PRINT
E-MAIL STORY
NEWSLETTER SIGN UP
news@barrowcountynews.com
Have you ever wanted to step back in time to see what life may have been like for those who carved a homestead in Georgia’s yesteryear? Do you think about how different life would be without the modern conveniences we now take for granted – central heat and air, indoor plumbing, computer games, cell phones and electric ovens?
The Fort Yargo Living History Society has members who delve into the opportunity at Fort Yargo State Park, settling in around the blockhouse and taking in life at a less complicated, although not necessarily more relaxing, pace.
A special 18th Century living history event will be held March 20-21 at Fort Yargo State Park.
The Fort Yargo Colonial Market Faire, to be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, will feature living history persons dressed in 18th Century fashion with proprietors of fine wares and provisions for the home and hearth being displayed and offered for sale. Tradesmen and artisans will be demonstrating their crafts and knowledge of the time.
Activities and diversions will be offered for the young and the young at heart.
Admission to the park is $5 per car (more for multi-passenger vehicles) and the admission to the Market Faire is $2 per adult with children 12 and under admitted free to the event area.
Artisans, entertainers and 18th Century costumed vendors interested in the Market Faire are invited to visit FYLHS.com
A Society was formed to provide an accurate and educational "Living History Presentation" at Fort Yargo State Park.
The Living History Society website shares the mission: To help preserve and protect the historic blockhouse of Fort Yargo, and to assist in the restoration and revitalization of this valuable piece of Georgia History.
The original blockhouse, wihch had been previously restored with the Daughters of the American Revolution undertaking the effort in 1927, was relocated from Area C of Fort Yargo and rededicated in 2006 in its new location when concern grew about the possible damage and destruction by vandals.
Efforts are now under way to recreate the Humphries Brothers’ 1790’s Trading Post that was the original Fort Yargo.Fort Yargo was one of three original trading posts built by the Humphries Brothers Trading Company. Fort Yargo, along with another fort at Scull Shoals and a third near present day Cornelia, were a major attempt to set up an effective series of trading stations among the Upper Creek Indians.
A vision for the long-term look of the trading post has been presented to the State of Georgia, and support of the ongoing work is welcomed.
To learn more, visit the Colonial Trade Faire March 20-21 or contact the Fort Yargo Living History Society by e-mail at yargo@windstream.net.
The current officers are Max Schram, President; Omer Alexander, Vice President; Juanita Alexander, Webmistress; and Tom Cissell, Treasurer.
Donations can be directed to Fort Yargo Living History Society Inc., 727 Kings Court, Bethlehem, GA 30620.
