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Traditional 1850's Wedding Celebration Re-Created at The Homeplace in LBL
GOLDEN POND, KY - Join the staff at The Homeplace Living History Farm, located in Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area, as they re-create the joyous event of an 1850's wedding celebration on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The annual event brings to life an 1850's wedding, including the customs, traditions, games, and festivities of an 1850's-era wedding with interpreters dressed in period clothing. Many visitors from throughout the region come to join the re-creation of a typical couple from the Pryor Creek area, now a part of LBL, making this one of the living history farm's most popular events during the year.
"Weddings were major social events for a community during the 1850s," said Cindy Earls, Special Events Coordinator for The Homeplace. "Everyone gets involved and I think that is what makes this event so popular. Visitors are the farm family's guests and they're invited to participate in everything from dancing a reel to playing wedding games. It's as if they were close friends with the couple getting married."
Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with "Friends of LBL", to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. We encourage visitors to review our website at www.lbl.org each season, and throughout the season, for our Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, and temporary trail and road closures. Additional LBL information is also available on our website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000. You can find out more about "Friends of LBL" at www.friendsoflbl.org.
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Media Contact: 270-924-2000
(October 1, 2009)