A Sense of Place

Saturday, September 4, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

The third and final event in our Sense of Place series celebrating the rich history of Buffalo Hart is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, September 4th and 5th.  At the first two programs, we learned about the geology of this area and about the Native American population that called this area their home.  Now we will learn about the very early settlers, concentrating on those who came in the years before the Big Snow of 1830-1831.

A renowned Lincoln scholar from Springfield, Collum Davis, will serve as the moderator of the Saturday program.  Information about pioneer families, early schools and churches and agricultural practices will be interspersed with music, readings and projected visuals.  Special recognition will be made of Centennial and Sesquicentennial farms in Buffalo Hart Township. A reception will follow the program.

The history of Buffalo Hart compiled by Arnott and Elsie Smith for the 1974 Sesquicentennial is being republished and copies will be available.

 

Sunday, September 5, 9:30 am

 

The Worship Service on September 5th will celebrate God’s work in the life of the Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church.  Recognizing that forefathers and foremothers did Christ’s work in this place long before we came upon the scene, it is a fitting time to acknowledge their vision and dedication.  Through scripture, song, sermon and communion, we’ll give praise for the gift of this place.

A picnic potluck will follow worship.  Those living close by are encouraged to “think big” when cooking for this event as we’re hoping to provide for out of town guests.

The weekend celebration will conclude with a walk of Constant Cemetery.  The Sangamon County Historical Society is providing a historical interpreter who will walk us through the cemetery and reflect on some of the early settlers buried there.

 

 

 

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