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The Glaize Merit Badges
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In 1794, when the zone of contact had reached the eastern Midwest, a single northern Ohio town, "the Glaize," was made up of hundreds of Shawnee, Miami, and Delaware Indians, British and French traders and artisans, several Nanticokes, Cherokees, and Iroquois, a few African American and white American captives, and whites who had married into or been adopted by Indian families. The Glaize was truly multicultural in its holidays, observing Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day, the birthday of the British queen, and Indian celebrations. Come visit this historical Utopia at its new central location (tba at camp), where you will have the opportunity to participate in activities like Blacksmithing, tomahawk throwing, Native Pow Wow dancing, and Mountain Man Rendezvous. Both merit badges offered at The Glaize have requirements that should be prepared before arriving at camp so the badge can be completed. Links to sites that can be used to prepare material before camp are listed below.
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