Our costumes were finished, the baking done and we were blessed with an absolutely PERFECT day!
The sun was shining, but there was a lovely breeze.
I went to the Hoppels at 9:30 and picked them up. Paula, Danielle, Maria and Lizzie at least. Everyone was all dressed in their period attire and we packed the van full of stuff to sell.
Lizzie was so cute! She was dressed just like her mom.
We drove down to Port Deposit and found that there was parking available at the home of the lady who had organized the food.
Here is Maria all ready to go.
My friend Susan brought her two girls and her son.
I had to stand for a picture too. For posterity, as all my photographer family relations always say.
We all packed our baskets and then got together for a group shot.
I really wish that I had taken more pictures at the actual festival. I just couldn't pack the camera and all the goodies.There were so many neat costumes and demonstrations. The battle between the Civil War cannons and the ship that came down the river, was really neat!
There was a medical field surgery that had some gruesome demonstrations.
There was all manner of music and so many entertainers.
There were WWI and WWII tents with soldiers and all their equipment.
There were many children involved in the reenactments and our friends, the Watkins, were part of a Heritage performing troup that performed skits about revolutionary times.
One of the things that I love about this area, is that there is such an excitement and commitment to keeping history alive.
The people that get involved in all of this really do it because they love it. No one would stand around in the summer heat wearing a wool uniform if they didn't love it!
I got somewhat burned and didn't sell all that much, but I am really glad that we did it.
It was a lot of fun. I enjoyed working with Susan and Paula and her girls to make the costumes.
It was really nice "girl time".
I had fun walking the path and talking to all the people.
If I have another opportunity like that again, I'll definitely consider it!
