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Wander through encampments of historic re-enactors, portraying periods from 1745 to the 1890s, during Heritage Days at Paynetown State Recreation Area on Monroe Lake, July 7-9.
Re-enactors will create a “Heritage Village” in Lakeview picnic area, next to the swimming beach. The village will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 7; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 8; and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday, July 9.
Naturalist staff also will offer history programs throughout the weekend.
Attendees can learn a basic basket weaving technique, make a quill pen, complete a leather crafting project, turn plant material into cordage, and learn about the importance of furs to early settlers.
For event details and program times, go to the DNR web calendar at calendar.dnr.IN.gov and search for July 7 to 9 at Monroe Lake.
*Historical reenactment (or re-enactment) is an educational or entertainment activity in which people follow a plan to recreate aspects of a historical event or period.
