Lore of the Laughery

The lush and beautiful Laughery Valley of southern Indiana has a unique story to tell- the lore of the Laughery.  Have you heard it?

Sit and listen while the water of Laughery Creek meanders on its gentle journey to the Ohio River, all the while whispering its memories of long ago. 

From the earliest European explorations through the Revolutionary War and beyond, the Laughery Valley was witness to much of the political maneuvering, intrigue, and turmoil amongst foreign powers, Native tribes, and early settlers, leading to the birth of a new nation and to the eve of Indiana statehood.

“Lore of the Laughery,” as a premier living history event, reflects and interprets the historical heritage of the area, telling the stories of the past with all of the joy, fear, humor, wisdom, sadness, pain, conflict, glory, pride, and trepidation that the Eastern Frontier theater provided to the peoples and cultures that inhabited the region.

Indiana’s exciting early history is yours to embrace. Experience these colorful stories as they are told through the pageantry of recreated military units, working livestock, period food vendors, artisans and craftspeople, entertainers, Fife & Drum Corps, voyageurs, and  encampments, all demonstrating the lifestyles of 1750-1812.

Come listen to the lore- the “Lore of the Laughery” May 3 and 4th 2008. The event is open Saturday 9:00 to 5:00 and Sunday 9:00 to 4:00. Ticket prices are: adults $4.00 in advance and $6.00 at the gate. Children are $2.00 in advance and $3.00 at the gate. Two day passes are available.

For more information contact:                 

Lore of the Laughery

National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association            

PO Box 67

Friendship, IN 47021

(812) 667 5131

nmlraevents@seidata.com