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Living History -- A Step Back in Time

If you’re visiting Carnation on a weekend between mid-July and late August, finish up the day with a trip to medieval times at Camlann Faire. Armored knights showcase their war skills, while other characters demonstrate minstreling, spinning, period dancing, juggling, blacksmithing and more. For dinner, head across the property to enjoy a 14th century meal at The Bores Hede restaurant, where eating with your hands won’t get you in trouble. (425-788-8624 or www.camlann.org)

Experience a day in the life of a pioneer in Eatonville. Pioneer Farm Museum and Ohop Indian Village offers an hour-long “living history” guided tour. Kids can jump in the hay, collect eggs, milk cows, and churn butter. They will also learn how Native Americans lived, prepared food, and made crafts on a separate one-hour tour. Call 800-272-2662 or 253-627-2836 for reservations.

Lewis & Clark Expeditions Re-enactments and Presentations:

• Dressed as Captain Clark, historian Keith McCoy (509-493-1883) presents “Living History: Lewis and Clark” recounting the Expedition’s struggles and triumphs.
• Lewis’ mother, a noted herbologist who taught her son enough natural medicine that the Expedition traveled without a doctor, is brought to life by Merna DeBolt in presentations at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center (800-991- 2338).
• Each August, the Fort Walla Walla Museum Complex hosts a “Lewis and Clark Day Camp” for children grades 3 to 6. Kids take part in arts and crafts lessons, re-enactments and learn pioneer skills such as packing a horse and loading a muzzle. The museum’s 1st Annual Lewis and Clark Festival in early October will feature Lewis and Clark sketches, military activities and more. For information on bi-centennial events being planned, call the Walla Walla Visitors & Convention Bureau (509-525-0850).
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