Hunter-Dawson’s Children’s Day

Matt Davis with the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site assists Davis Akins with his stick as they make candles during the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site's Children's Day on May 4. Annie Sisk, left, had already mastered candle dipping, one of several activities featured at the site's Children's Day. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Matt Davis with the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site assists Davis Akins with his stick as they make candles during the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site’s Children’s Day on May 4 in New Madrid. Annie Sisk, left, had already mastered candle dipping, one of several activities featured at the site’s Children’s Day. Children of all ages were invited to the free event to learn what life was like in the 1860s by participating in common chores and games of the time period. To view a photo gallery from the event, visit www.standard-democrat.com.