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Paynetown does the time warp again

Paynetown State Recreation Area at Monroe Lake will transform the present into the past July 12-14 during the lake’s annual Heritage Days.

Heritage Days presents history from 1745 all the way through the 1890s. The centerpiece is the Heritage Village encampment which highlights history through re-enactments.
 
Visitors can preview the encampment as it is being resurrected 2 to 7 p.m. July 12 or make a leather carrying pouch and pioneer toy the same day.

Monroe Lake has an assortment of activities and programs scheduled for each day.

There will be periodic music demonstrations, tomahawk throwing and communal meals from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 13. Monroe Lake will also provide pioneer games on Saturday.

The last chance to see the Heritage Village is 9 a.m. to noon July 14. On this day visitors can churn butter and make a “winged fancy.”

A heritage-themed craft is also available at the Activity Center each day from 1 to 5 p.m.

Heritage Days programs and activities are free after the standard entrance fee of $5 per in-state vehicle or $7 per out-of-state vehicle.

For more information call 812-837-9967.

Samantha Felix

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