The Gathering at Five Medals

In the wild prairies and forests nestled beside the Elkhart River, the people gathered. They spoke in different tongues - the languages of the Potawatomi, Colonial French, and the diverse dialects of settlers from northern lands. 

Some would battle for the land, with the roar of flintlock and cannon fire ringing out through the prairie. Others would come for trade, exchanging furs, handmade wares, wool, and treasures from their homelands. 

All would leave with stories that would piece together the history and rich heritage of Northern Indiana. 

2018 Gathering at Five Medals Event Schedule

Saturday, October 20
9am-Gates Open
10am- Jim’s Red Pants Performance
11am- Storytelling by Andrew Talley
12pm- Fur Trade Reenactment
1pm- presentation by Jamie Oxendine
1:40pm- Pre-Skirmish Music
2pm- Prairie Skirmish
3pm- Storytelling by Andrew Talley
4pm- Fife and Drum Parade
5pm- Gates close

Sunday October 21

9am-Gates Open
10am-Jim’s Red Pants Performance
11am- Storytelling by Andrew Talley
12pm- Fur Trade Reenactment
1pm- presentation by Jamie Oxendine
1:40pm- Pre-Skirmish Music
2pm- Prairie Skirmish
3pm- Storytelling by Andrew Talley
4pm- Event closes