry used during the Civil War period through this engaging presentation. |
Windmill Canopy |
The Art of Play & Effective Hands-on Historical Experiences. Presenter: Chad Wright, Pioneer Heritage Company
Yes, play can be an art! Just ask Chad Wright, an expert on the subject of good times. |
Pavilion |
Historical Adventure Trekking and Equipment. Presenter: Kent Klein- This Is The Place Heritage Park, Author
Come explore the art of historical exploring, one of the popular activities of the 19th century for the brave and daring. |
Livery Stable |
The Amazing Art of Phrenology: Deciphering the Lumps of the Head for Pleasure and Profit. Presenter: Briant Hall
Briant Hall has been the official snake oil salesman at the American West Heritage Center for several years. Come learn a few basics of this invaluable skill that was so very popular in the late 1800s. |
Opera House |
Historic Games for Children. Presenters: James & Eden Frandsen
Good times are in story for kids in this session, presented by a lovely couple that, in their hearts, have managed to stay young themselves. Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. |
Camp Rendezvous |
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1:30 pm |
Period Confectionary: A hands-on workshop including clear-toy candy, potato candy, vinegar taffy, and other delicacies. Presenter: Diana Diehl & Chris Graham, Pioneer Heritage Co.
Yum. An invaluable cooking skill for domesticians of old-fashioned ilk. |
Welcome Center |
Broom Making. Presenter: Bill Lowry, American West Heritage Center
Bill Lowry can do just about anything, but making brooms has been a passion of late, and he’ll show you how to do it in this engaging session. |
1917 Farm Shop |
Orientation to Steam Engines (continued from 12:30). Presenter: Bryce Draper American West Heritage Center |
South of Train |
Bridgerland Games: Feats of Pioneer Skill & Daring for Kids!, continued. Presenter: Julie Gudmunson, American West Heritage Center
There are many skills that pioneers needed to be able to do that have now turned into fun games and sports. KIDS: Come show off your amazing pioneer skills! Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. |
Camp Rendezvous |
Interpretation Skills for Teens, or How to Have Fun With the Public. Presenter: Lorraine Bowen & Rosie Johnson, American West Heritage Center
Hey teens! It’s you’re turn to impress everyone with your fun-loving presentations, once you learn the skills from this engaging workshops presented by very friendly and effective interpreters. |
Livery Stable |
Railroad History in Utah. Presenter: Fredrick M. Hüchel
The railroad played a monumental role in Utah’s history. Come learn all about it from one of Utah’s foremost railroad experts! |
Opera House |
Staging an Old-Time Shoot-out. Presenter: Brad Jones & Mike Young, American West Heritage Center
Sometimes, it’s just time to do theatrical shooting. Come learn how to do it in a fun and safe way with professionals who have been shooting up on stage for many years. |
Windmill Canopy |
19th Century Brass Bands. Presenter: Hal Briggs, of the 17th Infantry Regimental Band
Come for an amazing musical and informative experience at this fun session. |
Pavilion |
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2:30 pm |
Vaudeville Show. Manager: LuJean Kirby
Sign up for the Vaudeville Show by clicking on "Vaudeville Show" at left. Vaudeville was the most popular form of entertainment in the U.S. from 1870 – 1930. A variety show made up of unrelated acts, it was always a good time. Come sing, tell a story, play an instrument, or perform in some other way that’s fun and shows off your talents.
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Opera House |
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3:30 pm |
Adjourn until 2011 where the conference will take place at This Is The Place Heritage Park. |
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