Settler's Day Celebration & Fundraiser

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Event Summary

Join Hamilton County Conservation Board for a fun afternoon/evening celebrating the settling of Hamilton County by visiting various presenters, touring a log cabin, school house and the Bell's Mill gristmill site.  The Boone River is popular today for recreation, but area settlers used its power for grinding grain.

Schedule of Events:

2:00 pm - Settler Fun

• Old Time Kids Games (potato sack races, apple bob, sling shot shoot, pastor plunge, red rover and marbles)
• Hay Rides to Neese Cemetery to view a pioneer cemetery
• Self-guided tour of historic buildings

4:00 pm - Guided Tour 

• School House, Gristmill and Log Cabin

5:00 to 7:00 pm - Fundraiser Feed    (Free will donation)

Come and celebrate the settling of Hamilton County by visiting various presenters, touring a pioneer log cabin, school house, and the Bell’s Mill gristmill site.  The Boone River is popular today for recreation but area settlers used its power for grinding grain. Any questions should be directed to John Laird, Hamilton County Naturalist at 515-832-9570 or email hccblaird@wmtel.net

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Category

Special Events

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