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Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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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Take the long way.

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

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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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

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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Worth the stop.

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

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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The road is the experience.

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

ASC KIDS

Birmingham, Alabama

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

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Find your way.

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

Atlatl Demonstration

Ledyard, Connecticut

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

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The road is the experience.

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

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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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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

BIRDS OF PREY!

Peru, Vermont

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

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

Explore →

The road is the experience.

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

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

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

Explore →

Simple trips are often the best.

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

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

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

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More road, less rush.

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

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Cheese & Dairy Celebration

Woodstock, Vermont

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

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Chinese Culture Weekend

Starksboro, Vermont

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

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Find your way.

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

Cooking in Babi's Kitchen

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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

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The road is the experience.

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

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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Let the road decide.

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

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Fall Craft Classes

Brownington, Vermont

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

Fiber Festival

Grants, New Mexico

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

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More road, less rush.

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

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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More road, less rush.

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

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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Worth the stop.

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

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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More road, less rush.

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

GlassWear

Toledo, Ohio

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Grain Harvest

Urbandale, Iowa

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Worth the stop.

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

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Luminous Landscapes

Ouray, Colorado

Make your paintings glow using the versatility of acrylic paints.

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Find your way.

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

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Master Gardeners

Huntsville, Alabama

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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Find your way.

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

Paddle Days

New Milford, Connecticut

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

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Find your way.

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

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Preserving the Harvest

Zoar, Ohio

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

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Let the road decide.

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

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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Let the road decide.

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

Rose Sachet

Meriden, Connecticut

Learn to make 18th-century rose sachets.

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Take the long way.

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

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Spring Farm Day

Dothan, Alabama

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Spring Heritage Craft Classes

Brownington, Vermont

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The road is the experience.

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

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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The road is the experience.

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

Sugarbush Weekends

Kirtland, Ohio

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

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Take the long way.

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

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Traditional Hand-Painted Photography and Beyond

Ouray, Colorado

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

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Vibrant Color-Strong Design: Watercolor, Acrylic and Oil

Ouray, Colorado

Create exciting paintings by editing photo and reference materials.

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A place to slow down.

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

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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More road, less rush.

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

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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Let the road decide.

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

Weaving Class

Zoar, Ohio

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

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Let the road decide.

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

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

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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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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