“Hank Williams is known all over the world as the most influential singer/songwriter ever. Now, acclaimed performer/musician Jason Petty is bringing the authentic and insightful story of Hank Williams Sr. to life in Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes. Jason has blown audiences away with his performance, which has earned him rave reviews from the nation’s biggest critics including Rolling Stone, the New York Times, and has also won him an Obie Award for Outstanding Actor. The show gives audiences a personal look at Williams growing up, how he became famous, who influenced the legendary singer/songwriter and performers today who are influenced by Williams. Join us in paying tribute to one of country music’s greatest artists of all time in this one-of-a-kind performance!”
-Mitchell Opera House
Come and watch the staff from Mitchell Community Schools play basketball with the Harlem Wizards. This could be very interesting! Doors will open at 6 pm. Over 1000 tickets have been sold. Be sure to arrive early if you plan to buy a ticket at the event and to make sure you get a seat!
11:00 drop by the toy table in the upper residence and make a thaumatrope (a pioneer toy that proves the persistence of vision)
12:00 to 3:00 Drop by the toy table on the upper residence lawn to see what kind of toys pioneer children played with
12:30 Clay craft at the Meeting house
1:30 Make a leather lacing and bead bracelet (Leather shop)
2:30 Sawmill demonstration
3:30 Play the Game of Graces. This is game has been played since the 1500’s a fun game played with hoops and sticks (Lawn beside the distillery)
4:00 the Story of Sam Bass notorious outlaw connected to the weaver’s cabin find out how (Weaver’s Cabin)
August 4 Sunday
8:30 Morning Worship Service
10:00 to 4:00 Pioneer games (Mill Lawn)
12:00 to 4:00 Quilt Show between the Village Residences
1:30 Sawmill Demonstration
2:30 Spinning Demonstration Upper Residence Porch
3:30 Children often made their own toys, stop by the weaver’s cabin and learn how pioneer children made rag dolls, then make one to take home with you.
4:00 Last grind of the day
*GATE FEE MAY APPLY*
For questions, please contact the Park Office at (812)849-3534.
