[OR_Archaeology] Smith Rock State Park to host re-enactments for OR 150 Celebration

[Susan White]

LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT MAY 22-24 at SMITH ROCK

Smith Rock State Park will host a living history encampment May 22-24 in conjunction with the state's sesquicentennial. 

Interpreters, reenactors and displays will portray the period after the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1805-06 until Oregon's admission to the Union in 1859.  Presenters will include former state archaeologist Le Gilsen Traveling Museum of Oregon Prehistory, members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs demonstrating traditional native crafts, Tom Laidlaw portraying trapper/explorer Peter Skene Ogden with the Engages de la Columbia and Hudson Bay Fur Company reenactors, and members of the Echoes in Time group demonstrating primitive skills and tool making.

In addition, Eric Iseman and Lonny Johnson will portray the John Fremont and Kit Carson "Great Pathfinder" Expedition of 1843 with replica mountain howitzer, Bill Armstrong and members of the Oregon Trail Travelers group will demonstrate pioneer life styles of the wagon train era, the Oregon Territorial Stage Co. and members of the 1st Oregon Volunteers will portray cavalry and infantry units of the Central Oregon Indian War Era.  

The event requires the  state park use fee. School groups are encouraged to attend on May 22.  For further information please contact Paul Patton at 541 923 7551 Ext. 21