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Perquimans County Friends to Freedom Wagon Train Oct 7-10, 2010

Perquimans County Friends to Freedom Wagon Train Oct 7-10, 2010. Perquimans County Friends to Freedom Wagon Train Oct 7-10, 2010. Presentation given by Teresa L. Hurdle Wagon train Volunteer Committee Meeting July, 7, 2010.

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Perquimans County Friends to Freedom Wagon Train Oct 7-10, 2010

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  1. Perquimans County Friends to Freedom Wagon Train Oct 7-10, 2010 Perquimans County Friends to Freedom Wagon Train Oct 7-10, 2010 Presentation given by Teresa L. Hurdle Wagon train Volunteer Committee Meeting July, 7, 2010

  2. But first here is a look at the campsite from our spring ride in Severn, NC We are so B-cited!!!!

  3. Meherrin River Trails Severn, NC Camp site

  4. 446 Riders up from 360 last Nov.

  5. 41 Acres available 26 Acres used

  6. Wagon Route • 12 miles Friday • 13 miles Saturday

  7. Anticipated Timeline Friday’s escorts 9:30-9:45am across US 17 1:45-3pm down HWY 37 from Goodwin Mill to Perry’s Bridge RDs Saturday’s escorts 12:30-2pm from Bagley Swamp to 1 of the staging areas in Winfall. Road closure 2:30- 3:30pm/4:00 max Church St from Larry’s Drive Inn to King St Escort across US 17 between 2:30-4:30 pm These times will fluctuate depending on the size of our wagon train Add at least 30 minutes for each 10 riders and/or 4 wagons. ETA 1-2pm ETD 2 or 3pm Group size will determine Newbold-White House Thursday and Saturday Night camp sites

  8. Thursday night Newbold White houseCamp Site The gates open Thursday noon at the Newbold-White house. Friday morning coffee and muffins for sale at the visitor center. From 6:30-7:30 Shuttle service to move support rigs/campers to Belvidere camp from 7:30 -9:00 Gates close at 8:30 for new riders Wagon pulls out at 9:30-10:00 depending on size may need a break between each 20 riders/wagon Exit for Thursday. Entrance for Saturday Wagon Return

  9. Friday lunch stop Bear Swamp Ruritans providing lunch Enter from Layden road and exit out of last drive way back onto paved road. Some riders and/or wagon masters maybe traveling alone and cant leave their animals May need to have volunteers walking to sale food or have folks there to stand with animal while participants buy food and use potties. Wayne Layden’s home 309 Beach Springs Rd

  10. Friday night Belvidere Campsite & Overflow Belvidere Ruritan’s doing entertainment General public is welcome to join in Tour of historical homes Old tractors Horse drawn hearse Tour of Wolfman Jack’s grave Arts, crafts and baked goods by local folks and area churches Local musicians playing bluegrass Supper by Belvidere VFD Hamburger steak with gravy, mashed potatoes & beans Overflow

  11. Saturdays Wagon Route Some participants may come in on Friday night or they may come Saturday morning to ride the Saturday Route. Shuttle service to move support rigs/campers to Newbold-White house or Winfall staging area from 7:30a.m. -9:00 a.m. Gates close at 8:30a.m. for new riders Wagon pulls out at 9:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Depending on the number of participants organizers may need a break between each 20 riders/wagon Belvidere Ruritains will be selling sausage biscuits to go for participants as they head out for the day.

  12. Saturday lunch stop There is only one drive way so we need to keep participants moving to the back of field so the train does not bottle neck at drive way. Organizers may need volunteers for traffic control wagon/riders and cars. Organizers may need to have volunteers walking and selling food and/or willing to stand with animals while participant goes to buy food and use potties. Parkville Ruritans will be selling lunch. Paul Smith’s shop 221 Bagley Swamp Rd

  13. Saturday night camp site Returning wagon train enter on Newbold-White Lane Morning movement of Support rigs should come in off of Skinner road on to Overton Lane Tours of historic Newbold-White house Old wagon display & plowing demo Costumed historical interpreters Local band or DJ Supper by Bethel VFD Eastern NC BBQ plate with homemade dessert bar Exit for Thursday. Entrance for Saturday Wagon Return

  14. Winfall staging areas for parade through Hertford Purpose is to re-group, rest, water animals. 100 or less participants we will gather at Winfall Park.100+ we will use Winfall Central School as a staging area. Those not riding in parade can pick up their rigs and drive to NBWH Those not riding in the wagon train but want to ride in the parade can park at boat ramp or Missing Mill Park and join in at bridge. Then they can circle around and go back to their vehicles.

  15. Happy Trails ‘til we meet again Happy trails ‘til we meet again

  16. Breakdown on the timing Average speed for horse and rider is 3 MPH Fridays estimated fast time with a 1 hour lunch should take 5 hours for a small group 1-10 riders 1-4 wagons Add at least 30 minutes for each 10 riders and/or 4 wagons Saturdays estimated fast time with a 1 hour lunch should take 4 hours to reach staging Take 1 hour to regroup at staging + 1 ½ hours from staging to camp Total fast time for Saturday 6 ½ hrs Add at least 30 minutes for each 10 riders and/or 4 wagons

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