On September 24, Vendula and I went on a quick day trip to a town called Přerov nad Labem and went to an exhibit, called a Skanzen, meant to model the day-to-day life of inhabitants of the settlement in the 18th century. The Skanzen (which is the general Czech word for such a venue) was an entire small village that had been reconstructed. All of the structures were original. In fact, many of the cottages and buildings had been disassembled in neighboring villages and towns and then transported and reassembled in Přerov nad Labem. Due to a festival that was currently going on, also present in the Skanzen were people dressed in the original garb of the time and performing some of the daily activities and duties that might be seen if you were alive in the era. Here are some photos:
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| Many individuals and local residents dressed in traditional outfits and went around the town performing everyday chores and enlightening visitors |
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| Looking out the window of the local Zámek (chateau), which was opened for the festival |
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| A happy Vendula imagining life in the chateau.... |
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| Snapshots into 18th century life were found in the various rooms of the structures of the Skanzen |
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| Designs on old traditional furniture |
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| A reenactment of olden muskets and firearms |
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| Some old, racy magazines |
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| A demonstration of woodworking and craftsmanship |
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| As part of the festival there was a small 18th century harvest ceremony followed by a parade to the chateau |
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| Children in the parade |
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| A young blacksmith apprentice learning the trade |
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| Some old school dueling |
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| Caught in the photo-taking act |
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| A young one ready to dance |
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| Local lake in town |
