Waynesborough Historical Village
New for 2008, the Music & Paddle Fest event is
conceived to be a FUN event for everyone to
promote interest in Waynesborough history. The
main premises are music & paddle boat rides on
the Neuse River. Visitors can see the history of
Waynesborough in the Historical Village
Buildings, and hear the historians who provide
information on each one. Exhibits of crafts,
persons in period dress, folklore, kids games and
demonstrations such as blacksmithing and
weaving further tell the story of Waynesborough.
A ride on the Neuse River brings home the
concept of river commerce and travel important
to the economic development of
Waynesborough. A hay ride exhibits the beauty
of the Historic Village and Waynesborough park.
Gospel and Bluegrass music by area muscians
provides a relaxing atmosphere . Food &
product vendors are on site as well.
If you didn't make the event this year, we
look forward to seeing you in 2009!
Village, Goldsboro & Wayne County Dignitaries gather for Paddle Trails Dedication
The Mayor of Goldsboro, Al King comments on the behalf of the City
Old Waynesborough spokesman, Richard Slozack comments on behalf of the Old Waynesborough Commission
Paddle Trails organize, Bert Statum of Kinston dedicates the opening of this Paddle Trails event
Paddle Boat Rides on the Neuse River
We unfortunately cannot control Mother Nature and paddle boat rides on the Neuse River had to be cancelled.
Heavy rains attributed to Hurricane Hanna caused river water levels to be too high and currents too swift to safely
conduct this portion of our event this year.
Rosewood High School FFA Members set-up outdoor elements of event
Event Volunteers
DAR member provides history information at the Wiggins Home
OWC Board Member Barbara Hatch provides history information at the Faircloth Law Office
OWC Board Member Shelton Smith provides history information at Park Hill School
DAR members provide history information at The Grange Building
History provider at Bethany Friends Meeting Place
Edith Holoman tells childrens stories in the Visitors Center
Volunteers sell souvenirs at the General Store
Rosewood High School FFA Members sell Old Waynesborough T-shirts & Hats
Not all event volunteers pictures are shown here but we thank them very much for their dedicated support.
Dreamweaver an American Indian Restoration Specialist exhibits artifacts.
Dreamweaver an American Indian Restoration Specialist exhibits artifacts.
Vendor Judy Hatch exhibits the craft of porclean doll making
Casting form for porcelain doll heads with examples
Doll infant with porclean head and stuffed body
Hand crafted and painted totally porclean doll
Exhibits: Crafts & Cultures
Vendor Kristen Norman of Kaleidoscope Jewelry exhibits hand made natural gemstone and silvery jewelry
Environmental Designer Joanne Lesak exhibits stain glass, pottery and baskets that are a part of Plum Tree Gardens Bed and Breakfast arts and crafts permanent collection.
Basket Weaving
A close up of weaving a basket
Table exhibit of many woven reed products
Weaving a reed chair seat
Close-up - weaving a chair bottom with reeds
Gourd Birdhouse with woven reed top
Woven reed snowflake Christmas Decoration
Samantha & her dad won the Oreo Cookie Jingle Contest with a Bluegrass version
Samantha loves to play fiddle
Samantha's Dad, Daniel provides the
Samantha Casey is in her 3rd year of entertaining at Waynesborough Events
Troop 11, St. Luke United Methodist Church checks cooking progress
Troop 11, St. Like United Methodist Church checks cooking progress
Troop 59, Grantham Fire Dept. checks its cooking progress
Troop 8, New Hope United Methodist Church checks its dutch ovens
Troop 59 Grantham Fire Department WON THE CONTEST with Baked Beans & Meatloaf
Troop 8, New Hope United Methodist Church, serves samples to public for judging.
Troop 11, St. Luke United Methodist Church. serves-up samples for public judging.
Visitors taste samples from each troop and vote for Best Dutch Oven Winner
Ken Kruger- OWC Staff gives Hay Ride for visitors enjoyment.
Ken Kruger - OWC Staff heads the tractor for a Hay Ride on the Waynesborough Park Hiking Trails.
While mom visits the Wiggins House, thus little guy takes a snooze as father stands by
Visitors lisiting to historical facts about the Wiggins House
Visitors relax in the shade at the picnic tables adjoing the Pavilion
These young fellows find enjoyment playing Bottlecap Checkers at the General Store
An assistant cranks the forge fan as OWC Blacksmith Andy Anderson positions the iron.
The knife blade begins to take shape on the Blacksmith anvil
Continual pounding of the wrought iron refines the knife blade to completed shape.
OWC Blacksmith Andy Anderson pounds out the shape of a knife blade on the anvil.
Kayak Outfitters exhibit from Riverside Bicycles and Outdoor Sports in Kinston, NC
Information exhibit about the Southern Heritage Festival & Crafts Fair to raise funds for the Neuro-medical Treatment Center
Information Exhibit by the Wayne County Historical Association
An 8 year old Redtail Hawk perches on the glove of his Handler John Harrel of Lenoir County
8 year old Redtail Hawk perched on the hand of handler John Harrell
Handler John Harrell of Lenoir County rolls his hand to envoke a wing spreading display
The Redtail Hawk spreads his wings in a fearsome display for visitors
Old Waynesborough exhibit on
Jean Letchworth from Charles B. Aycock Historical Site with display of 19th Century Wooden Toys.
Jean Letchworth demonstates 19th Century Wooden toys to young visitors.
All event parking places outside of village compound were full
All available visitor parking spaces inside the village compund were full
Music Group: The Harmony Boys - Southern Gospel Bluegrass
Craft Demonstraton: Reed Weaving
Music Group: Samantha Casey & the Bluegrass Jam - Gospel & Bluegrass Music
Boy Scout Dutch Oven Cooking Contest:
Troop 59 Contest Winner
Troop 59 Winner
Visitors: Activities
Music Group: Daniel Tull - Southern Gospel Bluegrass
Visitors: Relaxing and enjoying Gospel & Bluegrass Music
Visitors: Relaxing and enjoying Gospel & Bluegrass Music
Demonstration: Historic skill of Blacksmithing
Visitors: Viewing craft displays
Information Exhibits:
Demonstration: Birds of Prey, Falconry
Redtail Hawk sits calmly on handlers hand as visitors come by.
Demonstration: 19th Century Wooden Toys
Visitors: Attendance - Parking
Music Group: Brush Arbor - Southern Gospel Bluegrass