SEYMOUR — Visitors will have the chance to step back in time and experience pioneer-era living during the annual Log Cabin Day on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Hosted by the Muscatatuck Wildlife Society, the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historic Myers Family Cabin and Barn, located within the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge east of Seymour.
The family-friendly gathering offers a variety of historical demonstrations and cultural activities, including:
- Live Music and Storytelling: Old-time tunes performed by the Squirrel Butter Band, accompanied by historic costumed storytelling sessions.
- Crafts and Demonstrations: Live blacksmithing exhibitions, historic tours of the Myers Cabin, and live painting by artist Maureen O’Hare Pesta, who will paint a pastel portrait of the cabin during the event.
- Hands-On Youth Activities: A “chore corral” designed for children to try out traditional pioneer chores.
Attendees will also be served a complimentary ham and bean lunch, cooked outdoors over an open fire and accompanied by homemade cornbread.
The Myers Family Cabin, originally constructed around 1900, remains a centerpiece of the refuge’s historic preservation efforts and local pioneer heritage.
Kickoff to National Wildlife Refuge Week
Log Cabin Day serves as the early kickoff for National Wildlife Refuge Week, which officially begins Sunday, Oct. 11.
In addition to the cabin festivities, visitors are encouraged to explore the refuge’s scenic hiking trails, autumn foliage, and birding spots, or visit the Muscatatuck Visitor Center and Nature Gift Shop. The refuge is located approximately three miles east of Seymour on U.S. Highway 50.
For more details on upcoming activities, community members can check the Muscatatuck Wildlife Society Event Calendar or follow the Muscatatuck Wildlife Society Facebook Page.
