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Follow on Google News | Long Run Massacre and Floyd’s Defeat Set for September in Shelbyville, KYPainted Stone Settlers re-enact 1781 massacre near Squire Boone’s station
By: ShelbyKY Tourism Commission & Visitors Bureau “I have this minute returned from a little excursion against the Enemy & my party, 27 in number, are all dispersed & cut to pieces except 9 who came off the field . . . ,” Col. John Floyd wrote to George Rogers Clark immediately following the ambush. “I don’t yet know who are killed . . . A party was defeated yesterday near the same place & many Women and Children wounded.” This living history event will take place on both Saturday and Sunday afternoon, followed by a Prisoner Exchange. Additionally, there will be heritage skills demonstrations – spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, fire starting, laundry, customs of the 18th century – and militia life and a Native American campsite will be depicted. Experience the sounds and smell of an 18th century cannon, visit with Kentucky authors and engage in lively conversation with costumed interpreters. The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will provide a special American flag ceremony prior to the battle re-enactment. At dusk on Saturday night, Russell Morris will present traditional Shawnee storytelling and singing. Long Run Massacre and Floyd’s Defeat Festival website: www.PaintedStoneSettlers.org Date Saturday, Sept. 12 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.), and Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Battle Re-enactment: Place Red Orchard Park, 704 Kentucky Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065 Cost $6/adults; $3/children 12 and under; $5/seniors; FREE for active military. Note A food vendor will be onsite both days. Bleacher seating is available and guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and shade umbrellas. Make plans to overnight on Friday or Saturday. Choose from a number of well-known chain hotels, two lodges ideal for large families and small groups, and two bed and breakfast inns, including Yellow Carriage House and the new Blues End Farm. Click here (http://www.visitshelbyky.com/ MEDIA CONTACTS: Kathy Cummings, President, Kathy.Cummings@ The Painted Stone Settlers, www.PaintedStoneSettlers.org Katie F. Fussenegger, CTP, Executive Director, KatieF@VisitShelbyKy.com, 502-633-6388 ShelbyKY Tourism Commission & Visitors Bureau, www.VisitShelbyKy.com HI- and LOW-RES photos available. ABOUT THE PAINTED STONE SETTLERS (http://www.paintedstonesettlers.org/) ABOUT SHELBYKY (http://www.visitshelbyky.com/) End
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