The Smithsonian Folk Life Festival on the mall in Washington, DC, this summer is focusing on the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement.

Dates of the event are Wed-Sun, June 27-July 1, then runs again Wed-Sun, July 4-8. At this time, they are looking for individuals who will provide demonstrations of equine-related crafts, e.g., saddle and harness making, and exhibitions of tacking up a horse, mane braiding, etc. They are also seeking individuals who could lead discussions on various aspects (including historical information) on the Virginia horse industry. These discussions will be recorded and “archived” at the Smithsonian. If you know individuals who would be interested in volunteering their time to participate and who have specific skills in one of these areas, please contact Andrea Heid at Andrea.Heid@vdacs.virginia.gov. More info on the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival can be found on the website, www.folklife.si.edu/festival/2007.