Drumbeat Number
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Welcome!
Welcome! Chapter
Presidents and Officers, to the Cowskin Prairie Drumbeat. We certainly hope you
share the Drumbeat with your chapter members, as we will be discussing the
upcoming 2008 Oklahoma UDC Convention. In this manner, we hope to keep you and
your chapter members aware of the many things, upcoming, for the convention.
As
a reminder, the convention will be held on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, Grove,
Oklahoma, and June 13-15, 2008. Please “save the date” and plan to come enjoy
yourselves!
Get out your
thinking/sharing caps and prepare to join our chapter for a step back in time,
as we enjoy the historical area and learning about some of the activity which
took place in the Indian Territory during the War Between the States. The
Indian Territory played an interesting roll, so come and benefit from a fun
learning experience.
We
already have several ideas on the drawing board and hope to consider several
more. There are a multitude of activities available for the entire family, so
you might think about bringing everyone. Additionally,
we are planning a
special pre-convention activity. There will be more about that in a later
edition.
It
is our hope that you and your chapter members will join us for what promises to
be an interesting and fun filled centennial celebration of the Oklahoma
Division, UDC.
Again, please share
the Drumbeat with your members. Any of you or your members who would like to
receive the Drumbeat electronically, should supply us with the proper email
addresses. See back page for address.
SOME SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST
IN THE GROVE AREA
· Har-Ber
Village
· Grove
Fest
· Grand
Lake o’ the Cherokees
· Golf
· Fishing
· Antiques
· Boating
· Casinos
· Cherokee
Queen
· Cayuga
Church
The Clothes Horse
Let’s get ready for Convention!!
The Clothes Horse is a
regular feature of the Drumbeat. It is hoped that it will encourage and assist
others with their period clothing projects. So, if you have any ideas,
patterns, thoughts or suggestions for the Clothes Horse, please do not hesitate
to share!
Remember,
as you build your wardrobe, you are in the driver’s seat. You may select the
fabrics and be as authentic as you desire. Some ladies want to go “the whole
nine yards” and others may prefer warmer or cooler fabrics, with or without
fewer layers. The choice is entirely yours, as we step back in time. Sometimes
we wear family jewelry or accessories, while others scout antique stores for
authentic period pieces.
One
quick idea is a simple gathered skirt in a basic color. Since we are from the
trans-Mississippi area, the skirt could be worn with or without hoops. Afterall,
there weren’t many teas or dress balls in the Indian Territory. Many of us wear
the same skirt both ways. In the beginning, lots of women wear a simple ecru,
cream, or off-white blouse with the skirt. Or, one can simply add a blouse
made of the same matching material, with or without trim.
From
the basic skirt with top, one can add a bodice. Sometimes these may have
“add-on” items to help turn them into something fancier. Below are a few
drawings from a Ladies Sketchbook, which may be helpful.
Hooded Cloak
bodice, sleeves and skirt illustrations
Next month we will look colors, fabric ideas and patterns.
The Cowskin
Prairie Chapter also sells certain period pieces. For those interested in
locating jewelry or period pieces for upcoming events or to add to your personal
collection,
click here.
June 13-15, 2008
Celebrating 100 Years of Oklahoma Division Service to UDC!!!
2008 Convention Hotel
Make
Your Reservations Now!!
The
Stonebrook Inn,
10400 US Hwy. 59 North, Grove, Oklahoma, has been selected as the site for the
2008 Division Convention, June 13-15, 2008. This lake-view property has a block
of rooms reserved for us at a special rate of $65.00 + tax, per room. These
special rates will apply for the day before and after our convention. A nice
Continental breakfast is included as part of our special UDC rate. Currently
this includes Belgium waffles, sweet breads and rolls, cereal, fruit, juice,
coffee, tea, and milk.
The special rate could be
helpful should you and your family decide to come early for pre-convention
events or desire to stay over and enjoy other things on Grand Lake. We hope
you will plan to be with us for all the excitement.
You may reserve your
rooms now, by calling the Stonebrook Inn at 877-868-9799 toll free or
918-786-9799. Be sure to state that you would like the special UDC rate.
Plan to attend the Convention and enjoy the hospitality of Grand Lake o’ the
Cherokees!
Did you know……
Stand Watie and several of his men are buried on Cowskin Prairie.
Grove Area is the Treasure Trail of Fun for the Antique or Flea
Market Person......
The Grove, Oklahoma area
is chalked full of really interesting Antique shops and malls, as well as
several Flea Markets. One can locate almost anything the heart desires at one
of these interesting places. Several locations offer home decor items, as well
as the standard shop fare. There is always something available for all kinds
of folks.....children to adults.
A trip down this treasure
trail can also be a fun step back in time. At the same time, it can also offer
an educational experience for others.
So, come have fun in
the Grove area!
There
are some grand ideas in the works for the 2008 Confederate Fair. As these ideas
come together, we will be including information about the Confederate Fair in
the Drumbeat. We would like to do something a little 
