A frontier trapper/trader camp, Revolutionary and Civil War military units, demonstrations of 1700s frontier life, a late 1790s family homestead, an indigenous Lenni Lenape settlement, domestic and industrial crafts and processes, music and foods are among the attractions for entire families to enjoy during Heritage Day at Brubaker Homestead 414 Long Lane, East Earl, on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Heritage Day at Brubaker Homestead is a celebration of the three-century-rich history of Lancaster County heritage from the 1720s frontier to the turn of the 21st century. The event is sponsored by the Pathways Hybrid-Learning School in partnership with Brecknock Township and numerous area business and organizational partners. This event is a part of the mission of the Pathways homeschool community: exploring beyond childhood education to include education and involvement for the entire community as well.

Historical interpretations and hands-on family activities make this event a learning experience, not only for children but the entire family.

More than 300 artisans, historical interpreters and re-enactors from all over the region will bring these early days back to life. Visitors can interact with the artisans, re-enactors, crafts people, historians, musicians and interpreters of various traditional trades.

School-age youngsters can participate in the homestead scavenger hunt, play early American games and create early toys and crafts in the "make and take" area. Adults and youngsters can register and compete in the Woods Walk Challenge. Here they can experience life in a primitive trappers' camp, participate in musket shooting, compete in tomahawk throwing, archery and other early survival type skills and earn points.

The Woods Walk Challenge will take the participants on a trail through the homestead woodlands and wetlands, along the stream and pond. Attendees will come across the 18th-century old-time trader settlement found there.

Entering the 18th and 19th centuries, visitors will learn how to make paper, learn how the indigenous Lenni Lenape made tools, listen to the age-old art of storytelling and learn about outdoor open fire and inside hearth cooking. Youngsters can put on early garb and have their photos taken.

The early farmstead had to supply all its own needs. Artisans and interpreters will show how soap was made and hides were tanned. Visitors will learn how bread was baked in an outdoor beehive oven and how cooking was done in the homestead kitchen fireplace. They will learn about spinning and weaving, and be able to talk with an early laundress and seamstress. Visitors of all ages can explore the country store where they will find period type products for sale plus children can engage in the "make and take" area.

Late 19th- and very early 20th-century industrial processes and equipment will be displayed and demonstrated. Everyone can meet the blacksmith and the metal casters and see early tractors and steam power.

Food will be offered, including open fire homemade soups, hot dogs, snacks and baked goods. New this year will be freshly smoked pulled pork.

Admission and parking are free. Brubaker Homestead is located about a quarter mile off Route 897 between Fivepointville and Terre Hill.

Net proceeds from the event support the Pathways Hybrid-Learning School, a nonprofit education organization for children in grades three to 12. For more information, visit http://www.learningatpathways.org.