Experience 1840s pioneer life at Historic Stacy's Corner Sept. 25
Experience life in the early 19th century at Glen Ellyn Historical Society's annual Pioneer Day on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Come to Historic Stacy's Corners and park by the history center, 800 N. Main St.
Opening at 1 p.m. will be Native American dancers, a performance by the Midwest SOARRING Foundation, and a blessing by Joseph Standing Bear Schranz.
A living history demonstration by members of the 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment Civil War Re-enactment Group is a major feature for the day.
Come see what life was like for the early settlers of Glen Ellyn on the same spot where early settlers lived.
Experience 1840s life by craft-making, pioneer games and toys, making candles, peel apples, do laundry 1840s style, enjoy an 1840s school in an outdoor classroom, make rope, make dolls, write with quill pens, and much more.
Take a tour of Stacy's Tavern Museum.
Special guests include artists Tim Botts and Wes Douglas, and local authors Ann Brack-Johnson and Patricia Harte-Naus.
Heavenly Hot Dogs are selling lunch beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Admission is $8 or $4 for ages 3 to 17. Children 2 and under are admitted free.
For information, visit www.gehs.org/calendar-of-events.html or www.facebook.com/glenellynhistory/.