Their fears were realized in 1854 when three wagon loads of
black powder exploded while traveling through the city, killing two residents and causing extensive property damage.
So far, though, the big parties have been varied — «pirate theme party at grandma's house» (bigger yard, great for the treasure hunt), and «pony rides party at the equestrian center» (large outdoor venue), and «museum party at the
powder mill museum along with period crafts, cooking in a wood stove, and watching them
explode some
black powder» (10 - year - olds plus BOOM is good!).