Dayton Mayfair
May 7, 2024

Book signings 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Local authors with their newest books
John Heatwole, Danielle Torisky, Peggy Shifflett, Janet & Earl Downs

Featuring a brand-new book from HRHS and Augusta Co. Historical Society:
Portals to Shenandoah Valley Folkways
With essays by John Heatwole, Scott Suter, Nancy Sorrells, and Danielle Torisky

Authentic Artisans 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ernie Cowan, demonstration of the repeating air rifle carried and used by the Lewis & Clark expedition. Ernie will discuss research that determined which rifle was actually carried by the Lewis & Clark expedition.
Rudy Tucker, making wood fired pottery
Clyde Jenkens, basket making
Rhonda Mandeville, replacing chair seats
Lynn Rhodes, tanning animal hides
Fred Mongold, 18th century long hunter, what they used and how they lived
Ray Pine, 18th century furniture reproduction
Mike Small, horn marker
George Lot, wood turning
Joe Scott, knife maker
Mark Thomas, engraving and long rifles
Special Admission of $2 for Museum & "Invincible Spirit" exhibit.
Country ham sandwiches available by Gayle's Market

E-mail the Historical Society at heritag1@shentel.net
or call 540 879-2616 for more information.