On Saturday, October 5, 2013, I attended the city of Lincoln, Ontario's 47th annual Pioneer Day hosted by the Jordan Historical Museum located in the heart of the city. On that day each year, the city remembers its pioneer roots from more than 200 years ago and points to special attention to Pennsylvania Mennonites, who were the first settlers of the land. It's a day to celebrate the rich culture passed down from generation to generation, bringing together Ontario's best artisans and marchers to show people exactly how they worked, lived and played more than 200 years ago. Despite the poor weather, the Pioneer Day setting did not disappoint to say the least. It was a hot, humid morning in early October, with a layer of damp grass underfoot and little to no breeze. In the air, as you approach the blocked location, you can smell freshly lit wood, a distinct scent of burning coal and fire-roasted bacon cooking nearby. While walking you can see small old wooden houses on both sides of the street where there are small displays and stations set up every 10-20 meters. As you walk further, you walk onto a muddy, wet grassy area with an area for live music set up, as well as a designated area for dancing. In the background there are old dilapidated barns, a wooden church of great significance to the community and various equipment that are shown to the spectators. It is a private and secluded area which speaks to the level of peace in the community, feeling like a warm and welcoming area to be in. During the celebration there were hundreds of people walking around to take part in the community festivities. The centuries... middle of the paper... through the cultural ties of Pennsylvania Mennonites. The principles of personal honor, loyalty to family, commitment to duty and respect for nature are the most important aspects of Popular Culture. On Pioneer Day, it's all about respecting what previous settlers accomplished and successfully growing the roots they installed in the community. The people of the community followed the settlers' duties with personal honor (for example: dipping candles, hooking carpets, making ropes, etc.), respected their families (caring, loving), and respected their surroundings by making them presentable to the public. Overall, the Jordan Historical Museum in the City of Lincoln has established a strong connection with popular culture through the 47th Annual Pioneer Day. Works Cited Rubenstein, James (2011). The cultural landscape. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc. pg. 510.