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2015 4-H Western Heritage Conference and Invitational Shoot

July 29 - August 1
Springfield/Marshfield, MO
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Scores now Available Click Here
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Study Resources : Special Emphasis
2015 Western Heritage Knowledge Quiz


Early Registration ends May 25th $110
Regular Registration May 26 till July 2nd $125
Late Registration July 3rd till July 15th $150
Scroll Down for a Quick Synopsis of the Event
and Registration information

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Missouri 4-H
Branson Tourism Information
Springfield Tourism Information
White River Conference Center

Lodging


Hotels
Days Inn South  - across the road from the White River Conference Center and Bass Pro Shops
621 W. Sunshine
417-862-0153
http://www.daysinn.com/hotels/missouri/springfield/days-inn-springfield-south/hotel-overview
Will offer rooms at the group rate until they no longer have rooms available.  Up to day prior.
Single rooms     $74.99
Double rooms    $79.99
 
 La Quinta Inn & Suites – Springfield South  -3/4 mile south of Bass Pro Shops & White River Conference Center
2535 S. Campbell
417-890-6060
http://www.laquintaspringfieldsouth.com
15 Double Queen rooms blocked – until 30 days prior
Other room types may be available
Single Queen    $82.80
Double Queen    $90.90
King            $90.00
 
 GreenStay Hotel & Suites – 6 miles from White River Conference Center  (15 minutes or longer with traffic). But that much closer to shooting range, where we will be Friday and Saturday.
222N. Ingram Mill Road
417-863-1440 or 877-284-1251
http://www.greenstayusa.com
20 Double rooms blocked – until 30 days prior
Double          $74.99

Note that room tax, state/city sales tax will be added to the rate quoted.  14.7% tax for Springfield, MO


Camping

Campgrounds in Springfield Area

State Park Camping

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Shepherd of the Hills
http://theshepherdofthehills.com/
About what this is....
“The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Play” shares the story of Harold Bell Wright’s famed novel of life in the Ozarks’ hills of Branson, Missouri! Being the Branson area’s only ongoing theater drama is just one of many unique aspects of this fascinating production. Since first opening in 1959, guests have enjoyed this action-packed tale that’s also an incredibly sweet love story with a timeless moral message. Every evening, more than 90 actors and actresses, and a cast of animals that includes, horses, donkeys, mules, and sheep present this epic tale in an amphitheater under nature’s roof of stars! Audiences will witness gun fights, fist fights, and even the burning of a cabin thanks to the magic of special effects. Performers in “The Shepherd of the Hills” are often local artists, many of whom grew up watching their own families and neighbors playing the very same roles! This unusual experience is just another special feature that sets the play apart from the glitz and glamour of Branson’s entertainment scene. Audience members are even invited to join everyone on stage to square dance during intermission! Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to see something not easily found elsewhere...”The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Play” is that something different you’ve looked for to entertain the entire family!


Read the Book, Take the tour,
Experience the Drama! 


Final Scores
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Conference Schedule

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Workshop Descriptions
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Outfit Evaluation
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Working Demonstrations

Working Demonstration Contest

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Cowboy Shoot Rules

Changes to classes and age division have been made please make sure you have the current information.

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Exciting Workshops and General Sessions:
  • Making it Real – Guns, ammo, and a burning cabin
  • Wardrobe - Costumes from the 1800s
  • Music & poetry of the Cowboy
  • Chuck Wagon Cooking – Art of trail cooking
  • Wagoneering – Horses, buggies and wagons
  • Working Demonstrations by some of our youth
  • Dressed for the Occasion
  • Get Your Craft on the 1860 Way
  • Learning History While Living History
  • The Quilting Bee
  • Missouri's Outlaws and Badmen
Friday Fun shoots
Long Range Cowboy Rifle

100yds with pistol ammo .38 & .45

Long Range Six Shooter
50 yards

Buffalo Rifle 150 yards
single shot or lever rifle 45-70 ammo

Cap and Ball stage

Black Powder Cartridge stage
5 pistol/5 rifle/ 2 shot shell

Don't forget the 4-H Western Heritage Invitational Shoot 
On Your Own:
NRA National Sporting Arms Museum
Archery Hall of Fame & Museum
Visit Area Attractions

Registration Information:


Whats Included in Registration 
whats_included_in_reg.pdf
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Read before Registering
read_before_registering.pdf
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Registration Instructions
reg_instructions_complete.pdf
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Study Resources for Quiz
Study Resources
Special Emphasis
2015 Western Heritage Knowledge Quiz
specemphasisstudy_resources.pdf
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Please Read the above information before you begin to Register.
If you have any problems or questions please contact the Missouri 4-H office at
(573)882-5547

Snappg@missouri.edu
Register Now

Registration Includes:

Workshops, tours, meals, and a night at a live theater performance by the Shepherd of The Hills

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The Ozarks

The “Ozarks” is a region located in the central part of the United States and extends from northeastern Oklahoma and southwest Kansas, through northern Arkansas and southern Missouri, to southwest Illinois.  The Ozark Mountains, and area surrounding, offer many splendors of a rugged, beautiful, and romantic land.  These hills are home to a people defined by a region.  Years ago they attracted people that were desperate, independent, and foolish.

The French, British, Irish and even Germans immigrated to the area by the scores during the 18th and 19th centuries.  The foolish did not survive and the independent flourished in this vast untamed region.  Life in the area was centered around “the mill.”  The mill was a place of social gathering while getting their grain ground into flour.  Folks in the area would trade stories, barter goods and services, get haircuts, and even get married at the mill.  Once in awhile they might even have a few spirits while visiting.  A life that was somewhat simplistic and romantic, yet very difficult and dangerous.

Danger existed in the area because of a lack of law, as did many areas of the 19th century.  During the Civil War, or War of Northern Aggression, Missouri was a border state and was hard hit by neighbor vs. neighbor fighting that continued after the war all across the state.  Both sides still had strong party ties which made it impossible to bring the criminal actions under control.  Because of this unruliness,  there was a group of men that came together to protect life and property, aiding law enforcement officials in the apprehension of criminals, opposing corruption in local government, and punishing those who violated the social and religious morels of their community.  They were the Baldknobbers.

For the most part the Baldknobbers had sided with the North during the Civil War.  Their main purpose in the beginning was to put an end to the gangs causing violence in the area in and around the Ozarks.  They were known by their hoods with horns, a depiction that evolved as the group expanded into counties neighboring Taney County, where the group originated.  Like most vigilante groups of the time, they began with good intentions, but soon transformed into a lawless group.  Between 1865 and 1885, there were 40 murders in Taney County alone without a single suspect. 

Join us on our trip as we set out to investigate, and relive a moment in time from a hundred plus years ago. 

What would Sarah and the girls say?


Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors This Year!
$5,000 or More Donors
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$1,000 or More Donors
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$500 or More Donors
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Larry and Brenda Potterfield of

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Ash Grove Charitable Foundation

$250 or More Donors
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Sappington Family
Hartsburg Sharp Shooters 4-H
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Donors of $249 or less

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Donors of Goods & Services

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