OLDTOWN SUMMER FEST
Every year on the third weekend in June, Oldtown has their Annual Summer Fest. Starting at 9am on Saturday, through Sunday at 6pm, you can find yourself entwined with the rich history of this little village. You may run into George Washington, or Col. Thomas Cresap along the road.  You may encounter the Shawnee camping nearby, along with the Wills Mt. Renegades' trading site. Come see Michael Cresap's house in all it's beauty, and mayhap you will see a Confederate soldier go by on his way to Virginia. Come listen to the tales of the C & O Canal, the Western Maryland Railway. Enjoy the entertainment each day as the numerous bands  play everything from Celtic to Rock.  There will be music  all day into Saturday night, and all day Sunday. Craftspeople will be abundant, come and see their wares and take some home with you.
Western Maryland Auxillary Police will handle parking, crowd control and overnight security.
For information, call 301-478-5595 or email: 
[email protected]

George Washington
Col. Thomas Cresap
We wish to give a big THANK YOU to the Wills Mt. Renegades, who have been with us since the very first Festival. Without them we wouldn't have had much success.  They are a wonderful group, and are an asset to us!!!
Thanks again, Renegades!!!!
Cresap & Wills Mt. Renegades
A parade down through Opessa St., with Cheyenne Haines on her Quarter Horse, Tees Rebel, with the Michael Cresap Museum behind her.
Renegades
Turtle, a Native American
Mrs. Allen & her daughter, Judy O'Hara, two of the owners of the Michael Cresap Museum.
Traders with their wares
Two of the Festival Coordinators, Georgene McLaughlin & Becci Haines
Split Image, giving it their all.
Native American -that -wished-to-be-white.
What a wonderful story this lady enfolds about her ancestor that wanted to be white because white women were treated better! Come next year & hear her tell the tale!!! Excellent portrayal of Eastern Woodland Indian.
Webmistress with oldest Renegade,  89 yr. old Griz.
About David Hildebrand
Chief Hawk Pope
About the Shawnee
More about James & Dark Rain
We are honored  to have this year the Shawnee URB, the original Shawnee that once lived here in Oldtown! Dark Rain Thom, and her husband, James Alexander Thom, and a few other from the URB, will be  at the Cresap Museum .  James is a noted author,  one of his epic novels being FOLLOW THE RIVER, about  local places in Early America. Dark Rain  & James' newest book, Warrior Woman, follows the life of Grenadier Squaw, Nonhelema, who was born in Oldtown, along with her brother, Cornstalk. A MUST FOR LOCAL HISTORY BUFFS!!!
2005  CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Saturday:
8am: Cresap 5K Run
10am: Firemen's Parade
11am: Festival Opens
Trolley, Pony Rides; Animal Zoo; Children's Activities, Classic Car & Farm Tractor shows begin.
Historical Tours begin.
Musical Entertainment: Galla & Dan.
12:30-4:30:Visit with Thomas Cresap.
1:30: Presentation by the Cresap family of Today.
2:30: Allen Powell, Author; speaking of Cresap & Braddock's Trail.
4:30 -6:30: Tonoloway Ramblers Bluegrass.
6:30-9:30: Queen City Funk & Soul.
Festival grounds close.

Sunday:
Opens at 11am, with all rides, shows, activities the same as  Saturday.
11am: Potomac Concert Band
11:30: Frontier Forum
Discussion of Life  at the time of the French & Indian War.
12:30: Historic Presentations on stage, by the Cresap Company.
1:30:
The Shawnee Heritage by Dark Rain & Alexander Thom.
2:30: Music of Colonial Maryland by David Hildebrand
3:30: Expanded Living History Presentation.
4:30: Chinese Bandits
6:30: Festival closes.

DIRECTIONS  TO OLDTOWN


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