First Annual Greenfield Village "Turkey Shoot," November 1955
THF715814 / 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
Collection Title
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
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