Following in Daniel Boone's Footsteps: Martin's Station | CUMBERLAND GAP

Following in Daniel Boone's Footsteps: Martin's Station | CUMBERLAND GAP | WILDERNESS ROAD |

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Жыл бұрын

Peter visits Martin's Station and takes us on a tour, introducing us to the iconic Mark Baker, Mike Miller, Simeon England and many others. We get a brief history of the fort and get a peek into the lifestyle on the frontier in the 1700's.
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Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Jim Keip and Peter Kelly
Producer & Editor - Catherine Wolfe
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Mike Miller - www.millerlongrifles.com
Simeon England - www.simeonengland.com
Anthony Winegar - KZfaq: The Deerskin Diary
Mark Baker - author of "A Pilgrim's Journey"
David Wright Art - davidwrightart.com
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MUSIC
The amazing music in this episode is graciously provided by our friends, Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald and the amazing vocalists and musicians from Martin's Station.
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@rogerdevero8726 10 ай бұрын

Peter and Cathy, this channel is such a TREASURE. So many years to learn and create professionally. Our 'modern culture' has lost so much. God bless you both - John 14:6

@TheWoodlandEscape 10 ай бұрын

I do enjoy experiencing with how they actually did things!

@hatfieldmccoy0311 6 ай бұрын

I grew up in South Eastern Kentucky in cabins built like this, it was built in 1810, by ancestors, they had come to Kentucky with Boone, and the other side of my family were Cherokee runaways from the Trail of Tears. They had gotten to around Hopkinsville Kentucky and knew it was now or never, they were getting close to crossing the Mississippi and knew they would never see their homeland again. So they broke away and started heading back east. They ended up in South Eastern Kentucky where they could hide away in the hollers and they lived side by side with my Scotts Irish family and they became intermarried and Dad's family was in WV and are enrolled Shawnee Indian, that had hidden like my Cherokee side of the family. We signed the Dawes roll so we are enrolled Cherokee too.

@TheWoodlandEscape 6 ай бұрын

What a fascinating family history, albeit a sad one in terms of the genocide . Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

@user-tf3xn2jn2w Ай бұрын

Peter, I found your channel late one night when I couldn’t sleep. I’ve been watching every video since. I love history , especially 1700-1800’s. Your voice is not dull or boring at all, and I always learn something new everyday. Thank you , Bob Ohio

@TheWoodlandEscape Ай бұрын

Glad you found us, Bob and we appreciate your interest and support.

@kirkterwilliger6407 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Peter and Cathy for taking the time to do this.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed.

@hayward434 Жыл бұрын

What a pleasure it must be, to travel to these places and talk directly to those who are ,first hand experiencing history. It must also be a treat for those whom you interview, to meet you and to glean knowledge from your vast experiences. Excellent work by everyone concerned.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

You flatter me, Hayward and I thank you.

@johnclarke6647 2 ай бұрын

Kentucky is one of the most beautiful states that I have ever been in. It is green, everywhere. I was there a couple of years ago with my daughter on her houseboat at Lake Cumberland. She teaches school in Louisville. Like me, her degree is in history, something I know you would appreciate.

@joshmiller4774 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Martin's station. My first visit there a couple a couple of years ago was the spark that started a fire in my soul, which led me to The Wilderness Escape. I aspire to be like you, and all those I met there some day.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Wow, such nice words, Josh and I thank you.

@rebanelson607 8 ай бұрын

This is balm for souls who are weary of a crowded modern life divorced from nature. Thank you!

@TheWoodlandEscape 8 ай бұрын

We certainly live in a hectic world … kinda like the peace and tranquillity of the forest.

@kevinfredericks3237 2 ай бұрын

Amen

@lisamcfall1210 Жыл бұрын

You visited my second home! I love Martin’s station! I have lived in the area for the past 20 years. First, close to Cumberland Gap. And now, Big Stone Gap, VA. I don’t get to visit the fort as much these days, but always look forward to it. Thanks for taking me “ home” for a little while 😊

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

You live in a very beautiful part of the world!

@lisamcfall1210 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape yes 😊

@Mike_Greentea 11 ай бұрын

Wow!

@susiefouts1926 2 ай бұрын

Hello, I meet you briefly last year at Martin's. I didn't realize you had a You Tube channel. It's wonderful, thanks for sharing your adventures.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 ай бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying our step back in time endeavor. If you are at Martins, I hope you have a great event. My wife and I are in Missouri at a wedding, be back next year.

@arleneisenberg5168 Жыл бұрын

A Fascinating trip to Martins Station I've driven by there and always wanted to stop after seeing your video it's a must now.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It is tiny but, a giant in terms of its historical past! I’m sure you’ll enjoy, Arlene.

@kurtvanderweg9147 Жыл бұрын

Really makes history come to life here and now. Great work.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kurt.

@prestonjones7574 Жыл бұрын

I'm from Williamsburg/Jamestown VA. That my neck of the woods too! Awesome history there. Cheers Peter and Kathy!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I would love to revisit Williamsburg someday.

@jackcook8613 Жыл бұрын

Your "on the road videos" are excellent and informative as your on site videos. I think your camera operator does a fine job too. You and Cathy are a fine team. Thanks for all you do.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack. Not only a team but, soul mates to boot!

@victortuten4399 Жыл бұрын

Seeing the lady putting the broom together reminded me of my great grandmother building her brooms. The grass she used was cut longer and tied them in bundles of 5 that was then tied together to make the broom. She never put a wooden handle in them as she was a little short and the grass was long. Still I never saw her bend over to sweep anything. She could sweep with just one hand too because they were so light. She had wiping the counter down and sweeping up down to a fine science.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Your great grandmother sounds like a master in her trade … interesting history, thank for sharing.

@lindaSee89 Жыл бұрын

We were in Virginia last weekend. My parents as we were children took us to many forts from North to South. Lots of history.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Well that’s what I call good parenting!

@user-eb3gd5wo3y Жыл бұрын

You have history around you. We have our history here in Wyoming. All areas around the country have important history that most big city schools refuse to teach. Thank you for sharing sharing truth that you can visit personally. 👍🙂

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Very true and we love both researching and sharing it. We appreciate your interest.

@deerjohn8041 Жыл бұрын

Well sir, I believe you have inspired me to take a trip to Martin's Station! Thank You!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It is small in size but, a giant in historical significance, I suspect you’ll enjoy.

@smoothvern165 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video and great history lesson! Thank you!!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, Vern.

@MrDerJohann Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much... ♥️

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed.

@ridecaptain1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Video. I especially liked the highlighting of the traditional techniques used in the reconstruction of Martin's station. Some of my ancestors were a part of this era and region and rest in eternal peace there today.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Your ancestors were a hardy lot!

@2gpowell Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, great video thanks for the tour. I could live in a place like that full time. Wow, the legends Mike Miller, Mark Baker, Simeon England! By the way, I have a copy of a payroll voucher of 50 men that lists Daniel Boone and when of my many time great-grandfathers who served with him. They also, did business together when they lived as neighbors in the Yadkin valley NC. Good times friend, take care !

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Good times indeed. That voucher sounds like an interesting item!

@2gpowell Жыл бұрын

I will scan it and send it to your email. Sometime this afternoon.

@ILoveMuzzleloading Жыл бұрын

Incredible! Thank you for sharing!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, sir.

@TomCramer-xu8tx Жыл бұрын

A great place! Thank you!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It was indeed and the folks there as well!

@leoscheibelhut940 11 ай бұрын

Enjoyed seeing you meet several other people I follow. Excellent as per usual.

@TheWoodlandEscape 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@X4530sweeper Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video I wish thank you and all the Reenact-ors for there love and the dedication to show use how it was for that time period and there perspectives for that time period .

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

That is appreciated … living historians put a lot of effort and money towards keeping history alive.

@cscmolts77 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou❤

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your interest.

@timberdrifter8225 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@milliebanks7209 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to see you guys again! I that that I had lost one of my favorite vids! More later, Millie

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

We’re kinda rooted, Millie and never stray too far.

@scottmcfarland2149 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! You never disappoint Peter. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Scott.

@beverlymichael5830 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful experience that has to be. All the history and it’s still as it was. Beautiful video.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Beverly.

@johnlea8519 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fascinating, I only wish I had known more about reenacting when I was younger, my interest in history back then was all about books books books, nowadays you can live it for real, fantastic.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Never too late, John.

@crosmas 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful place.

@TheWoodlandEscape 7 ай бұрын

It really is! Worth a stop if you’re in the area.

@dowdawg Жыл бұрын

Excellent video of a majestic place!! You sure do keep good company. Can’t wait, to see you do some rifle building of your own. I’ve been tossing around the idea of a Kibler kit which exceeds my limited skill abilities. George Rogers Clark, been to his last place of residence at Locust Grove across the river where I grew up. The feeling you get at these places always exceed my expectations. Great job, loved it !!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I agree, there is a feeling comes over oneself when standing in the footprints of our ancestors. Hope to get serious with my gun making this fall.

@chuckjones8565 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video! Keep ‘em coming

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir.

@aggieduke1 Жыл бұрын

Totally awesome Peter. What a great experience to be around so many like minded talented people.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It was humbling.

@sebwood6316 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the Awesome video!!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@earlshaner4441 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures and information

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks Earl.

@earlshaner4441 Жыл бұрын

You are welcome brother from another mother

@jamesmetzler2031 Жыл бұрын

God, how I love the time machine that is this KZfaq channel! I wish I could somehow step through my computer screen and back to these historical places and moments in time.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I’m flattered, James. I too would gladly join you for that time travel.

@jamesmetzler2031 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape if I ever find a doorway or a portal, I'll give you a call. I might have to borrow some period appropriate clothing in order not to draw unwanted attention.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Got lots to share, lol.

@dougm5341 Жыл бұрын

It’s been a while Peter, but I’m happy to be back. It’s been a rough patch for my family. This helps my mental state. Thank you….

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that, Doug … all the best.

@jeffgrier8488 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! Thanks for the look around the fort, all the history and the other great people included in the video!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, Lance. A good time was had by all.

@carolinereisinger4070 Жыл бұрын

Just fabulous Peter! Gratitude to you for sharing such an awesome experience. I am drawn to many things about this time.. 🪶🍁💮

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It is indeed a fascinating time period … glad you enjoyed.

@Shaboynga 5 ай бұрын

Michael Dragoo! Greetings! Love to see you on the woodland escape after finding you first on Townsends!

@TheWoodlandEscape 5 ай бұрын

Glad you found us Michael and thanks for watching.

@stevenshanofski6801 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding content as always. Thank you for sharing!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Your so very kind, Steven … thank you.

@PATCsawyer Жыл бұрын

A reenactor's paradise and a wee bit of history. I did have to blink twice though when I saw the barefoot blacksmith.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

They are pretty darn hardcore down there, Pat.

@ianandresen2326 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely a great video! It was nice to see some familiar faces!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ian.

@JanTrewhitt Жыл бұрын

I can see why you enjoyed your time down there!! It was a very fine experience for you to see that place done so much like the way it was done early on.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I always find it very relaxing at these historical events. Great people, great time!

@stevenbp101 Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Peter, always enjoyable watching your videos. Great seeing your adventures. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸 God bless y’all.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your continued interest.

@rickcooper6817 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video Mr. Peter. Being from Wilkes County North Carolina we enjoy having some history from those days gone by. My grandparents lived on the Reddies River in North Wilkesboro and the old wagon trail was behind their house. There was a large rock up on the hill that had wagon wheel cuts in it. We have a couple of Daniel Boone Trail markers in town. He had a homeplace for a shot time on the Yadkin River not far from where I live. The site has been maintained and is now called Whippoorwill Academy. Thanks again for bringing the past back to life.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Sounds like your surrounded by history … gotta love that.

@lindaSee89 Жыл бұрын

Great folk singing voices.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

They were simply grand!

@alanpinn2266 Жыл бұрын

Terrific Peter - one of your best! It's great to see other sites and meet other historians. Martin's Station looks like a fabulous site. And the surrounding area - with those incredible weather conditions -- I'd love to have been there with my camera. Cheers my friend!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

You sir would have done better justice to the filming.

@THERESISTANCE762 10 ай бұрын

I always love visiting old forts and encampments. Never been to this one before thanks for the great video!

@TheWoodlandEscape 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@alanparadis5061 Жыл бұрын

Wow I'd love to visit there, great video!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It is a small site but, a giant in historical significance… definitely worth a visit.

@sheilam4964 Жыл бұрын

Great coverage of this year's gathering at Martin's Station. 👍👍👍👍👍

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you …easy to do with such great people!

@kingrafa3938 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Peter and Cathy. I enjoyed watching the video.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, Sir.

@akpatriot6398 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful video. One of several historic sites I wish I could visit.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It is a tiny historical site but, a giant in historical significance… you’ll enjoy.

@timber123doddle Жыл бұрын

Great job, sir. It was a good four days there for sure. It’s one of the best places to time travel!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It is a grand site, indeed!

@garyrichardt1496 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for sharing this wonderful video.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed.

@donwaldroopoutdoors3665 Жыл бұрын

Great view into the frontier of America, good stuff

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir.

@stephenhodges5162 Жыл бұрын

Another fine video Peter. You were in an area that I still feel is home. Thank you for sharing.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, Stephen … thanks for your continued support.

@lennemoy1971 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic. To read about the life of Daniel Boone, and me living in PA, I think of the major roads I take, and know, he probably traveled the same routes. Thank you for the video. Love the channel.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Many of the modern roads we drive were indeed the paths of our ancestors. Glad you enjoyed.

@lowellanderson6532 Жыл бұрын

My but that was fine Peter. Thanks again!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

And we thank you for your continued support.

@mountainwoodsman8116 Жыл бұрын

Wow, another great adventure! And you got to meet so many folks familiar to the living history community... Mike Miller, Mark Baker, David Wright, so many others... it's like a video version of Muzzleloader magazine. What a blessing to be able to do this. Thank you for taking us along on a journey most of us would never be able to make, and of course for your "wee bit of history", which I always enjoy. Huzzah!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It certainly did get to interact with some of the icons of the hobby and the best part they are all very humble folk!

@terihomer5316 Жыл бұрын

Peter and Cathy, to live the life of our ancestors just for a couple of years, would be a lesson in humility and strength. Thank you.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It is indeed a lesson in both with a few other aspects thrown in for good measure.

@bruceboone1232 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this.

@TheWoodlandEscape 6 ай бұрын

I’m glad … thanks for watching.

@palonghunter3608 Жыл бұрын

Another bucket list location. Thanks for sharing

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure.

@richardliles4415 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful and entertaining video, thank you Peter, and Cathy. And relatively close to me, me being in East Tennessee, up in the foothills of the Smoky Mountain Thank you.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. You sir live in a pretty part of world. I drove home up the Blueridge Parkway.

@caleb2507 Жыл бұрын

Super video! Thanks again for the hard work and history lesson. Always nice to see a simpler time. Will have to visit the station one of these days!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your kind words, Caleb. You will enjoy a visit that’s for certain!

@wayneculbertson204 Жыл бұрын

I got there late. I portray and 18th century artist. I usually demonstrate at the sign in cabin. Wayne Culbertson is who I am. Have been portraying and 18th artist for 7 years. Using pigments that were avaliable during that time period. Glad you made it. Would love to have met you and your family. My wife is battling cancer and health issues dictate our travels. I live in Gate City VA. About a hour from there. Really like your videos of time travels in the 18th century.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed you Wayne. I do plan on returning next year and hopefully our paths will cross.

@elwoodtaylor1092 Жыл бұрын

Wow I suspect it to have been a hard life, but truly in all simplicity, thanks for sharing your adventure south Peter to Martins Station

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Hard life it, oh so satisfying.

@chrisrennirt8465 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video, as always! One of my favorite KZfaq channels, for sure! Thanks for all you do!

@TheWoodlandEscape 9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@johnmoore8649 Жыл бұрын

Great video. It was great to meet you in Powells valley.Martins station is a special place

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

The pleasure was all mine, John.

@CaptRons18thcentury 10 ай бұрын

Great video... good seeing a lot of my friends there...

@TheWoodlandEscape 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍. Your friends and my new friends… great event.

@CaptRons18thcentury 10 ай бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Although we did not get introduced, I saw you there, and just found your channel, good stuff...

@ashleyanderson2859 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! Thanks for sharing this wonderful site. Lord willing I will make the trip one day. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ashland you be watching yer top knot

@bethanychambers9236 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for capturing the magic of the 18th century!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

That was the most memorable part for me.

@bethanychambers9236 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscapemy father and I are the two singing in the last clip and I don't have any recording of us singing together, until now! So THANK YOU for capturing that moment for us!

@lancehenderson7249 Жыл бұрын

This is one of your best, although I like them all. Interesting history about Martin's Station. Really enjoy the videos that touch on history. Keep your powder dry

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir and do watch yer top knot!

@jimf1964 Жыл бұрын

Hey! You got one of the Townsend’s crew on there smoking some fish. Looks like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I did indeed, Jim.

@petercarbutt3706 Жыл бұрын

your vlogs are superb u 2,congrats

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@donbearden2618 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video of Martin Station. Been to Cumberland Gap and never realized how close together they were. We have put Martin Station on our bucket list. Thank you for sharing this video. Keep them coming.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, Don and we’ve no plans to stop anytime soon. Appreciate you support.

@donbearden2618 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you Peter. It's a privilege to have you respond to all of the comments. Hope you and your wife have a wonderful memorial day weekend. Looking forward to more videos.

@robdixon7732 Жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed you. Hopefully will make it next year. So great to see you and John Townsend together!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It was nice to finally meet him. I’ve got next years event on my calendar.

@jasonswain3948 Жыл бұрын

Once again, it was great to randomly meet you at Martin's Station!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

The pleasure was all mine, Jason.

@robinbonaventura4951 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Mr. Pete! I am sure you were happy as a lark being there meeting a lot of the greats!!! Thank you for sharing. Since you are in the neighborhood....come on over to Friendship, IN for the NMLRA shoot!!!!! As always, stay safe! Robin

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Always wanted to get down to that gathering. We’re off to the Yukon and NWT for the summer, perhaps next year.

@robinbonaventura3017 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Sounds like you have a great summer planned ...ok but I will hold you to it next year!!!! Stay safe!!!

@Ilikeit616 Жыл бұрын

Howdy Peter Oh ha .. I have heard of Danial Boone ..... A weekly series in the 60's .... you tube has some episodes ......I had a Danial Boone wallet when I was 5 or 6 ! What a different type of life ... Closest time I was back i time was were I use to live , house was built in 1750 ...... the firer place took up 25% of the house .... 7 original rooms all with a firer place . Miss that place . Ever think people in 200 years will think " How did they ever live like that " ?

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a beautiful house, sir. I’m sure 200 years from now they will indeed be asking just that.

@lusolad Жыл бұрын

You guys are doing good stuff down there.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Why thank you sir.

@martinmeltzer2696 Жыл бұрын

Hey Peter! Another great video! WOOF! I have always had a particular interest in Martin's Station! (One can only wonder why!) It's another place that has been on my 'Bucket List" for a long time. If you have not already done so, I would wholeheartedly recommend visiting Friendship, Indiana and taking in the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Walter Cline Range there... either for the Spring or Summer Shoot! By the way... have you had a chance to try out the Buffalo Sleeping Robes yet?! Or will you be waiting for the cold weather to arrive? All The Best & thanks for sharing!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Those hides a wee bit tropical right now but, will be appreciated this winter. Love to get to that shoot some day. We are off to the Yukon this summer.

@marieleopold1625 Жыл бұрын

Emperor Peter and Empress Catherine, I thank U 4 another fine vid! You R beginning 2 make me think that the 'Pioneer era' is coming back! More and more seem 2 either B looking 4 or R trying 2 live the past's 'best'. a harder life 2 B sure...but the perks seem 2 faaaaar outweigh the heavy lifting. There's nothing wrong with a hard work ethic, or the peace of nature, or learning a trade or eating unpolluted food from your own land and your own hands. No, we have lavished ourselves into insensibility and it all is coming apart at the seams. Seems U found a fine place of like-minded people' and each has something to offer the other. "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." (Benjamin Franklin). Health and God Bless! :)

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I’m with you Marie, nothing beats eating a simple meal that you provided for with your own hands, by a fire and falling quickly to sleep from a hard days labour. I do believe old Ben’s quote should be the blueprint for our education system, because in my humble opinion, something has gone terribly wrong with the current one!

@everettmaness5462 Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Reminds me of the Old Daniel Boone TV series of the 1960s.. with Fess Parker,,,

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Indeed. The difference is, through years of research, this folks look much more historically accurate.

@everettmaness5462 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I'm sure that is true...For as I know Daniel Boone didn't wear a coonskin cap..

@boscodog4358 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the history lesson. I live not to far north of the station. And make it a point to stop by the "Gap " and just reminisce about when Boone brought settlers to Kentucky.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

You certainly live in a beautiful part of the country!

@frankjoseph4273 10 ай бұрын

Some of my relatives were in the Boone contingent Weaver and Ellis)

@frankjoseph4273 10 ай бұрын

Cumberland means Wales

@TheWoodlandEscape 10 ай бұрын

Great to know one’s family history. Thanks for sharing.

@uriah-s97 Жыл бұрын

Peter and Cathy this is incredible! My wife and I could not make it because of the puppies we had on Easter Sunday but this video is amazing! Those views are incredible! Looks like an incredible time with lots of good people. If you go next year we are most certainly going and hope to see you there! Keep up the amazing work!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you and I am indeed planning to attend next year.

@parrhistorical Жыл бұрын

Great video Peter. My son and I enjoyed meeting you at Martin's Station this year.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Perhaps you might remind me of your names.

@parrhistorical Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Yes, of course Peter. Tim and Nathan Parr. We introduced ourselves on Saturday while you were resting under a tree.

@Mag_Aoidh 11 ай бұрын

Hey! Joseph Henry Lee “Longknife” Martin was my 5th G-Grandfather on my Dad’s Mom’s side. My Dad’s Dad was from Quebec. I was born and raised in Tennessee but need to get over there one day.

@TheWoodlandEscape 11 ай бұрын

Interesting history. Heading to Quebec in a couple of weeks to give a presentation on bark canoe building.

@Mag_Aoidh 11 ай бұрын

Grandad was from Eardley Quebec and came to the US in 1920 after serving in the CEF. Grew up in the woods north of Eardley on the Eardley-Masham Rd which is now in Gatineau State Park. Had a lot of relatives in Ontario also.

@larryreese6146 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this presentation very much. Thanks Peter. Tough life and short. Aside from the dangers of frontier life people literally worked themselves to death for the shelter and sustenance we take for granted. Can't remember the author, but I once read an autobiography by a continental soldier. Most of the writing didn't concern battles or notes about military drill. The guy starved more than he ate, went shoeless and threadbare more than he was clothed, fought sickness and weather and starvation more than the enemy. Yet time after time, battle after battle, you'd find him in the continental line facing the enemy.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Hard for us to fathom what it would have been like and the picture you paint I suspect is pretty much the norm.

@larryreese6146 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape marching and counter marching, advance and retreat, this man probably knew little of the tactics or schemes, gains or reverses that blew his personal leaf hither and thither. Yet when his enlistment had ended and he must have been well versed in the deprivations, hum drum, and sometimes seemingly chaotic movements of the average continental soldier, he reinlisted. A common man and to the common eye doing common things. From such common men doing common things are born the unsung heroes. Anyway, that's my way of thinking.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

There are a lot of unsung hero’s in this world!

@larryreese6146 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I think so. Later, Peter,

@gregorypennell1755 Жыл бұрын

Peter, I sure wish I’d known you were adventuring this far south…I live only a couple hours from Martin’s Station, and have been there many times! It would have been nice to sit and discuss some “wee bits of our local history” with you. Alas, family doings kept me from attending this year. I wish you well in your ventures, and maybe we’ll cross paths someday.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Always open to wee bits of history discussion … perhaps next year.

@lae52 Жыл бұрын

What a great video. I've long been aware of Martin's Station, but I don't know if I'll ever get the chance to participate. My local club holds their Rendezvous at the same time. We used to get a lot of the midwestern participants before Martin's Station came into being, but lost a number of serious reenactors when it started up.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I thank you, sir. Pity you can’t open discussion and find dates that don’t coincide… beneficial to both groups.