Greenfield Historical Society prepares for annual History Day Oct. 4
The Greenfield Historical Society will hold its eighth annual History Day on Saturday, Oct. 4.
The event will be held at the society's complex of historical buildings on the east edge of Greenfield, near the state Route 28 bridge. Hours for the event will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jim Roads, a McClain High graduate, will be displaying his paintings in Travellers Rest. Each of his paintings tells a story of his years growing up in the Rainsboro area. Roads will be on hand to share those stories with visitors.
Edward L. McClain started making horse collar pads in the late 1800s, but with the coming of the automobile, the factory changed to the manufacture of other items. A display of these items will be in Travellers Rest, along with a display of recent acquisitions of the society.
In the Old Burying Ground next to Travellers Rest will be a demonstration by Scott Anderson and society volunteers on cleaning and restoring old tombstones. Scott began restoring the Dean cemetery in nearby Ross County and has been leading volunteers in restoring stones in a section of the Old Burying Ground.
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The Red Barn will be open for guests to view the Wilson Conestoga Wagon, Patterson Mail Buggy, Browder Life Saving Machine and the Ahrens-Fox Fire Truck as well as other items of agriculture and transportation.
The Smith Tannery will be open with Paul Orr returning to sing some old favorites from various time periods. Susan Long will accompany him on the society's Miller pump organ as well as play a few solos herself. They will be performing in the Smith Tannery. Also in the Smith Tannery will be displays of newly donated vintage clothing.
Tom Adams will be bringing his train display in the B&O Depot. Each year, he models a different section of Greenfield, and it is always interesting to see what part of Greenfield he has added. Last year, he brought his rendering of the area along east Jefferson Street and McArthur Way.
Shirley King will be showing her unique colored pencil painting skills. Jayne Honnold will return with her quilting.
Attic sales will be held in the Barnyard. People are invited to set up a booth and sell their items. Several sellers have committed to the day selling jewelry, baked goods, antiques and miscellaneous. Anyone can set up a booth. Space rental is just $10, with no reservations required. Set-up begins at 9 a.m. For more information call 937-981-2905.
Food for the day includes pork loin sandwiches smoked by Chris Dodds on site. Rounding out the menu will be bean soup, hot dogs, cornbread, drinks and desserts.
Hours for the event will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch beginning at 11 a.m. and presentations throughout the day.
The annual History Day serves two purposes for the society. First, it gets people to visit the society's historical complex and learn about Greenfield's history. Secondly, it is a major money maker for the society. 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.