The first ever Pioneer Day, held Saturday, April 8, at the Warrenton branch of Scenic Regional Library saw a blacksmith, storytellers, farmers, trappers and quilters educating library visitors about life during western expansion.

The event also featured live music from local bluegrass band Blueberry Jam.

“We had a great turnout,” said library staff member Laura McBride in an email. “We tried to provide a variety of presentations for an enjoyable learning experience, as well as good music and food.”

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Several families came to the first Pioneer Day in Warrenton on Saturday dressed in period-appropriate costume. Submitted photo/Scenic Regional Library.

Blacksmith Ken Jansen demonstrates his craft during Pioneer Day at the Warrenton library on Saturday. Jansen owns Butcher Creek Forge in Moscow Mills. Submitted photo/Scenic Regional Library.

From left, Michael Wampler, Tom Stovall and Dean Venardos dressed in period-accurate clothing to explain furs and other historical items during Pioneer Day at the Warrenton Scenic Regional Library on April 8.

Tom Stovall with the group Trappers of Starved Rock describes different animal pelts on display during Pioneer Day in Warrenton.

Rich and Vivian Grelle describe tales from the Oregon Trail for visitors to Pioneer Day at the Scenic Regional Library in Warrenton.