Ozark Folk Center
While in Mountain View, we went to visit the Ozark Folk Center. Really a fascinating place, dedicated to preserving traditional Ozark Mountain crafts and music from the period 1820-1920.
They make a lot of their own instruments, including some out of unusual materials.
The blacksmith demonstrated how to tie a knot in a nail.
The cooper had the best selection of tools, and did a lot more than just make barrels.
Twenty-one different crafts were demonstrated.
This woman was spinning angora from a goat in the pen next to her.
She looked more realistic than some of the other demonstrators.
They didn't include making moonshine in the craft area, but I think they should have.We were entertained with traditional music from dulcimers and other instruments I didn't recognize. (Click on the arrow to view the video.)
posted by Diana | 9:58 AM
4 Comments:
That was an interesting place - I'm glad we went.
Diana, your photos are great, clear and show great deal of detail. How is cost of gas affecting your traveling?
JudyB
Mmmmmmmmmmmm!! Moonshine!!!:-)
Liked the music. Wish you had the receipt now that we are running out of cheap Algodones alcohol.
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