We used the description to build it the authentic way and only hand tools were used. Afternoon activities include lap-loom weaving and friendship bracelets will be made, an item often exchanged between pioneer friends, Waldron said. Molasses candy will be made in the afternoon as well. Herbal remedies will also be discussed and visitors will find out how the pioneers used dandelion root, willow bark and twigs and raspberry leaves. Visitors will also learn about other edible plants the pioneers used during the early years.
Visitors can watch lye soap being made or, for a minimal additional cost, make a candle.
The farm's new team of oxen will also be out working at the pioneer site during the week, Waldron said. We hope visitors come out and enjoy the celebration and learn about what the pioneers have taught us and how they contributed, making this the place it is today. There will be dancing demonstrations during the week as well. Scottish dancers will be at the farm Friday, and the Gray Family Orchestra from Preston, Idaho, will perform on July 24. The members of this Scandinavian group appear in authentic costumes.