The annual commemoration of the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe to include re-enactors and a presentation on women’s clothing of that era Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Battlefield Park & Museum, Battle Ground, IN

The public is invited to observe what it may have been like Wednesday, November 6, 1811 as Harrison and his soldiers approached and entered the land where the battle would occur the following morning. Re-enactors of that period are planning to leave Historic Prophetstown the morning of November 1st at 9:00 a.m., then march cross-country and arrive at Battlefield Park around 10:00 a.m. While at the park, there will be a brief presentation to honor those who fought in the battle. The public will be able to ask questions and interact with the participants. After the brief ceremony, the re-enactors will march back to Historic Prophetstown for additional programming.

Then at 1:00 p.m. Heather Allen will present a discussion of Regency Period women’s clothing. Thru power point presentations, Allen will be discussing proper underpinnings and the reason women went thru as much as they did to achieve the perfect silhouette, also touching on fabric choices and colors, hairstyles, hats and jewelry.

Ms. Allen has been a re-enactor since childhood, as she grew into adult hood so did her love of the camp life and the importance of clothing. Heather is a history major and an Archivist for the Wabash County Historical Museum. She has devoted her time to teaching women the proper way to enhance your persona thru textiles. As a key player in the event planning of the Mississinewa 1812 Battlefield Society, she has developed close relationships with seamstresses and fabric retailers.

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First Annual
Holiday Author Fair

Sunday, November 15, 2009
1 to 4 p.m.
Moses Fowler House
909 South Street, Lafayette, IN

 

Come to the Moses Fowler House and do a little holiday shopping as TCHA hosts a Holiday Author Book Fair. Local Hoosier authors from Tippecanoe and nearby counties will be on hand to sign their books. Enjoy light refreshments. Gift wrapping will be available.