Battle of Boonville AAR

It's the second day of the Battle of Boonville event in Boonville, MO. We only attended Saturday but had 16 people total! There were eleven children in attendance. Yes, you read that right. Eleven kids running around in period attire playing period games and acting just like their Original Cast counterparts! They all seemed to have a great time playing, watching the cannons fire in rapid succession, and  riding the tractor trailer that pulled us from the parking lot to the field where the event was held. It was a very hot day with a high humidity, however. Many came home sun-burnt, which is never fun! On the whole, it was a decent event, though the many vehicles that were left throughout the field during the event was a little odd. We met with many wonderful people, some we knew before and other acquaintances made that day.
The next event in the area coming up is Cole Camp. I don't know really anything about it. No contact information or details. If you have that information, please share it via commenting on this post or through email.
After that, in August, will be the Battle of Wilson's Creek. If you have not registered, please visit their website and do so. The website has been updated with lots of information about the event so head over there and check it out! I know at least one of our families will be camping.
This Tuesday, June 21, is our next meeting! Please join us at The Art Store in Warrensburg at 6:30pm.
Saturday, June 25, the Kansas City area JASNA group is hosting a Drawn Bonnet Workshop at The Art Store, 10am-noon. Although this workshop is geared primarily toward the Regency/Federal era, drawn bonnets were popular during the 1850s-60s as well! Come learn the technique of making a drawn bonnet! You can register here.

Next Event: The 1st Battle of Boonville

Just a reminder that the Battle of Boonville reenactment is less than two weeks away! If you haven't registered, you should do so! We have quite a large group going this year, including eleven children!!! The people registered (that I know about now) are all day-tripping at least Saturday. If you're going and would like to meet up, please email us! We'd love to see you there!
Another note of interest:  The local JASNA (Jane Austen Society of North America) is hosting a Drawn Bonnet Workshop on June 25. Although the focus will be on Regency era bonnets, drawn bonnets were also very popular in the 1850s and on into the 1860s! You can learn the basic technique for making a drawn bonnet at this workshop and transfer that knowledge to a mid-19th century shape! The cost for the workshop is only $15, which includes some materials and instruction. More information and registration can be found here, scroll down to the Drawn Bonnet Workshop for the registration link.
Next meeting reminder:  June 21, 6:30pm, at The Art Store. Please join us!