by Jacob Adkins
To help people better understand the history of the region, the Jackson County Center will host its annual Heritage Day event. The event is a showcase of everything that has shaped the culture of the Appalachian area.
Last year there were displays with weapons from the colonial period to the Civil War and a feature showing how to turn pollen from bees into honey. There were also singers, ranging from bluegrass to gospel music.
There was also a mountaineer that was an expert in flint knapping, the process in which Native Americans used pieces of flint to create arrowheads. There was also a room filled with displays by students. These displays ranged from the many dialects of the region, to the history of hunting and a display on moonshine.
This year the event guest to be is Mike McGrew, who will be giving a presentation on the Last Public Hanging in W. Va., which took place in Ripley. In addition, Eddie Parsons will be demonstrate flint knapping.
There will also be a display with vintage cars outside from Gene Fisher’s collection. How early settlers in the area lived will also be shown by David and Freda Bradley. Judge McCarty will display weaponry from the Civil War as well. Keeping with the time of the year, Jerri Stephens will be showing an exhibit on Halloween traditions in addition to local legend the Mothman.
There will be student displays again, in addition to an exhibition on how to peel apples, and quizzes about farm tools and the events going on at Heritage Day this year.
Also tentatively scheduled for the event is a quilter discussing the process of weaving. As well as Appalachian music and a presentation on “The Mountain Man.”
The event will be held on Oct. 25, and is free and open to the public and will be held at the McCoy’s Conference Center adjacent to the Jackson County Center. The event will last from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and all are encouraged to attend.
To help people better understand the history of the region, the Jackson County Center will host its annual Heritage Day event. The event is a showcase of everything that has shaped the culture of the Appalachian area.
Last year there were displays with weapons from the colonial period to the Civil War and a feature showing how to turn pollen from bees into honey. There were also singers, ranging from bluegrass to gospel music.
There was also a mountaineer that was an expert in flint knapping, the process in which Native Americans used pieces of flint to create arrowheads. There was also a room filled with displays by students. These displays ranged from the many dialects of the region, to the history of hunting and a display on moonshine.
This year the event guest to be is Mike McGrew, who will be giving a presentation on the Last Public Hanging in W. Va., which took place in Ripley. In addition, Eddie Parsons will be demonstrate flint knapping.
There will also be a display with vintage cars outside from Gene Fisher’s collection. How early settlers in the area lived will also be shown by David and Freda Bradley. Judge McCarty will display weaponry from the Civil War as well. Keeping with the time of the year, Jerri Stephens will be showing an exhibit on Halloween traditions in addition to local legend the Mothman.
There will be student displays again, in addition to an exhibition on how to peel apples, and quizzes about farm tools and the events going on at Heritage Day this year.
Also tentatively scheduled for the event is a quilter discussing the process of weaving. As well as Appalachian music and a presentation on “The Mountain Man.”
The event will be held on Oct. 25, and is free and open to the public and will be held at the McCoy’s Conference Center adjacent to the Jackson County Center. The event will last from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and all are encouraged to attend.