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The APPALACHIAN WAGON TRAIN
trek is an annual
family-oriented event that
focuses attention on a
historical site or event
that took place in the
Appalachian region of
Pennsylvania. The wagon
train travels with its own
support including chuck
wagon, souvenir wagon,
port-a-johns, and water.
Because the teamsters have
support vehicles of their
own (campers, horse
trailers, etc.) they need
access to a field about ten
acres in size for a
campsite.
The Appalachian Wagon Train
is actively looking for
communities to visit to help
them celebrate. The wagon
train traditionally begins
on the third Sunday of June
(Father’s Day) and travels
for a full week (Monday to
Friday). On Saturday, they
usually put on a parade for
the community that they
visit.
There is no cost to any
community; however, in the
past they have been offered
free meals and or
entertainment to visit. The
Appalachian Wagon Train has
a membership of
approximately 300 families.
Dues are $10.00 per member
over 18 years of age. A
$25.00 initiation fee is
required per family.
Trek registration fees apply
to members who wish to
travel. The AWT regrets that
they cannot offer travel
service. Individuals must
have their own equipment.
Participants may trek either
on horseback or in a wagon
but must bring their own
horse or team and
wagon/buggy.
The 2005 trek will travel
through Westmoreland County,
PA, from Hanna’s Town to
Ligonier. The trek will
begin June 19 and conclude
June 26. A full trek
schedule will be provided
when available.
The 2006 trek will travel
from Windber, PA to Lilly,
PA in Cambria County as part
of their Bicentennial
celebrations.
Check out
http://www.wpa.net/~jvaughn/AWT/awt.htm
or contact Laura Cochenour
at 724-547-3816 for more
information. |
