“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
The U.S.D.A. Forest Service will offer a free, family-friendly guided hike at the Hemlock Cliffs Trail on January 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. Participants will walk the 1.5 mile loop with a guide and become aware of some of the natural and cultural history of the area. There is a rock staircase down into the canyon and appropriate footwear should be worn. This scenic trail offers rock outcroppings, a waterfall, and geological formations such as rock shelters. The trail is located in Crawford County, off Ind. 37. Directions can be found on the Hoosier National Forest website www.fs.usda.gov/hoosier, or call 812-547-7051.
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.
