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!
Knife making
Chuckwagon
Log Chicken House and Tool Shed
Log Smokehouse - smoking cheese today!
Needlecraft
Rag Rug Loam
Wooden Toys around a couple uniquely joined trees
150 year old covered wagon
Beti's selfie in front of Truman Visitor's Center
Barn Loam
Civil War Stuff
Cannon Shot Over the Truman Dam
View of cliffs from the Truman Visitor's Center
View of cliffs and Truman Lake from the overlook inside Truman Visitor's Center
Dam View from inside the Truman Visitor's Center. Plenty of parking below allowing bus shuttles to the Visitor's Center and Drake Harbor.
Drake Harbor at Warsaw is a great location for countless craft vendors and a variety of foods.
Drake Harbor at Warsaw
Spectactcular sunset on the way home to Hermitage from Truman Lake. We will be back again and again!
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