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    Relive the Colonial Era at Cleveland Metroparks Fallfest: 18th Century Festival

    News & Press | August 2010

    Relive the Colonial Era at Cleveland Metroparks Fallfest: 18th Century Festival

    Posted: August 10, 2010
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    FOR IMMEDIATE
    RELEASE:                                                         



    AUGUST 10, 2010



     



    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-



    CATHERINE POMIECKO - 216-635-3275



     



    Experience the colonial era with all your senses-see handmade
    crafts, smell gunpowder, hear old-time music, eat corn popped over
    an open fire, and try your hand at pottery or quill pen writing -
    all at Cleveland Metroparks FallFest: 18th Century Festival! This
    free event is on Sunday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
    Meadows Picnic Area in Brecksville Reservation.



     



    Visitors can see what life was like when Ohio was young, and
    observe rope making, chair caning, apple cider pressing,
    stenciling, wool dying, wool spinning and weaving, and
    more. 



     



    Visitors can try for themselves the art of candle making, quill
    pen writing and pottery.



     



    Sample a variety of Dutch oven cooking by pioneer cooks, join in
    pioneer games, discover old-time toys, be amazed by a colonial
    magician, and more!



     



    And, don't miss a tour of the encampment of the Brigade of the
    American Revolution, and watch formation demonstrations, drills,
    military tactics, campfire cooking, and a battle
    re-enactment.       



     



    Although the event is free, a nominal fee is charged for pony
    rides, basket weaving, potpourri making and glass staining. Food
    concessions are also available for purchase.



     



    Meadows Picnic Area is located off "black">Meadows Drive in Brecksville Reservation, off Chippewa
    Creek Drive in Brecksville.  A shuttle bus service will be
    available 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.



     



    For more information, call 440-526-1012.



     



    Celebrate Ohio's pioneer days at the annual FallFest:
    18th Century Festival of Cleveland Metroparks
    - part of your life, naturally
    .



     



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