Indiana LogoIndiana Black and White Logo
Favorites
Home
  • Best of Indiana

    Best of Indiana

    • Winter Fun
    • The Twenty in 20 Lists
    • You Voted - See the Winners!

    VIDEOS

    • Katie's Home-State Adventures
  • Things To Do

    Attractions

    • Museums
    • Historic Sites
    • Entertainment
    • Music, Art & Theater
    • Cities & Downtowns
    • Tours
    • Zoos
    • Sacred Places
    • Amusement & Water Parks
    • Casinos & Gaming
    • Spas
    • Themed Trails
    • Roadside Attractions

    Outdoors & Sports

    • State Parks & Gardens
    • Outdoor Recreation
    • Farms & Orchards
    • Lakes & Water Sports
    • Hiking & Biking Trails
    • Motorsports & Sports Teams
    • Golf
    • Ziplining
    • Camping
    • Horseback Riding

    Shopping

    • Made in Indiana
    • Antiques & Flea Markets
    • Sweet Treats & Food
    • Home & Gifts
    • Downtown Shopping
    • Outlets & Malls
    • Artisans & Handcrafts
    • Farmers Markets

    Visitor Services

    • Visitor Centers
    • Convention & Visitors Bureaus
    • Chambers of Commerce
    • Associations / Councils

    Agritourism

    • Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
    • Seasonal U-Picks
    • Trails & Tours
    • Farming, Growing & Eating

    On a Budget?

    • Discounts
    • FREE Things to Do
  • Road Trips
  • Winter Fun
  • Events

    Events & Festivals

    • Holiday & Season Celebrations
    • History & Cultural Festivals
    • Fairs & City Festivals
    • Music & Dance
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Theater & Movies
    • Food, Beer & Wine
    • Nature & Outdoors
    • Sports & Competitions
    • Vehicles & Collectors
    • Antiques & Shopping
    • Families & Kids

    On a Budget?

    • FREE Admission
  • Lodging

    Lodging

    • Hotels / Motels
    • Bed & Breakfasts / Inns
    • Campgrounds
    • Cabins
    • Resorts / Lodges
    • Vacation Rentals

    On a Budget?

    • Lodging Discounts
  • Food & Drink

    Food & Drink

    • Restaurants
    • Wineries
    • Breweries
    • Food Tours
    • Fresh Markets
    • Distilleries
    • Event Venues

    On a Budget?

    • Discounts
  • Brochures
  • Contests
  • Discounts
  • Blog
  • About Indiana
  • Contact Us
  • Email Subscribe
  • For the Media
  • For Travel Professionals
  • Hoosier HospitalitySafety Promise
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Indiana Insider Blog
  • Lore of the Laughery Living History Event, May 5 & 6 in Friendship, Indiana

Lore of the Laughery Living History Event, May 5 & 6 in Friendship, Indiana

By admin on April 22, 2012
Back

The 8th annual Lore of the Laughery, a living history event that portrays life and events from 1750 to 1812, will be held on May 5th and 6th, in Friendship, Indiana. The event, which focuses particularly on the early history of the area, including a battle during the Revolutionary War, will showcase different crafts, foods, and lifestyle of the chosen time period and part of the country.

Lore of the Laughery’s public hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT Saturday and 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. EDT Sunday. The township of Friendship, Indiana is in Ripley County (Southeastern Indiana), on SR 62.

Tipi at Lore of the Laughery
They also have tipis on display for the public to visit.

The event, which is one of the biggest in the area, will feature:

  • military recreators
  • period artisans, craftspeople, and entertainers
  • civilian encampments
  • period livestock demonstrations
  • Demonstrations of blacksmithing, spring pole lathe, gunsmithing, leatherworking, silversmithing, woodworking, spinning, braintanning of leather, weaving, bobbin lacemaking, and powderhorn making
  • the Voyageur Ancient Fife & Drum Corps, whose members are all under the age of 18
  • Travelers Dream, a French Canadian band
  • Jim’s Red Pants, a hammered dulcimer and fiddle group

Discount tickets may be ordered in advance, $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 4-12 by calling (800) 745.1493, or by visiting the Ripley County Tourism Bureau, or calling them at (888) 747-5394, or visiting their website. Tickets are good for one day, either day, and there are no refunds or will call facilities. Tickets at the door are $6 for adults and $3 for children, ages 4-12.

There is on-site parking at no extra charge. No pets are allowed, other than assistance animals

For more information and directions, visit the Ripley County Tourism website, or the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association website.

Photo credit: Cindy47452 (Flickr, Creative Commons)

Map

Related Posts

No related posts.

Related Topics

  • Arts & Culture
  • Historical Sites
  • Places To Go
  • Regions
  • Rural & Small Towns
  • South
  • Things To Do

Featured Post

Rebuilt & Reinvented: This Small-Town Favorite is an All New Restaurant

Featured Trip Idea

Couples: Top 8 Indiana Getaways

SIGN UP FOR UPDATES

Follow Along the Indiana Insider Blog

Get the latest blog posts to your inbox

SAVINGS

DISCOUNTS

Coupons and Special Deals

THINGS TO DO

THINGS TO DO

Plan Your Getaway

Explore VisitIndiana.com
  • Things to Do
  • Lodging
  • Food & Drink
  • Events
  • Trip Ideas
  • Discounts
  • Discounts
  • Best of Indiana
  • Brochures
  • Enter Contests
  • Local Contact Information
  • About Indiana
Other Links
  • About IDDC
  • Contact Us
  • For Media
  • For Travel Professionals
  • For Teachers
  • VisitIndianaGolf.com
  • Film Indiana
Blog Disclosure

This blog reflects the opinions of those writing and commenting and not necessarily the view opinions or endorsements of the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Indiana.

 

FTC Disclosure

Follow Us

Indiana Destination Development Corporation

 

One North Capitol Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(800) 677-9800

 

© Copyright 2014-2020

 

Privacy Policy