On Saturday, October 5th, 2013 I attended the town of Lincoln, Ontario’s 47th annual Pioneer Day, which is ran by the Jordan Historical Museum located in the heart of town. On that day each year the town recalls their pioneer roots from over 200 years back, and indicates a special focus on the Pennsylvania Mennonite background which were the first settlers of the land. It is a day to celebrate the rich culture handed down from generation to generation, and with that brings together Ontario’s finest artisans and demonstrators to show people exactly how the settlers worked, lived, and played over 200 years ago.
Despite the sub-par weather, the setting at Pioneer Day did not disappoint to say the least. It was a warm, humid morning in the beginning of October, with a damp layer of grass beneath the feet, and little to no breeze. In the air, as soon as you near closer to the blocked off location you can smell the freshly burning firewood, a distinct scent from the burning coal, and the fire-roasted back bacon cooking nearby. Walking around, one can see small old wooden houses on either side of the road where there are little displays and stations set up every 10 to 20 meters. As you walk further you walk onto a muddy, wet patch of grass with a live band area set up, aswell as a designated dancing area. In the background are old rundown barns, a wooden church with great significance to the community, and multiple pieces of equipment setup which are being demonstrated to viewers. It’s a private, secluded area that speaks for the level of peace in the community, feeling like a warm and welcoming area to be in.
Throughout the celebration there were hundreds of people walking around at taking part in the community festivities. The ages...
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...t through the cultural ties of the Pennsylvania Mennonites. Principles of personal honor, loyalty to family, commitment to duties and to respect nature are the most important aspects of Folk Culture. On Pioneer Day, it’s all about respecting what previous settlers have accomplished, and to successfully up-bring the roots they have installed on the community. The people of the community followed upon duties of the settlers with personal honor (ie: candle dipping, rug hooking, rope making, etc), respected their families (caring, loving) and respected the surrounding environment by making it presentable to the public. Overall, the town of Lincoln’s Jordan Historical Museum made a strong connection to folk culture through the 47th Annual Pioneer Day.
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I am from a small town called Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania. It is along the Delaware River, about 25 miles northeast of Philadelphia. Bristol Borough was founded in 1681. This is the states third oldest borough, that was once a busy river port with important shipbuilding activities (Cohen 438). It is predominately residential, with the exception of Mill Street, the community's traditional commercial street. It includes fine examples of many major styles and idioms, reflecting the community's long history and its importance as a transportation and commercial center (Owen 133). The 28-acre Bristol Industrial Historic District includes the original town of Bristol and the residential area that extends northeast along the bank of the Delaware River (Owen 132). The Bristol Industrial Historic District is a significant collection of the factory and mill complexes containing elements dating from 1875-1937 (Owen 133). Among the mills is the Grundy Mill Complex. It is a visual representation of industrial growth of Bristol Borough. This mill was run by Joseph R. Grundy. The dramatic scale of later buildings stand as the source and monument to the wealth and power of Joseph Grundy (Owen 145). Joseph Grundy was the proprietor of the Bristol Worsted Mills, and one of the most prominent manufacturers and businessmen of Bucks County (Green 252). The Bristol Worsted Mills no longer run but the building is still standing. Bristol owes a lot to Joseph R. Grundy for his contributions to the people and the town itself.
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