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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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The road is the experience.

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

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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A place to slow down.

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

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Go where you feel alive.

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

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

ASC KIDS

Birmingham, Alabama

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Atlatl Demonstration

Ledyard, Connecticut

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

BIRDS OF PREY!

Peru, Vermont

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

BIRDS OF PREY!

Peru, Vermont

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

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

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Worth the stop.

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

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

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

Explore →

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

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

Explore →

Find your way.

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

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

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

Explore →

Go where you feel alive.

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

Black Powder Demonstrations

Shubert, Nebraska

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

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Let the road decide.

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

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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled 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 where you feel alive.

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

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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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Go a little further.

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

Cheese & Dairy Celebration

Woodstock, Vermont

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Chinese Culture Weekend

Starksboro, Vermont

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Cooking in Babi's Kitchen

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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

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Go a little further.

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

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

Fall Craft Classes

Brownington, Vermont

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Fiber Festival

Grants, New Mexico

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

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Take the long way.

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

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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A place to slow down.

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

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

GlassWear

Toledo, Ohio

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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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Worth the stop.

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

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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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Grain Harvest

Urbandale, Iowa

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

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Take the long way.

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

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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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

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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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't 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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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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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Find your way.

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

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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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A place to slow down.

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

Luminous Landscapes

Ouray, Colorado

Make your paintings glow using the versatility of acrylic paints.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Take the long way.

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

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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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Master Gardeners

Huntsville, Alabama

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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A place to slow down.

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

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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The road is the experience.

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

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Preserving the Harvest

Zoar, Ohio

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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A place to slow down.

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

Rose Sachet

Meriden, Connecticut

Learn to make 18th-century rose sachets.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict 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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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

Spring Farm Day

Dothan, Alabama

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

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Worth the stop.

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

Spring Heritage Craft Classes

Brownington, Vermont

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Sugarbush Weekends

Kirtland, Ohio

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Vibrant Color-Strong Design: Watercolor, Acrylic and Oil

Ouray, Colorado

Create exciting paintings by editing photo and reference materials.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Go where you feel alive.

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

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Weaving Class

Zoar, Ohio

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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Go a little further.

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

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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