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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

First Weekend - Rendezvous and other activities. Sat & Sun 9am-6pm. Monday, 9am to 1pm.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

1848 Candlelight Tour

Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

Fort Gibson Historic Site. Experience a day in the life of a soldier of 1848…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

6th Annual Plush Quartz Open Studio and Seconds Sale

Granville, Vermont

Over-runs,uniques, seconds, and other unusual objects. Refreshments, music, and glassblowing demonstrations.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Annual Anniversary Program

Four Oaks, North Carolina

Bentonville Battlefield will present "Artillery Through the Ages". Visitors will have the opportunity to see…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Annual Hog Killing Day Lunch

Kenly, North Carolina

Enjoy a lunch of traditional hog killing day foods, including hog hash, collards, sweet potatoes,…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Annual Lace Day - A Celebration of Lace

Tempe, Arizona

By Lacey Ladies of Arizona, lace making, weaving, spinning, exhibits, demonstrations, supply vendors, door prizes,…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Annual Tele Fling at Pico

Killington, Vermont

Join Pico and Mountain Travelers Hike and Ski Shop for a day of telemark demos…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

ASC KIDS

Birmingham, Alabama

Part of the ASC Kids' Club Series sponsored by Jane Stephens Comer. Recommended for children…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Atlatl Demonstration

Ledyard, Connecticut

Come and learn how Indigenous people around the globe made and used the Alt-Alt as…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Battenkill Bash

Manchester, Vermont

Our first ever fly-fishing tackle antique road show.Tackle and antique sporting book appraisers will be…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

BIRDS OF PREY!

Peru, Vermont

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) returns to the Thrill Zone with a Birds…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

BIRDS OF PREY!

Peru, Vermont

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) returns to the Thrill Zone with a Birds…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

Last Weekend - Rendezvous and other activities. Sat & Sun 9am-6pm. Monday, 9am to 1pm.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

First Weekend - Rendezvous and other activities. Sat & Sun 9am-6pm.

Explore →

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

First Weekend - Rendezvous and other activities. Sat & Sun 9am-6pm. Monday, 9am to 1pm.

Explore →

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

First Weekend - Rendezvous and other activities. Sat & Sun 9am-6pm.

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

TBA - Rendezvous and other activities. Sat & Sun 9am-6pm.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Bow to Life - The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection

Craftsbury Common, Vermont

Join in a discussion and demonstration based on Joseph Cardillo's best-selling book, Be Like Water…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Cane Syrup Makin’ Day at Rikard’s Mill Historical Park

Beatrice, Alabama

A 19th Century restored mule-driven cane mill and furnace will again be making cane syrup…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Carousel Rides and Blacksmithing Demonstration

Newfield, Maine

Carousel Rides and Blacksmithing demonstration by Betsy DeBrakeleer. Carousel rides on Willowbrook's 1894 Armitage Herschell…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Carousel Rides, Blacksmithing Demonstration by Tim Green & Maine Old Cemetery Association (MOCA) Fall Meeting

Newfield, Maine

Carousel Rides, Blacksmithing Demonstration by Tim Green & Maine Old Cemetery Association (MOCA) Fall Meeting MOCA Meeting,…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Cheese & Dairy Celebration

Woodstock, Vermont

Celebrate Vermont’s distinctive dairy heritage during a weekend of sampling delicious New England cheeses &…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Chinese Culture Weekend

Starksboro, Vermont

The first annual Chinese Culture Weekend will be held at Common Ground Center in Starksboro.…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Cooking in Babi's Kitchen

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cooking demonstrations at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Crystal Traditions Christmas Open House

Tiffin, Ohio

Watch glass artisans demonstrating their skills during the Christmas Open House at Crystal Traditions, 145…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Eighth Annual Collectors Classroom

Birmingham, Alabama

A great opportunity to learn the behind the scenes work which takes place in the…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Fall Craft Classes

Brownington, Vermont

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Fiber Arts Fest

Archbold, Ohio

Have you ever wondered how a sheep's wool was transformed into your favorite sweater or…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Fiber Festival

Grants, New Mexico

The annual Fiber Festival will be held as part of the Ancient Way Fall Festival.…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Foals & Flowers Morgan Horse Open Barn

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Visitors get to see the newborn foals, young horses in training, demonstrations; refreshments available.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Fort Meigs Hearthside Cooking Class

Perrysburg, Ohio

Experience life in an 1812 kitchen! Learn how to cook on a hearth with period…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Fresh Fruit Dipping Demonstration

Stowe, Vermont

Show your Antique and Classic Car Show ticket stub for a free chocolate covered strawberry.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

GlassWear

Toledo, Ohio

around the world. GlassWear explores a new chapter in the history of art jewelry that…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Gone Fishing Day

Sunderland, Vermont

Local Battenkill guide Chuck Kashner will demonstrate fly casting and fly tying.Participate in a fly…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Grafton Fibers - Open Studio Weekend

Saxtons River, Vermont

Visit Grafton Fibers during Open Studio weekend. Demonstrations of hand and wheel spinning, felting, and…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Grain Harvest

Urbandale, Iowa

Experience the many methods used to harvest oats and wheat from 1850 to the present…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Hands on History Saturday

Perrysburg, Ohio

War of 1812 soldiers and civilians offer activities and demonstrations with your paid admission. Dip…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

History in Action Day

Chadron, Nebraska

Demonstrations, buggy rides, butter churning, brick making, wheat grinding and weaving, refreshments and more. 1-5pm.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Institute for Traditional Crafts

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

One of the founders of the Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild, Amanada will teach traditional flat…

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International Dinosaur Month Celebration at BCMNH

Marble Hill

Dinosaur Model Making 101 with Brian Phillips at 1:00pm. Brian will demonstrate the basics of…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

It's a Micro World

Mobridge, South Dakota

Come and explore what is so small you hardly know its there. Examine what lies…

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It's Tapping Time!

Roseville, Minnesota

Do you ever wonder where maple syrup comes from? You can find out at the…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Knap-In /Flint Ridge State Memorial Park

Heath, Ohio

Join us for a family fun and educational weekend of Native American History. Craftsmen and…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Ladies Camp of Instruction

Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

Fort Gibson Historic Site. A day-long, hands-on workshop that introduces the participants to the frontier…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

LaGrange Civil War Living History

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Civil War living history event featuring the 27th Alabama Infantry as host with demonstrations of…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Life in Early Ohio - Celebrate the Trades of Yesteryear

Perrysburg, Ohio

Blacksmithing, coopering, and tinsmithing are just a few historic skills that are considered lost arts…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Luminous Landscapes

Ouray, Colorado

Make your paintings glow using the versatility of acrylic paints.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Maple Sugaring, Two Weekends at Lake Metroparks Farmpark

Kirtland, Ohio

Visitors will take a horse-drawn wagon ride to the Woodland Science Center to witness the…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Maple Syrup Weekend at Caesar Creek State Park

Waynesville, Ohio

Come to the Caesar Creek Pioneer Village where brunch will be available (for a fee)…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Master Gardeners

Huntsville, Alabama

At the Demonstration Vegetable Garden Master Gardeners will show best growing practices for home gardening…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

National Fossil Day Celebration at BCMNH

Marble Hill

Fossil ID and presentation on Volcanoes in Missouri by Geology Professor Michael Fix at 2:00pm.…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Old Fashion Ice Cream

Meriden, Connecticut

Come and help turn the crank to make old-fashion ice cream.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Open Studio Weekend at Thistle Hill Pottery

East Montpelier, Vermont

Visit Thistle Hill Pottery to watch Jennifer make and decorate her handmade stoneware dinnerware.There are…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Orbix Hot Glass Spring Open House

Fort Payne, Alabama

Apr 1, Fort Payne Orbix Hot Glass Spring Open House256-523-3188. Free admission. Orbix Hot Glass…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Paddle Days

New Milford, Connecticut

Learn to paddle, demonstrations of kayaks and canoes with clinics, vendors, barbecue lunch.

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Pequot Life in the 1700's-- Flintock Firearms Demonstration

Ledyard, Connecticut

Demonstration of a Flintock musket with a discussion on how Native people used firearms in…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Pioneer School in Century Village

Burton, Ohio

Learn pioneer studies and crafts for children ages 8-12.  Children will experience pioneer life in…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Preserving and Caring for Heirlooms

Strafford, Vermont

Morrill Homestead Curator Susan Cain will teach current techniques of how to care, store, and…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Preserving the Harvest

Zoar, Ohio

This event will focus on preserving all types of food items for the winter.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Public Bake Day & 19th Century Dance Workshop

Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

Fort Gibson Historic Site. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own items to be baked…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Rose Sachet

Meriden, Connecticut

Learn to make 18th-century rose sachets.

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Rural Folklife Days 2022

White Springs, Florida

Florida's rural past continues with quilting, cane grinding, syrup making, lye soap making, hand plaited…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Scrapbook Crop

Browns Mills, New Jersey

Come on out and work on your scrapbooks. Light breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Silent…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Sheep Shearing at Missouri Town 1855

Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Our Missouri ancestors depended on flocks of sheep not only for food but also for…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Spring Farm Day

Dothan, Alabama

Turn back the clock 100 years and experience living history demonstrations of sheep shearing, blacksmithing,…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Spring Heritage Craft Classes

Brownington, Vermont

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Spring on the Farm

Stamford, Connecticut

The Museum's Heckscher Farm abounds with farm demonstrations, newborn animals, activities, games, entertainment, arts and…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Sugarbush Weekends

Kirtland, Ohio

Bring the whole family to experience our working sugarbush. During your self-guided tour try fun…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Summer Sundays: Housewright Demonstration

New London, Connecticut

Discussion and demonstration of 18th-century house building techniques and tools needed for construction.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

The Town Photographer in Vermont

West Halifax, Vermont

Photographer and local historian Forrest Holzapfel will discuss the role of the village photographer and…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Traditional Hand-Painted Photography and Beyond

Ouray, Colorado

Learn the traditional method of painting a black and white photograph.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Vibrant Color-Strong Design: Watercolor, Acrylic and Oil

Ouray, Colorado

Create exciting paintings by editing photo and reference materials.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Walk in the Park: Finding Your Way

Mobridge, South Dakota

Ever wanted to learn how to use a GPS unit? This is your chance. We…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Walk in the Park: Lost and Found

Miller, South Dakota

Come try your hand with a GPS unit. Receive hands-on instruction with a Global Positioning…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Weaving Class

Zoar, Ohio

Learn to weave using a 2-harness loom. Learn weaving and threading the loom basics and…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Wild Horse Day

Baker City, Oregon

Currently closed for renovations. Please check back. Learn about wild horses on western lands, see…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Wood'n Fiber Day at Willowbrook

Newfield, Maine

A variety of activities and demonstration relating to wood and fiber will be presented today,…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Zaleski Flint Knap-In at Lake Hope State Park

McArthur, Ohio

Come see stone implements created through primitive methods, along with demonstrations and sales of arrowheads…

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