What is the Pilgrim Festival?
Our 15th
Annual Pilgrim Festival was held on November 21st from
10:00am to 4:00pm. Many of you, especially new members, may
wonder “What is the Pilgrim Festival?”. The Festival is an
opportunity to learn about our Congregational history and
Pilgrim heritage, to get to know our fellow church members
better, to display our good neighborliness, and to just have
a good time. Admission is free. There is a charge for the
petting zoo, food and vendor products.
Many FCC
members dress up in Pilgrim motif. This is generally black
trousers or skirts, black or white shirts or blouses with
white aprons for women and a collar which is provided. At
registration, all are provided with a Pilgrim Name Tag and a
biography of that person. In addition to historical
displays, there are period exhibits, such as stocks, an
armorer, a Native American presentation and loom and
spinning wheel demonstrations. We also have a historical
reenactment.
Other
activities are the petting zoo, crafts and games for the
children and, of course, food. There are many vendors with
hand made crafts for sale. It appears there will be at
least as many as last year. Please plan to attend and
invite your friends and neighbors.
The next
day, November 22, is Pilgrim Sunday. Many members also
choose to wear their Pilgrim outfits to church on that
Sunday.
