Experience the sights, sounds, and heritage of the West Branch Valley at the Lycoming County Historical Society’s YesterFest! 2012. This fund-raising festival takes place on the grounds of the Taber Museum, 858 West Fourth Street in Williamsport on Saturday, September 29 from noon to 5:00 p.m. rain or shine.
YesterFest! 2012 offers a variety of activities for people of all ages and includes a number of artisans demonstrating their crafts, a Civil War encampment, American Indian culture and lore, members of a medieval reenactment group, historical demonstrations, musical performances, children’s games and activities, and much more.
Activities for children’s enjoyment include face painting, fossil rubbing, log sawing and stamping, a mock archaeological dig, and the art of fraktur, a style of recording vital records typical of those of Pennsylvania German heritage.
Throughout the day, visitors may enjoy folk music by Bruce and Lucy Henry on the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer, violin solos by Leah Nason, and sax and guitar solos by Doug McMinn. Sean Farley will be playing some tunes for the occasion and displaying hand-crafted guitars. Frank Ulman and John Hunsinger will be giving steam train demonstrations.
For more information, phone (570) 326-3326 or visit their website at www.tabermuseum.org.