the Dresden Legacy Day Event Flyer

DRESDEN LEGACY DAY
Saturday, April 2, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience for Yourself the
Underground Railroad to Freedom
Railroads of Dresden, Gateway
to The West
Local Stories of Fact or Fiction??
You’ll Ride the Road to Freedom with
Harriet Tubman as she escorts you and
other Freedom Seeking Slaves on a perilous
journey by wagon ending at the Famous
George Adams house, Prospect Place. Be
ready for action and stories you just can’t
imagine! $5.00 for children, $7.00 per
adult.
Professor Joe the Hobo and Rail Historian Lee Gillespie take you on an interactive imaginary Ride on the Rails through
Dresden Ohio. Scale model displays and
memorabilia line the room for your pleasure as you enjoy the Thrills and Stories
on an Iron horse journey.
Ride an Historic Dresden Fire Engine
and hear Chief Jeff Garver as he portrays James Lacy, noted Dresden Police
and Fire Chief tell Stories of Fact or Fiction?? * Rides and pictures at nominal
cost, all proceeds benefit The Dresden
Fire Department.
Working Vintage Steam Engine Display
Presented by Mr. Bill Knupp, Collector
and Historian
Tour The Dresden Museum, The Inn at
Dresden and Historic Prospect Place.
Relive Life on the Ohio Erie Canal
Historic Roscoe Village hosts you with
Captain John B. Reynolds as you hear
the story of our local canals. Be awed by
displays, real and replicas as you float
down the Erie Canal
Prehistoric Native American Artifacts
and Storytelling
Dr. Robert Curry promises to enlighten
and Entertain you with his fantastic
displays of Indian Artifacts literally
THOUSANDS of Years OLD. Don’t miss
this Rare Opportunity
Enjoy StreetSide Food and Beverage
Rittberger’s Good Food Truck, Café’
Kiosk, Leo Club Bake Sale.
The Guns of our Forefathers
See Cowboy Era Guns and Trace their
development to Dresden Ohio. Be
amazed at the Quick Draw Demonstration by Presenter and Historian Larry
Sceurman.
Dave Longaberger Changed MY Life!
No person has impacted Dresden Ohio
like Dave Longaberger, listen as local
business women Tammy Delancey
and original Longaberger Employee
Anita Rector tell Heartwarming stories
about the impact of one man. Watch as a
weaver from The Longaberger Company
create a masterpiece in maple.
At The Dresden Museum Hear Local
History as you never have, learn about
all our rich Legacies in and around
Dresden. Tour the Former Home of Dave
Longaberger now a luxurious Inn. Visit
the grand Prospect Place, safe haven in
the Underground Railroad.
Carriage Rides available from 11:00AM
until 5:00PM in front of Bailey’s Home
Harbor.
Enjoy Civil War Era Music from Steve
and Lisa Ball at Weavers’ Square,
Hear Steve as he tells tales of songwriter
Stephen Foster.
Much Much More!
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DRESDEN LEGACY DAY
Schedule of Events
11:30 AM
Underground Railroad
Weavers’ Square, 701 Main
Duration
45-60 min.
Native American Artifacts
30 min
full presentation and display
John McIntire Library, 816 Main
Life on the Erie Canal
30 min
storytelling and display
Captain’s House, 326 High St.
Railroads of Dresden Gateway to
the West (display only)
Captain’s House, 326 High St.
12:30 PM
Underground Railroad
Weavers’ Square, 701 Main
Duration
45-60 min.
Native American Artifacts
display only
John McIntire Library, 816 Main
Life on the Erie Canal
display only
Captain’s House, 326 High St.
Dave Longaberger
storytelling and weaving
The Patio Shops, 602 Main
Fire Chief James Lacy
storytelling
The Patio Shops, 602 Main
1:30 PM
The Guns of Our Forefathers
quick draw and storytelling
The Patio Shops, 602 Main
Duration
45 min.
30 min
Railroads of Dresden
Gateway to the West
storytelling & interactive display
Captain’s House, 326 High St.
Stephen Foster ,
The Life of a Songwriter
Weavers’ Square, 701 Main
30 min
Native American Artifacts
display only
John McIntire Library, 816 Main
2:30 PM
Underground Railroad
Weavers’ Square, 701 Main
Duration
45-60 min.
Native American Artifacts
30 min
full presentation and display
John McIntire Library, 816 Main
Life on the Erie Canal
30 min
storytelling and display
John McIntire Library, 816 Main
30 min.
30 min.
Dave Longaberger
storytelling and weaving
The Patio Shops, 602 Main
30 min
3:30 PM
Underground Railroad
Weavers’ Square, 701 Main
Duration
45-60 min.
Native American Artifacts
45 min
display only
John McIntire Library, 816 Main
The Guns of Our Forefathers
quick draw and storytelling
The Patio Shops, 602 Main
30 min
Railroads of Dresden
30 min
Gateway to the West
storytelling and interactive display
Captain’s House, 326 High St.
Fire Chief James Lacy
storytelling
John McIntire Library, 816 Main
11 AM - 5 PM
Ongoing Activities
Horse Drawn Carriage rides
Bailey’s Home Harbor, 610 Main Street
Vintage Fire Engine Rides and Photos
across from the Patio Shops
Operating Vintage Steam Engines
across from the Patio Shops
The Dresden Museum
tours and historical artifacts
The Inn at Dresden
tours of Dave Longaberger former home
Historic Prospect Place
tours and historical artifacts
The Music of Steve and Lisa Ball
Weavers’ Square, 701 Main
Food and Beverages