Volunteer EffortsVolunteer activities help support the Historic Swinney Homestead. Johnny Appleseed Festival Join Settlers, one of the founders of the festival, as they prepare authentic pioneer recipes including beef stew, chicken corn chowder, ham & beans and apple butter. Watch as they bake cornbread in Dutch ovens and serve it with butter. Quench your thirst with sassafras tea or lemonade. Sliced apples with caramel sauce are also available. Period craftsmen share the history and beauty of their trades. Handcrafted items are available at the country store. Settlers use the proceeds from the festival to help pay for the restoration and upkeep of the historic Swinney Homestead. Volunteer to help with: Soup & Stew, Corn Bread, Apple Butter, Apples & Caramel, and Lemonade & Sassafras Tea ...Make this a family affair... Husbands, and children over 10, are encouraged to help. Some costumes are available for volunteers. ........................................................................................................... West Central Historic Home Tour We could use volunteers to: Greet Visitors Information Contact: Gen Dornbush (260)897-2036 ............................................................................................................. |
| Settlers, Inc. Affiliated Links: | History Center | Arts United | Johnny Appleseed Festival |