Coalition of Historical Trekkers
National Gathering
April 2008
This is the the schedule for the gathering. Please remember that it's subject to change.
I want to thank all those who stepped up and volunteered their time and efforts to make our national gathering a success.
Bryan "Tater" Everhart, KS State Rep. CoHT
Ongoing thoughout the Gathering
3d archery course - Tracy Smith
Archery - Denny Pifer (volunteer at Fort Osage)
Native Camp - Paul Clark
Natural Fabric Dyeing - Tammy White
We'd like to thank Dennis & Barb Duffy for the music during the camp and at the dance on Saturday night. Please visit their website at http://outoftheordinarymusic.com/
Tuesday, April 15th.
Early setup.
Wednesday, April 16th.
Early setup
Thursday, April 17th.
8:30 am, Trip to the Arabia Steamboat Museum http://www.1856.com/
Admission: Adults $12.50, Seniors (60+) $11.50, Children ages 4-12 $4.75, Children 3 and under, Free.
2:00pm. Canoe Scout. meet at Tavern.
Friday, April 18th.
10:30am-12:00pm, CoHT Executive Board Meeting
11:30-12:00, Hitched Water Jugs, part 1 - Darylee Foertsch
1:00pm-3:00, Men's activity - Scott Staten
1:00-3:00, A Ladies Afternoon Tea and Apron sewing class - Babe Foertsch
3:00-4:00, Snares and Deadfalls, Jeff Bottiger
6:00pm. Member's meeting
7:30pm-? Tavern night - Ed Wilde, Kate Johnson
Saturday, April 19th. Patriot's Day
9:00-9:30, "The Meaning of Patriot's Day"
9:30-11:30, "Period Fishing: Tackle and Techinques, from Coarse to Fly" - Paul Jones
- A discussion of all aspects of period fishing, together with a review of fishing history from ancient times to the 1840's; examination of original period rods, reels, and other early tackle including Greek and Roman fish hooks; and hands-on instruction on making period hooks, flies and horse hair fishing lines (materials for the class will be furnished without charge by the instructor).
11:30-12:00, Hitched water jugs, Part 2 - Darylee Foertsch
1:00pm-3:00, Men's activity - Scott Staten
1:00-3:00, "Mmmmm! Let's Eat" (Period recipes, cooking techniques & equipment) - Veronica Wiese
3:00-4:00, John Colter presentation - Clint Winn
4:00 pm. Silent Round Robin - Tod Wells
5:00pm. Potluck dinner followed by auction. Both to be held at the Main camp - Tod Wells- auctioneer
8:00-10:00pm. Period Dance with Caller.
After Dance, Tavern, BYOB
Sunday, April 20th.
8:00am. Church Service, Dan Jackson & Ed Wilde
Packup and travel day.
For further information, or to volunteer your services, contact your state Rep or Bryan "Tater" Everhart at ks-rep@coht.org
Updated 1-9-08