I wrote this book in 1999 as a companion to a week long residency program I was teaching that immersed students in the culture of the American Pioneer of the mid 1800s through songs, stories, games, arts and crafts. Activities included: quilting, making old fashioned toys, making a banjo or fiddle, and outfitting a "covered wagon" to pull in the culminating wagon train reenactment. I am not presently doing these residencies, but I would be happy to consult with you if you are interested in doing your own wagon train reenactment. I do still present music programs and instrument making workshops.
