Traveler’s Dream provided music for the weekend including an evening dance.
A new feature at the event was an onsite tavern for folks to get a sandwich and a drink. The booth was run by the Central Lions Club and did a brisk business.
Maggie does laundry Indentured servant Maggie Delaney was doing laundry on the square.
But always the educator, Carol Jarboe (Maggie) teaches as she banters with the crown and elicits help wringing garments from a young visitor.
Signing the Indiana State Constitution
Delegates file into the courthouse...
And take their places to begin the proceedings.
The Indiana State Constitution was signed on June 10, 1816 by 43 delegates in Corydon, the first Capital of Indiana. The proceedings had moved outside under a giant elm due to the extreme summer heat.
Gavin Kelly gave a first person interpretation of John Shields one of “the nine young men from Kentucky” that accompanied Lewis and Clark on their historic westward journey. Shields was one of the oldest members and also the only member of the Corps of Discovery that was married. He deemed the journey important enough to leave his wife and baby for the three years that the trip took. After his return, Shields settled in Indiana.
Like Kelly, other speakers appeared throughout the weekend dodging the raindrops and accommodating the crowds. This performance moved from the gazebo to a spot under the trees where the light rain was hardly noticeable.
The upstairs of the courthouse was also open to visitors. Shown here are the Supreme Court Chamber and the Senate Chamber.
Also upstairs were a great view of the United States flag of that era and a picture of William Henry Harrison, military leader and General in the War of 1812, Indiana Territorial Governor, and President of the United States.
