Painted Stone Settlers

Next Meeting
May 3rd, 2012
Location - TBA
Open to the Public

2012 Re-Enactment Dates - Sept.7-9

Painted Stone Settlers Logo courtesy of David Wright

The Painted Stone Settlers, Inc. are a non profit group located in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The Painted Stone Settlers are dedicated to bringing the 1781 history of this area to life through the annual re-enactment and other public forums.

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		Daniel Boone - Pathfinder Speaks to a Full House at the Library

Each spring The Painted Stone Settlers invite a living historian to speak at our April meeting. This year Daniel Boone returned for the second time. This April program is free and open to the public and began as a way to increase our presence in the community in addition to the fall re-enactment of the Long Run Massacre. In addition to Scott New portraying Daniel Boone members of the Governor Isaac Shelby Sons of the American Revolution started off the evening with a presentation of the colors. Painted Stone members brought refreshments for the crowd and attended in period dress.

	See photos of the evening’s events....


	Thanks to All Who Participated in The Painted Stone Settlers 13th Annual Long Run Massacre Re-Enactment September 9-11, 2011


			Vince Akers

Vince Akers has spent numerous hours over many years researching the Long Run Massacre and Floyd’s Defeat. Mr. Akers joined us on Saturday at noon during our Re-Enactment weekend to give us an in depth look at the happenings in Shelby County in 1781.

	Click here for the text from Guest Speaker Vince Akers

		Click here for photos.


	Authors return to The Long Run Massacre Weekend




	One thing always in common among history buffs, re-enactors and genealogists is the desire to read and get more information. In 2011 Kentucky Authors set up at the Long run Massacre Weekend. Click here to see photos.




	Re-Enactors gathered on Sunday afternoon for a group photo.

Thanks to all who participated in the 13th Annual Long Run Massacre Re-Enactment. The weather was fine, the company unsurpassed and the weekend went off without a hitch. On Friday skies cleared after a raining week just in time for the 650 school children that arrived. Over 24 demonstrators were on hand to greet them, teach them and give them a general idea of what life was like in 18th Century Kentucky. They learned about daily chores like washing, spinning, weaving, dyeing and cooking and how children were involved in these daily tasks. They learned about how life depended on horses for travel, guns for hunting, and entertainment for children came from handmade wooden toys and simple pleasures like singing and magic tricks. Native re-enactors talked about their culture too. On Saturday and Sunday there were speakers and demonstrators, modern authors and of course the battle re-enactment, cannon displays and a re-enactment of an Indian/Settler prisoner eschange. The Painted Stone Settlers wish to thank all who participated and the many vistors that shared our weekend of history.

		Kathy Cummings, President

Painted Stone Settlers lose a friend...

Clarence Miller being made an honorary member of The Painted Stone Settlers on the land he donated to the park system.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Red Orchard Park. Donations can be sent to:

Shelbyville/Shelby County Parks & Recreation
c/o Red Orchard Park
717 Burks Branch Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065

CLARENCE MILLER
1912-2011

Mr. Clarence Miller passed away on Wednesday August 17, 2011. Red Orchard Park was originally his family farm. Miller donated the 361 acre farm to the Shelby County Parks in 2007.

Mr. Miller was made an honorary member of The Painted Stone Settlers in 2007. He spoke to the crowd during that presentation and expressed his delight in seeing so many folks present - that it was exactly what he had hoped for in donating the property “..that people would be able to use it and enjoy it..”

We who have benefitted so much from his generosity and his love of history will dedicate the 2011 Long Run Massacre to his memory.


	Interested in joining the Painted Stone Settlers - attend a monthly meeting. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month in Shelbyville, KY. Email for more information or click here to be added to our email list for updates and event happenings. You may also donate online to support our educational endeavors. Learn more




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