Watch pioneer demonstrations, including blacksmithing, tomahawk throwing and the operation of an oxen-powered 1850 hay press during O’Bannon Woods State Park’s Old Time Winter on the Farm, on Feb 1.
Activities take place at Hickory Hollow Nature Center from noon to 3 p.m.
Other activities will include a “primitive dunking booth,” and demonstrations of leatherworking, weaving, quilting, and spinning. Visitors can also see a pioneer home, trappers shed and cooper shop.
The hay press demonstration is at 1 p.m. Visitors can meet Forrest and Gump, the park’s short-horned oxen that are trained to work the hay press.
The event is free of charge.
All activities are dependent on weather and road conditions. Please call in advance if road conditions are questionable or inclement weather is predicted.
The next living farmstead and hay press demonstration will be Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-24.
O’Bannon Woods State Park (on.IN.gov/obannonwoodssp) is at 7234 Old Forest Road SW, Corydon, 47112.
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