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POUND PIONEER CHRISTMAS 2018
The farm house was decorated up 19th century style, with a band on the front porch playing early American tunes to put you in the spirit.Slogging through the mud, (it really wasn’t too bad) there were great activities to be a part of, such as making metal pieces into jewelry, horseshoes with the blacksmith, or creating Christmas ornaments that attendees took home to hang on their own tree.There were also horse drawn wagon rides, historic re-enactments and demonstrations, and for parents, shopping with local artisans. Although brisk, there were firepits around to keep visitors warm. It was a great way to look back on how Christmas was celebrated in the past.
For more information on the Dr. Pound Farmstead and Museum, please visit: drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.org or on Facebook at: facebook.com/dstxpoundhouse
CENTURY NEWS PHOTOS BY GARY ZUPANCIC
Lorie Carlisle helped with the wagon ride.
Nico and Luke Sanchez try to stay warm by a fire pit.
Owen Carlisle stands at attention during the Civil War re-enactment.
Owen Putnam tried his skill as a blacksmith.
Robyn Facioe shows the snail decoration she hammered out.
Bill Patterson, Tom Whiteside, and Jeff Cantrell of “Legends of the Texas Rangers” were on hand with historic weapons.
Santa was taking wish lists from Evangeline and Samantha Sellers.
Songs from the 1800s entertained the crowd.
Volunteer Wanda Mauldin is a real descendant of Dr. Pound.
