The 20th annual Primitive Camp Meeting and Rendezvous will be held at the Red River Meeting House and Cemetery near Adairville and Schochoh Oct. 9-11. It starts at 9 a.m. on Friday and lasts until 3 p.m. on Sunday.
In 1996 this event was started with a vision to inform the public of the 1800 revival and to hopefully plant a seed for a new awakening in people's hearts. It still remains the main historical reenacting event at Red River and the largest. The living history event includes people camping on the grounds in canvas tents much like they would have in 1800, cooking over open fires and dressing in the same manner.
Speakers and activities this year will be:
Church services are held on Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday morning.
History lessons are presented every day of the event at 2 p.m.
Friday Night at 7- Lester Doyle
Lester Doyle, Kentucky boy living in Wisconsin, is a scientist that fully believes the Bible is the true unerring word of God from beginning to end. He has been preaching at Smokey Hollow Campground for the last seven years.
Following the Friday night service Jonathan Hagee, the Colonial Balladeer, will perform a live free concert. www.reverbnation.com/JonathanHagee
Saturday Morning at 10 - Stephen and Laura Gove - the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of the American Revolution. They will also have their traveling museum with them.
An auction at 1 p.m. on Saturday with all proceeds going to the upkeep of the meeting house and grounds will be held. Donations for the auction are always welcome.
A memorial service for the soldiers who served our great nation and are buried in the Red River cemetery will be held on Saturday at 4 p.m., led by Martin Hickey.
Saturday Night at 7 - Mike "Muskrat Jack" Longstreth
“Mike was the first preacher at our event and really helped us in our early days. We are delighted to welcome him back,” says even organizer Tom Ruley.
Following the Saturday night church service, join Prof. Rico Tyler of Western Kentucky University by the gates for star gazing and astronomy lessons.
Sunday Morning at 10 - Prof. Mark McPherson
This man was responsible for igniting this event by assigning a research paper to Ruley at Emmanuel Bible College. “We are honored to welcome him to our event,” Ruley says.
An 18th century Presbyterian Sacrament service will be held on Sunday Morning. All believers are welcome to participate.
Demonstrations will include dulcimer playing, 18th century medicine by Robert Operia, blacksmithing, fire making using flint and steel, cooking with dutch ovens, and chair weaving.
David Book will have his living history store featuring quality 18th and early 19th century original and reproduction goods.
Coy's BBQ Grill on Wheels will be selling food on-site.
Friday is set-up day and Sunday is tear down (after church service). The best day for the public to visit is Saturday, but visitors are welcome anytime during the weekend. Modern campers are also welcome.
Contact Tom Ruley at 270-586-7632 for more information.