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1800s
craft fair
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[August 13, 2007]
An 1800s craft fair at
Postville Courthouse
State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St., will be Aug. 26 from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Visitors to the grounds of the historic courthouse where
Abraham Lincoln practiced law can take a step back in time and enjoy
the talents and skills that have been handed down from many
generations before ours. There is no admission charge.
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Many crafters will be present, including blacksmithing, broom
making, cabinetmaking, coopering, wool dyeing, candle dipping, paper
marbleizing, chair making, an herbalist and other 19th-century
activities. A big wood lathe will also be on the grounds. A
Lincoln impersonator will be present.
Period music all day will be provided by the Postville Express,
Chris Vallillo, Prairie Aires, Dale Evans, Steve Staley and Mark
Mathewson, and others.
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 Courthouse tours will be conducted throughout the day. There is
no charge for the tours, but donations are accepted.
There will be a welcome tent and memorabilia, and some crafters
will sell their wares. Food will also be available on the grounds.
The site has lots of shade trees.
For more information, please call 217-737-0979 or 217-735-4977.
[Text from news release received from
Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of
Logan County]
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