Visitors to The Village Church Farm were able to see what life was like in the emerging western towns of 1800's America wnen the American Civil war had just ended and new towns were being forged.
Visitors witnessed shootouts in the street where ‘lawful town folk’ faced up to the villains and renegades of the cowboys and cattle rustlers of the Turkey Creek gang.They were also able to try their hand at various western games and activities, including roping with a lasso, knife throwing, horseshoe pitching and even rifle shooting.In the camps, they were able to experience the smells of campfire cooking and see what it was like to live in a settler camp.
Pete Barry, vice-charman of the charity that runs the museum, said they were delighted with the turnout. He said: "The shootouts were really exciting and it was very interesting exploring the camp.”
5. Turkey Creek at The Village Church Farm
‘Drummer’ Paul Barrett and ‘The Marmite Kid’ Karl Crawford. Photo: Mick Fox
6. Turkey Creek at The Village Church Farm
It's a dog's life at Turkey Creek with (from left) Tom Cutts, Pauline Cutts, Peter Rice and ‘Treddie. The dog. Photo: Mick Fox
7. Turkey Creek at The Village Church Farm
‘Miss Kittie. Niki Kidner and ‘Deaks’ Nigel Deakin. Photo: Mick Fox
8. Turkey Creek at The Village Church Farm
‘Duckpond’ Keith Robinson. Photo: Mick Fox