CoHT National Gathering

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

Just thought I would slip this in here. The Coalition of Historical Trekkers will have their National gathering at Fort Osage near Sibley, Missouri April 15th thru the 20th. Lots of period vendors and the 17th century stuff is on a rise here in the midwest, (due to a new interest in La Salle et al), any landlocked pyrates in the middle waters area should consider a shopping trip if not camping the whole week.

Heres the link to info and pre registration form. Register early and it is only 5 bucks a person, doubles after the cut-off date.

Bo

http://www.coht.org/osage.html

http://www.coht.org/08Regform.pdf

Subject: 2008 CoHT National Gathering

All,

Here's the tentative schedule and information for the 08' NG at Fort Osage.

For further information contact Bryan Everhart at ks-rep@coht.org or check at, http://www.coht.org/osage.html

If you pre-register it's only $5 per person or $10 per family. This doubles at the event so send it in and save some dough. Straw is availible at $4 per bale. http://www.coht.org/08Regform.pdf

Ongoing throughout the gathering.

Tracy Smith, 3d archery course

Denny Pifer (FO volunteer) Archery

Native Camp- Paul Clark

Natural Fabric Dyeing - Tammy White

Tuesday, April 15th.

Early setup.

Wednesday, April 16th.

Early setup

Thursday, April 17th.

8:30am. Trip to the Arabia Steamboat Museum http://www.1856.com/

Admission: Adults $12.50, Seniors (60+) $11.50, Children ages 4-12 $4.75, Children 3 and under, Free.

2:00pm. Canoe Scout. meet at Tavern. Tom Hanson, hope wind dies down by then!

Friday, April 18th.

10:30am-12:00pm, CoHT Executive Board Meeting

11:30am-12:00, Hitched Water Jugs part 1 - Darylee Foertsch

1:00pm-3:00, Men's event- Scott Staten

1:00-3:00, A Ladies Afternoon Tea and Apron sewing class - Babe Foertsch

3:00-4:00pm, Snares and Deadfalls, Jeff Bottiger

6:00pm. Member's meeting

7:30pm-? Tavern night. Ed Wilde, Kate Johnson

Saturday, April 19th. Patriot's Day

9:00 -9:30 The meaning of Patriot's Day

9:30-11:30, Colonial/ primitive fly fishing seminar. Paul Jones

11:30am- 12:00, Hitched Water Jugs part 2- Darylee Foertsch

12:00-12:45pm, Barbra & Dennis Duffy

1:00pm-3:00, Men's event, Scott Staten

1:00pm- 3:00, Mmmmm! Let's Eat (Period recipes, cooking techniques & equipment) - Veronica Wiese

3:00-4:00, John Colter- Clint Winn

4:00 pm. Silent Round robin, Tod Wells

5:00pm. Potluck dinner followd by auction. Main camp, Tod Wells- auctioneer

8:00-10:00pm. Period Dance with Caller, Maincamp Music by Dennis & Barb Duffy http://outoftheordinarymusic.com/

After Dance Tavern, BYOB

Sunday, April 20th.

8:00am. Church Service, Dan Jackson & Ed Wilde

Packup and travel day.

Emergency Contact Information

The regular fort number (816-650-5737) rings directly to the timeshack & there is an answering machine on it.

They check messages several times daily.

Fort Osage Visitors Center (816) 650-3278. 9am to 4:30pm.

JACO Park Rangers, 816-578-4390. They're on Duty from 7:00am to 11:00pm.

Jackson County Sheriff Department, (816) 524-4302. 24 hours

Buckner Medical Services 333 S Hudson St, Buckner, MO (816) 249-6600

Local Amenities

Comfort Inn 210 Jefferson St., Grain Valley, MO (816) 847-2700

Travelodge 105 Sunny Lane Drive, Grain Valley, MO (816) 224-3420

Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City East 1500 NE Coronado, Blue Springs, MO (816) 228-8100

Roger's Thriftway 12 E Monroe St, Buckner, MO (816) 650-5662

First National Bank 100 S Hudson St, Buckner, MO (816) 650-3171

Casey's General Store 200 E Monroe St, Buckner, MO (816) 249-3900

Sonic Drive-In 118 E US Highway 24, Buckner, MO (816) 650-6906

Maxwell's Drive-In 8 N Central St, Buckner, MO (816) 650-5626

Misty's Restaurant, 30 E Us Highway 24, Buckner, MO (816)-650-5797

Hawg Shed Bar-B-Q, 8 N Central St. Buckner, MO 64016 (816)-650-5626

Subway Subs, 2 East Monroe, Buckner MO 816-249-9194

Independence, MO is located 9 miles West of Buckner on Hwy. 24. It is a town of more than 112,000. There are numerous services including grocery stores, banks, motels, gas, service stations, and restaurants.

[LadyBarbossa]

Oh, bugger. Sounds like it'll be incredible fun!

Alas I'll be at PyrateCon that weekend.

Pictures, Bo! Want pictures of th' event!

~Lady B

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

Just a "BUMP" as this event is getting closer. Looks and sounds to be another great year with lots of stuff going on, high quality period vendors and plenty of action. Hoe some of you other land-locked rogues can get out and play.

Bo