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FAMILY PIONEER DAY 2010
This event begins: Saturday, September 25, 2010
This event ends: Saturday, September 25, 2010

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to live in the 1800s? Bring the entire family to experience yesteryear from 1 to 4 p.m. on September 25, 2010 at Nankin Mills Interpretive Center in Westland.

Westland - There will be period demonstrations featuring blacksmithing, barrel making, wool spinning, weaving, and much more! The musical sounds of Pix n’ Sticks, with live hammer dulcimer, guitar, banjo, fiddle and vocals will fill the air! Historical storytellers will portray Harriet Tubman of the underground railroad, and Bela Hubbard, early Michigan geologist and explorer. Kids will enjoy free pony and trackless train rides, and have the opportunity to pet farm animals. There will also be kids old time crafts and family pioneer games. In the new kids chore area, kids will see what it was like to wash clothes on a washboard, carry a yoke on their shoulders, or churn butter.

The event is FREE of charge and registration is not required; however, there will be tickets sold for Kid’s crafts ($4 per child). A snack concession will be available.

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is located on Hines Drive, just east of Ann Arbor Trail in Westland. Parking is available off of Hines Drive, and can be reached even if the road is closed at Ann Arbor Trail. If you have any questions regarding this or any other Wayne County Parks event please call (734) 261-1990.

If you have any questions regarding this release, please contact Kim Healy at (734) 261-9087. Photos available.

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