Bill Patterson, Tom Whiteside, and Jeff Cantrell of “Legends of the Texas Rangers” were on hand with historic weapons.
Dr. Pound Farmstead Pioneer Christmas a success
It seemed the weather had something against the Dr. Pound Farmstead and Museum this year. Pioneer Days is usually held in September, but this year’s 28thAnnual Pioneer Day Event was cancelled due to severe rain.
But Pioneer Day wasn’t really canceled. Instead, the decision was made to combined it with Homespun Holidays to form Pioneer Christmas, an 1800’s event which occurred last weekend, despite the chilly weather not fully cooperating again.
The farm house was decorated up 19th century style, with a band on the front porch playing early American tunes to put you in the spirit.
Slogging through the mud, (it really wasn’t too bad) there were great activities to be a part of, such as making metal pieces into jewelry, horseshoes with the blacksmith, or creating Christmas ornaments that attendees took home to hang on their own tree.
There were also horse drawn wagon rides, historic re-enactments and demonstrations, and for parents, shopping with local artisans. Although brisk, there were firepits around to keep visitors warm. It was a great way to look back on how Christmas was celebrated in the past.
For more information on the Dr. Pound Farmstead and Museum, please visit:
drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.org or on Facebook at: facebook.com/dstxpoundhouse
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