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Colonial Craftsmen Weekend at Jerusalem Mill Village!

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13th Annual Colonial Craftsmen Weekend
September 20 - 21, 2008

The Friends of Jerusalem Mill, in cooperation with the staff of Gunpowder Falls State Park, invite you to join us at our 12th Annual Colonial Craftsmen Weekend. Living history interpreters and re-enactors re-create the 1750-1790 era in the beautiful environment of Jerusalem Village and its historic Mill. Visitors will enjoy learning about life in the 18th century and have the opportunity to purchase hand-made crafts and useful items for everyday life.

New: This Year Only

You may have noticed that for this year Colonial Craftsmen Weekend is being held in conjunction with our Redcoats are Coming! Revolutionary War event. This gives both visitors and participants a unique opportunity to enjoy two types of events at one time.

More information is coming soon!

Visitor Information

Hours:

Admission:

Things to see and do:

  • Meet and talk to our living history interpreters, soldiers and camp followers.
  • Tour the historic mill village and the colonial tent town.
  • Watch the battles.
  • Enjoy live 18th century music performances.
  • Watch the blacksmith working at his forge.
  • Learn the secrets of preparing a meal over an open fire or on the hearth.
  • Watch the gunsmith as he builds a musket for the colonial militiamen.
  • Shop at the many period merchants tents.
  • Special children's activities.
  • Have lunch in our modern vendors area.

    As you walk through the camp and village, you will see a variety of 18th century activities such as soapmaking, candle dipping, spinning, basketweaving, scrimshawing, woodworking and much, much more. You will also be able to watch as British and Continental soldiers battle for control of Jerusalem Mill Village.

    Children's activities include colonial games, cornhusk doll making, militia muster and drill, and more.

    Please note that admission fees apply during special events. Admission fees directly support FOJM programs, preservation, and restoration initiatives. Portions of the village may be closed for general use during special events. The presence of pets is restricted during special events.

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    Teacher/Scool Group Information

    Email or call us at 410-877-3560 to schedule your school group.

    Participant Information

    Gate Times:

    Camp is located on a grassy field above the Little Gunpowder Falls with camping representative of the 1750-1790 period. Primitive campers and sutlers are welcome. The event is open to school groups (dates to be announced) and to the public September 20 and 21 for interactive discussions with the campers and trading of period goods.

    Register early and save!

  • Campers are requested to comply with normal standards for tents, fires, implements, etc. appropriate for 1750-1790. Fee per person is $tbd.
  • Sutlers are requested to display and offer for sale only articles that are appropriate for the period represented. The organizers retain the right to forbid sale of any article that they deem to be inappropriate. Fee per sutler (camp) is $20.
  • Facilities: porta pots, water and firewood will be provided. Nearby merchant (3 miles) available for provisions and ice.
  • See Camp Rules and Guidelines for complete information.
  • printable registration.
  • On-line registration.New Feature!

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