The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Documents the History and Technology
of the Commonwealth's Forest Industries


37th Annual Bark Peelers Convention, July 6 & 7, 2013 at Pa Lumber Museum on Route 6 mile post 187 between Galeton and Coudersport

As the last century ended and the 20th began, Pennsylvania's lumber era was at its peak. Each year near the 4th of July the numerous woodhicks and lumber camp workers would gather together in celebration after another year's hard work. Song, dance, good food and lively contests would highlight these festive get-togethers. In memory of those bygone years and in celebration of our past heritage, The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Associates and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission have re-created those celebrations called "conventions."

Join us this 6th and 7th of July 2013 on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum on US Route 6 midway between Galeton and Coudersport in Potter County, Pennsylvania. Enjoy, learn and become a part of the lumbering era.



BOTH DAYS
  • Sawmill Demonstrations
  • Woodhick Skills
  • Blacksmithing
  • Broom Making
  • Log Skidding
  • Axe Throwing
  • Bark Peeling
  • Chopping
  • Basket Making
  • Crosscut Sawing
  • Camp Cooking
  • Shingle Making
  • Lumber Heritage Video
Commemorative T-Shirts
  • Refuge Keeper Skit
  • Music
  • Food Available on Grounds
  • Handcrafted Products available at Craft Tent
  • Rich Pawling's History Alive
PROGRAM STARTS AT
10:00 AM
Admission 12 and up $10.00
Children 3-11 $3.00
Under 3 FREE

TWO DAY PASSES
Adults - $18.00
Contact Museum before June 30th

 

 

CONTESTS
Be sure to register at least 10 minutes before contest at
PALMA tent
Saturday Sunday
Apple Pie Delivered by Noon Horse shoe Pitching - 10 A.M.
Chilli Cookoff - 9 A.M. Frog Jumping - 11 A.M.
Greased Pole - 2:30 P.M. Cross Cut - 1 P.M.
Log Rolling - 3:30 P.M. Birling - 2 P.M.





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