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2018 Trail of Courage Living History Festival<\/h1>\n
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The 43rd Annual Trail of Courage Living History Festival will be held September 15-16, 2018 at the Fulton County Museum in Rochester, Indiana. Step back in time at this Pre-1840 period event. Foods cooked over wood fires, muzzleloading contests, teepees & wigwams, travois dogs, historic crafts, canoe rides, hawk throws, pre-1840 trading, Indian Dances (2pm – 3 pm). Historic programs on two stages include: Bagpipes, Fife & Drum Corps, Aztec Dancers, Frontier Dances & Music, Voyaguer Songs, and Ben Franklin. Absolutely fun for all! Friday is School Day; Saturday and Sunday are Public Days.<\/p>\n

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Whether you are a presenter to groups of students or are here visit with other participants and just enjoy the day, you will find the Trail of Courage Living History Festival fun and educational. No set-ups will be allowed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. because of the schools. This must be strictly enforced due to the presence of school-age children for insurance purposes.<\/p>\n

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE<\/strong> of the Trail of Courage Living History Festival is to educate the public, and to preserve and promote an accurate picture of life in frontier Indiana, as well as other areas and time periods of North American history, including the French & Indian War, voyageurs, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Woodlands and Plains Indians, Western Fur Trade and Frontier Indiana. Authenticity in dress and camp or set-up is required for participation. Please make your camp, your clothing, your trade goods, and everything you bring as authentic as you possibly can. It will be appreciated, and many will be rewarded with recognition and praise.<\/p>\n

Trail of Courage Living History Festival Hours<\/strong>
\nFriday – School Tour Day
\nSaturday – 10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.
\nSunday – 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

GENERAL ADMISSION:<\/strong>
\nVisiting public: Adult $7
\nChildren 6-11 $3
\nChildren 5 & under free
\nNo Pets, except approved service animals.<\/p>\n

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\nFulton County Historical Society
\nRochester, IN
\n4 miles north of Rochester, Indiana, on west side of New U.S. 3l and north side of Tippecanoe River. Entrance is off of county road 375N by Fulton County Museum, Round Barn Museum, and Living History Village.<\/p>\n

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