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July 29 - August 6, 2005 - �O5 MIDWEST NRLHF RENDEZVOUS � Ontonagon, MI, located on
the
southwestern shore of Lake Superior in Michigan�s beautiful Upper
Peninsula.
The grassy and flat approximate 200-acre rendezvous site is along the Ontonagon River just south
of the village of Ontonagon, the oldest white settlement on the southern shores of the �big lake�, the
shores of Gitchee Gumee. While Ontonagon is short on stoplights and traffic, it�s long on friendly
people,
emerald green forests, crystal-clear water, and the Milky Way sparkling
overhead at night.
Blackpowder Shooting
Primitive
Archery
Knife
& Hawk Throws
Women�s
Games
Kid�s
Games
Cooking
Contests
Historical
Seminars
Canoeing
Trader�s Row
And much much more!
Early set-up begins July 25th with no early set-up charge for pre-registered participants. Those
registering at the gate will be charged an early set-up fee. Rendezvous rules will take effect
July 29th at 10 a.m.and continue through closing ceremonies on Aug. 6th. Gate hours: 9a.m.-5p.m.
daily. Those who wish to maintain a primitive atmosphere will be respected and provided for well
outside of the visiting public area. All clothing, lodges, and accoutrements must be in keeping with
the period of 1640-1840 in North America. Firewood, water, trash pick-up, and hooters provided.
Ice available for purchase on site. A limited amount of on-site modern and handicapped campsites
is
available, but there are many places to stay in the surrounding area.
Registration forms with instructions can be printed from the �05 Midwest NRLHF Rendezvous Website
at
www.mwpr2005.com.
They can also be obtained at www.nrlhf.org or by calling 304-349-2186.
For more information, please visit the '05 Midwest Rendezvous Website at www.mwpr2005.com
or
contact:
Tom
Hamilton, Booshway
Jon
Henkel, Segundo
Father
Thomas, Scribe
119
Beauregard Ave.
HCO
#1, Box 285
15859-292 St.
Highland
Springs, VA 23075
Pelkie,
MI 49958
Cornell, WI 54732
804-328-1532
906-353-6511
715-667-5362
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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