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Photos: Jonathan Alder Day in London
(Posted Aug. 24, 2010)
The Madison County Historical Society Museum held Jonathan Alder Day on Aug. 22.
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 Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil
Ginger Cazan of West Jefferson puts the finishing touches on her painting of the Jonathan Alder cabin.
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 Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil
The Jonathan Alder cabin sits on the grounds of the Madison County Historical Society at 260 E. High Street in London.
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Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil
Jim Penix of London works on another of his homemade brooms, using the same
techniques broom-maker’s used in the 1740s.
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 Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil
Linda Seever of Springfield puts the finishing touches on her basket. She has been making baskets by hand for 17 years and said it takes about three hours to make a basket of this size.
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Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil
Todd Emig and Chris Logan of Columbus demonstrate in slow motion the steps to
loading a 58-caliber rifle. Both men in Civil War period wool uniforms are members
of the 76th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry Company A.
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 Messenger photo by Earl Ballenger
Civil War reenactors, including Chris Logan, a Madison County Historical Society member, served as the honor guard during opening ceremonies for Jonathan Alder Day, held Aug. 22 at the history museum in London. Local veterans raised the flag.
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Messenger photo by Earl Ballenger
Larry Nelson, author of “The History of Jonathan Alder: His Captivity and
Life with the Indians” signs a book for a customer who attended Jonathan
Alder Day, hosted by the Madison County Historical Society in London.
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