Greenfield History Day Oct. 3
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The Greenfield Historical Society will hold its third annual History Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will be held at the society's complex of historical buildings on the east side of Greenfield, near the state Route 28 bridge. Many crafters will be present demonstrating their skills. Included will be quilters, wood carvers and a chair caner. A basket weaver will be weaving baskets and explaining her skills. A cider press will be there demonstrating the pressing of apples to make cider. The Civil War enactors will return from last year and set up their camp on the grounds. In addition to the craftsmen, there will be several displays set up for the day. Tom Adams will return to show the progress he has made on his Greenfield model train display. A collection of blue dishes will be displayed by Connie Ford. John Adams will display some his vintage book collection as well as old photographs of Greenfield. "Greenfield Fashions, The Way We Wore" will be repeated this year with vintage fashions recently donated to the society by the Robert and Agnes Head Family. A movie of the laying of the cornerstone of McClain High School will be playing throughout the day. There will be a display of pictures about the McClain family along with other vintage pictures, and as usual, the Red Barn will be open to display the society's collection of buggies, fire truck, Conestoga wagon and farm items. A new activity for this year will be a brief music recital on the pump organ donated to the society by Phyllis and John Miller. Board member Susan Long is practicing on the organ and will give two short recitals during the afternoon. The barnyard will be open for the annual attic sale. Venders will be set up selling antiques, farm produce, jewelry, baskets, note cards, homemade kitchen products, just about anything you could imagine. The society will have a booth selling books and other souvenirs. At 11 a.m., the stone wall at the Old Burying Ground will be dedicated. The wall has been rebuilt by John Daugherty and his crew along with volunteers from the community. John and his crew will be honored during the dedication. While enjoying the activities for the day, visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy good food. Delicious bean soup with cornbread, desserts and soft drinks will be available in the Grain and Hay Building. Larry Chapman will be in attendance again this year serving up his delicious barbecued pork loin. The annual History Day serves two purposes for the society. First, it gets visitors to visit the society's historical complex and view the society's holdings. Secondly, it is a major money maker for the society. With operating costs continuing to rise, the society needs to keep up its fund raising efforts. History Day provides a means to accomplish both purposes. Visitors are invited to see a part of Greenfield's history, learn something new, find a bargain, enjoy good food and visit with friends while supporting the work of the Greenfield Historical Society. [[In-content Ad]]