Intuitive Value: 2022 Heritage Days at Warsaw, Missouri

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Monday, October 24, 2022

2022 Heritage Days at Warsaw, Missouri

I'm pretty sure we attended most of the Heritage Days at Warsaw since they begin around the time Truman Lake was completed in about 1979. I have written many a blog about our times there and much of it is a repeat of events. We love that it is! We always find something new to see or unique crafts to purchase. Most of all, we love the atmosphere at this time of year! The changing colors of autumn compliment the smells of wood burning in campfires, a smokehouse, and in sourgum making. It is good to see the old gas powered machines still working and history being told through examples of how it was lived. A variety of skills are kept alive and doing well enough to sell some of the products produced. Added to that are countless skills of homemade crafts and foods available at Drake Harbor on the water's edge at Warsaw. Much of this and Civil War stuff can be seen at the Visitor's Center at Truman Dam. I think many people just like spending a couple days in the past before they have to get back to the reality of modern life!

This is how we spent one of the two days of this annual event this year. I think it occurs in the middle of October each year. It is our favorite local event!

Mountain Men in their encampments are scattered outside all over the Truman Visitor's Center grounds. Some just set up and stay a couple days and some make and sell stuff. They come from all over. I think this may be a lifestyle choice for some because I see many of the same at the early spring Rendezvous at Pomme de Terre Lake Outlet. The time period is the early 1800s and can include the Civil War around the 1860s. Most participants pride themselves on their authenticity in all things.

Old Ringer Washing Machine and Wash Board

Machine to Grind Cornmeal

Machine to Grind Wheat into Flour

The Pioneer Village is open year round for a self tour.

Ax Throwing

General Store has unique products and always someone playing music out front.

Old School House

Sourgum Making

Soap Making

Scotish Highland Cattle with 3-week old baby

Mountain Men Encampment demonstrating cast iron cooking.

Tinsmith

Wool dyeing using natural dyes

Straw bale playpen for youngsters

So I found something new! R. Gordon Tompkins from Sibley, Missouri (816-680-5482) makes the most beautiful scarves. They are lightweight cotton and the most perfect weave. Keith even bought one for himself!