The modern day rendezvous has captured much of the spirit of its predecessor. Today, men, women and children gather at pre-determined sites throughout the summer to camp in 1800's appropriate clothing and lodges, challenge each other in tomahawk throws and feats of marksmanship, and to exchange goods and stories. The event runs from Friday morning until Sunday afternoon, and is open to the public as well. These rendezvous give the participants a chance to live a life akin to that of our ancestors. Many will cook their foods in cast iron pots over open fires and sit around the fire in the evening enjoying some folk music played on dulcimers or guitars.
Visitors are welcome to walk through the village and browse at the wares displayed.
They are encouraged to ask any questions they might have for the re-enactors. The Log Cabin Shop's rendezvous is an excellent entry level rendezvous, as we do not have strict rules regarding dress, lodges, wares that can be displayed, etc. At some of the rendezvous on the national level, it is required that your clothing be appropriate for the 1800-1820 era, and that all of the books that you are trying to peddle were actually printed in the early 1800's, not just on topics pertaining to the era. Net , Homerville, Ohio.