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Cook Forest Living History Weekend
May 23, 2014 - May 25, 2014
Join Cook Forest for a fun filled weekend of living history as they journey through various historical eras: French & Indian, Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, Political Reform. Join living historian and master story-teller, Paul Stillman from Historically Speaking!, and historical interpreter, Dave Clark, as they take you through these noteworthy periods in history through first person character portrayals and hands-on demonstrations.
Friday, May 23
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Paul Stillman as ‘Nasty Ned the Frontiersman’ – An 18th century teller of tall tales & historical fact. He blends Folk Tales & History into an entertaining & lively performance. Featuring the famous story of the “Bear’s Nose.” Please bring your blankets and meet at the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater.
Saturday, May 24
10:00am – 12:00pm
Paul Stillman as a ‘Seneca Indian’ – A Native American visits us from the past on his trip from New York as he travels south along the historic Olean Trail. Please meet at Seneca Point where he will be stopping to prepare corn for his trip.
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Dale Luthringer as a ‘1750s French Marine’ – We are looking for a few good men to learn how to march and fight for King Louis. Two opposable teeth are required. Vive le Roi!! Please meet at the River Cabin playground along River Road. If rain, program will be held at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom.
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Paul Stillman and Dave Clark as “The North Meets South” – See the Civil War through a New York regimental line soldier and a Rebel of the 7th South Carolina Army of Northern Virginia. Please meet at the River Cabin playground along River Road. If rain, program will be held at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom.
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Paul Stillman as ‘Theodore Roosevelt’ – Our 26th President and former Governer of New York. Learn about his fascinating life. Please bring your chairs & blankets and meet at the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater.
Sunday, May 25
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Paul Stillman as a ‘Colonial Craftsman’ – Learn how things were made during the early part of the 18th century during a quill and bamboo pen fabrication workshop. Please meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom.
4:30 – 6:00pm
Dave Clark as a ‘World War I Doughboy of the 27th Division’ – See and hear what life was like over in the trenches. Please meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom.
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Paul Stillman as ‘Thomas Stillwell: Revolutionary War Soldier’ – A militiamen’s view of the war that won our country’s freedom in the 18th century. Please bring your chairs and blankets and meet at the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater.
For more information call the park office 814-744-8407 or email cookforestsp@pa.gov or visit http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/cookforest/index.htm
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