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Haversack Sewing workshop with Dr. Larry Toll
June 24, 2023, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
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A haversack is a small bag with a single shoulder strap. It was issued to the 19th-century soldier to carry his food rations and some personal gear while the soldier was on the march and was carried by some traveling civilians. The haversacks at the workshop will work for the period of 1821–1850. It will have a scalloped front and three-button closer with white canvas material.
Dr. Larry Toll from the National Park Service will instruct the class. The cost is $20 per person with space for 15 people. It includes all materials needed for the workshop, including pre-cut pieces of canvas, thread, needles, and buttons.
Call the Fort Gibson Historic Site at 918-478-4088 to reserve and pay for your spot in the class. You can also pay in person at the Fort Gibson Visitor Center. The Fort Gibson Historic Site is located at 907 N. Garrison Ave. in Fort Gibson. The site is open Tuesday–Saturday from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m
