Sample of Black Mt Rag performed by The Sorry Sisters

Alafia School Tours

Each year on the Thursday of the Alafia River Rendezvous the Florida Frontiersmen invite hundreds of school age children to come and get a glimpse of America's past. Here are some of the things they can see and learn about.

There are no more openings for School Field Trip Tours at the 2009 Alafia. .  

 

Each group will have their own personal guide to the past.

Here you see a school group with Bob Samson and his grandson, Rick as their guides.

 

 

The Cooper (bucket maker)

 

 

Beekeeper and Honey

 

 

Broom Maker

Madeleine McLean of Wonky Wood Works shows how to make a broom

 

 Teepee Pole Making

Dick Bennett demonstrates the skill of creating teepeee poles

 

Spinning Yarn and Weaving

Carol Leigh of Hillcreek Fiber Studio Shares her knowledge with these students.

 

 

Root Beer is always a hit!

 

 

Miss Molly's Marvelous Kettle Corn

Yummm!!!

A Bagpiper

Piper Bob

Mountain Dulcimer Players

This is The Sorry Sisters Mary Betts and Barb Davis

 

Visit our many traders for special

treasures to take home.

Mr Monty's Toy Emporium is just one of our many traders

Or learn something new from the Friendly Natives

Other things you might see:

A Blacksmith

A Rope Maker

and much much more!

There are no more openings for the 2009 Alafia.

Space is limited and reservations are necessary. Please contact Abby Lee at abbylee409@tampabay.rr.com

Please put Alafia School Tour in the subject of your e-mail.

 

 

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