As part of our Indiana History field trip, we attended the Mississinewa battle re-enactment. There is an Indian Camp, and British Military Camp an American Military camp, and fur traders and trappers along the river. We listened to Soft Shell Turtle tell stories and sing songs.
We visited the Indian camp and went along the river to some of the fur traders tents. Here is a picture of a beaver skin.
Then we sat to watch the battle re-enactment.
After the battle, we visited the British military camp where some soldiers explained to us how doctors treated wounds and showed us their guns and explained how they are loaded and shot.
Before we left for the day, we stopped at another French fur trader. He explained that the French people became friends with the Indians in order to trade. The French men also married Indian women - to help with trading.
He had many furs hanging behind him - bobcat, raccoon, squirrel, beaver, and deer. We also in the course of walking around saw mink fur.
Very cool! :) You are the field trip queen this year!
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