Drumbeat Number
3
Welcome!
Welcome! Chapter Presidents
and Officers, to the Cowskin Prairie Drumbeat. Again, we certainly hope you
share the Drumbeat with your chapter members, as we will be discussing the
upcoming 2008 Oklahoma UDC Division Convention, to be held at Stonebrook Inn, in
Grove, Oklahoma. It is our hope to keep you and your chapter members informed
of the many things planned, for the convention.
We trust everyone had a
wonderful holiday season and were not without electricity and heat for any
length of time. Also, that you had no major storm or ice damage. Those of us,
here in the northeast corner of the state, did suffer damage and many of us were
without power or telephones for up to a week. Just think what we could have
accomplished for the convention, with a telephone!
The Cowskin Prairie Chapter
have already had “work” meetings this month, in preparation for the convention.
As the plans come together and preparations continue, we are becoming more and
more excited. We look forward to being your hosts, as we all come together to
celebrate the Oklahoma Division’s 100 years of service to the United Daughters
of the Confederacy.
So, plan to be with
us and take part in all the activities! Break out your Native American
clothing, jewelry, shawls and your period clothing and step back in time with
us. 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. You may want to bring family, friends, and/or potential
members along. All are welcome!
The Clothes Horse
Let’s get
ready for Convention!!
Sometimes just "shopping" in
your own closet and household can be eye opening, once you get a feel for items
that can be used to convey "Southern Spirit" of the War Between the States. From
handkerchiefs and white cotton gloves to shawls, collars, and heirloom aprons
from another time - once you have an idea what you are looking for - do it.
Don't take a mental inventory of what you have, you'll overlook or forget
something. Once you have physically taken stock of what you have, write it down.
If you don't have your entire wardrobe out, but some in storage, check it all.
This goes double if you have access to clothing that has been inherited. A quick
look in the closet of one member finds blouses by the following brand names that
can be worn with an appropriate skirt: Calle' Classics, Tom Boy of California,
T. G. Hook, Inervisions by Ship N' Shore, Jessica McClintock (also labeled
Gunnie Sax and Jessica's Gunnies), and Liz Claiborne.
What about head gear? Again,
we make a trip into storage. Is there anything that can be worn with something
else? Look items over closely, with a mindset to the past. Perhaps there are
ways to ‘re-do’ something contemporary by adding or taking away decorations.
Often, usable headwear can be located at vintage stores, flea markets, antique
shops and, even, garage and yard sales.
For those of you who “just
don’t have anything to wear” one consideration for the long skirt might be a
simple gathered skirt, with elastic band. It is just a few simple seams, with
elastic added. Today, this can even be accomplished with fusible facings. Not
much sewing is required there! A traditionally cut, solid, long-sleeved, man’s
shirt without a pocket can easily be added to make a simple and easy outfit.
The possibilities are
endless. Put on your thinking cap, open your eyes and you will likely amaze
yourself.
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.
2008
Convention Hotel
Make Your
Reservations Now!
$65.00 +
Tax
Call
877-868-9799 and mention the UDC Rate
Special rates apply June 12-15, 2008
Did you know…………
The Indian Expedition from
Fort Scott,
Kansas, pitted Indian against Indian. The Indian Expedition
engaged Stand Watie’s men on Cowskin Prairie, near Round Grove (now Grove,
Oklahoma). Watie and his men escaped to fight on.
Pre-Convention
Historical Bus Tour
$40
Limited Seating
Public Welcome!!
Lunch included
May 1, 2008 Deadline
June 13, 2008
Depart
Stonebrook Inn at 8:00 a.m. – Return around
4:00 p.m.
We will be visiting Saline
Courthouse, the last Cherokee district courthouse, where you will be free to
walk around the grounds and enjoy the beauty of this wonderful historical
site. The Beck-Hildebrand Mill, which the Division contributed monies to for
restoration, in 2007, is a scheduled stop. We will also pay a visit to the
Talbot Museum complex, which houses the records of the Beck-Hildebrand Mill and
much more. The group will take lunch [included] at the Mill or Museum,
depending on scheduling. Bring your picnic blankets or lawn chairs!
Step back in history, as we
learn about Fort Wayne and the part it played in the War Between the States. We
will travel through Southwest City,
Missouri, long known as the jumping-off place for the
Indian Territory and a trade
center for Confederate and Union sympathizers, alike.
Near Southwest City, we will
go out onto Cowskin Prairie, driving across miles of the historical prairie
where Stand Watie and Sterling Price encamped and trained their troops. We will
be making a special stop on Cowskin Prairie.
Historical
Bus Tour sponsored by the Cowskin Prairie Chapter, UDC
Come Join the Fun!!!
100 Years of Service to the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Save the Date—June 13-15, 2008
Oklahoma Division Convention
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