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The Blue Ridge Parkway remains the most intact example of pre- and post-World War II automotive rural parkway design. Photo from NPS Archives
One of many demonstrations at Shockley's Old-Timey DaysPhoto by www.hillsville.com
Dates
Sat, Sept 25-Sun, Sept 26, 2010
10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost
$5 per person; children under 10 free
Contact
Mark Shockley
276.733.4953
Location
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2100 Worrell Estate Road
Hillsville, VA
See how an old-time farm really works! Demonstrations and events include plowing with horses and antique tractors, soap making, apple cider making, butter churning, weaving cloth with a loom, corn straw broom making, old-time ice cream making, blacksmithing, corn mill and buckwheat flour grinding with a gristmill, and others. Horse-drawn wagon rides will be offered. Food provided by Little Vine Community Church and Barren Springs Fire Department. Old-time music will be provided during the day and preaching will be held under the tent on Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. Bring your chairs and come have a good ol’ time!
