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Feb 22, 2011

Mascouten Bay Longrifles Spring Rendezvous

Date: April 16-17, 2011  Early Setup Date: April 15, 2011
Location:  Mascouten Bay Longrifles grounds, Kettering Lane, Rushville, IL 62681  CLICK HERE FOR LINK to map.   
Camp fee: $20 per lodge, allows on entry fee. Wood, water, latrines. Trader no additional if they shoot, otherwise a $20 prize plus camp fee. Shoot only: Rifle $20, trade gun $20, pistol $5 50/50 shoot flint or percussion or cap and ball revolver. No Pets, no dinner.   
Contact: Harold Tyson, Beardstown, IL - day 217-323-2319 - evening 217-323-1745

The Settlement of the Appalachian Frontier

CLICK HERE FOR LINK to some enjoyable reading about the settlement of the Appalachian frontier.

Feb 9, 2011

The Romance and Tragedy of Pioneer Life

CLICK HERE FOR LINK to USGenNet's section titled: "THE ROMANCE AND TRAGEDY OF PIONEER LIFE".  Please see CHAPTER V for Rogers' Rangers information.  For lots of great reading, please don't miss the other chapters like CHAPTER VI "THE ADVENTURES OF THREE CAPTIVES".

Plus, please CLICK HERE FOR LINK to even more great reading at USGenNet's section titled: "COLONIAL AMERICA".