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Welcome to 2012  -  The best of 2011 in photos 

As we start this new year we have moved all 2011 stories off of the front page so that we can start with a fresh canvas. As in previous years we will be bringing you news and information about living history and living history events. Watch for more articles and features in the coming year. 2012 will see the advent of many events commemorating the 200 Anniversary of the War of 1812 and 2012 is also the start of the Civil War Sesquicentennial. As always, if you would like to add an event to our calendar please email editor@pioneertimesusa.com. Another new feature is the search engine feature that will search the Pioneer Times.  We hope you will continue to support our advertisers and visit our associated web pages and most of all enjoy our photographs!

For front page stories from 2011 see the headlines pages

A Bible for Maggie Delaney

Ever wonder how the vast numbers of illiterate people in the 18th century learned about the bible. The truth is probably that they learned by word of mouth. Preachers, parents and others related the stories of the bible to those that could not read. But history also tells us that there were “picture bibles.” And Maggie Delaney, portrayed by Carol Jarboe is now the owner of one such reproduction bible. Learn more....

2012 Calendar of Coming Events

February 3 & 4 - Bucksnort Longrifles Indoor Trade Fair at Pritchard Community Center, Elizabethtown, KY
February 4 - Daniel Boone at The Fireside Chats - Fort Boonesborough, Richmond, KY
February 11 - E.L. Kurtz with 18th Century Music at the Fireside Chats - Fort Boonesborough, Richmond, KY
February 18 & 19 - Connor Longrifle Indoor Trade Show - Noblesville, IN|
February 18 - Simon Kenton at the Fireside Chats - Fort Boonesborough - Richmond, KY
February 25 - Jenny Wiley at the Fireside Chats - Fort Boonesborough - Richmond, KY

Access the 2012 Calendar of Events by clicking here.

2012 Calendar of Events - Now Completed

Goodbye to April

In December of 2011 re-enactors lost another great friend. Although this was a quiet passing April, the horse belonging to Larry MacQuown was put down due to some painful ongoing issues with her hooves. Countless children thrilled to see April at school days at numerous events. She was a regular at Women on the Frontier at Fort Boonesborough where many young women and girls had their first horseback ride. April was the gentlest of horses. Children could brush her, pet her and feed her treats. She accepted it all, with a steady and friendly attitude. She loved to have her photo taken and she will be missed. See more photos of April at The Long Run Massacre School Day.

Elaine Walker Commissioner
 of Kentucky State Parks

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Elaine Walker was named the com- missioner of the Kentucky Department of Parks, in an announcement made by Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Marcheta

Sparrow on December 6, 2011.

Walker, who has served as the secretary of state since she was appointed in January of 2011 r by Gov. Steve Beshear, began her duties with state parks on Jan. 2, 2012. She attended the Annual Meeting of The Fort Boonesborough Foundation on Thursday, January 5th. . Read more....

For many children meeting April was often their first up close interaction with a horse.

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