When I was researching Jim Beckwourth (son of a slave, a frontiersman, trailblazer) I met Sid Wilson on the internet. He owns "A Private Guide", in Denver, and does Black American Heritage tours. One project our company does is tee shirt designs of historic African Americans, such as Beckwourth. Sid was very helpful in referring me to a copy of the biography of Beckwourth. He keeps me updated on similar news, and recently sent me this email:
Subject: Real Wagon Train @ Four Mile Historic Park

Hi Gang,

A covered wagon train, en route from St. Charles, Missouri on its way to Sacremento, California to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the 1849 gold rush, will arrive at Four Mile Historic Park beginning on May 25. It will mark the first time in 130 years that a wagon train has passed in front of the Four Mile House which is situated directly on the old Cherokee and Smokey Hill Trails.

The wagon train will form a circle in the park's meadow and its members will be greeted by dignataries arriving by stagecoach followed by a pioneer style lunch accompanied by traditional fiddle and guitar music. Beginning on May 29 - 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the general public will be able to experience life on the trail as though they were pioneers on their way west.

Visitors will be partake in trail food and refreshments, old time music, horse-drawn covered wagon rides ($1.00 per person), craft demos, excerpts from authentic diaries and journals, and historic interpretation. In adddition, old fashion games including stick horse races, gunny sack races, marbles, and potato races will entertain the entire family

Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3 for seniors and children 6 - 15. Children under 6 are free. Four Mile Historic Park is located at 715 South Forest St., Denver, CO 80246 or, you can call 303 399-1859 for more in depth info.

See you there!!!!

Sid :-)

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