First Annual Greenfield Village "Turkey Shoot," November 1955

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Artifact Overview

The "Turkey Shoot" in Greenfield Village started in 1955. It became an annual festival and drew hundreds of participants interested in muzzleloading firearms. Activities included target shooting, costume displays, and fife and drum music. The event's popularity led to the inauguration of the Muzzle Loaders Festival in the mid-1960s. The Muzzle Loaders Festival was discontinued in the late 1980s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

06 November 1955

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.P.B.11159

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in

First Annual Greenfield Village "Turkey Shoot," November 1955