SUMMERFEST 2006
SUMMERFEST 2006
SUMMERFEST 2006
Visitors came to enjoy a beautiful July day and Celebrate Summer at WHV
The Black Jack Grove Original Freewill Baptist Church sold a delicious BBQ Chicken dinner with greenbeans, potatoes and hushpuppies with choice of drink for visitors to enjoy.
There were games and activities for the kids.. these two volunteers helped kids play
Folks gathered at the General Store to chat and to do some shopping.
Folks visited the General Store for a cold drink and purchase handmade wooden toys
The General Store also had Great Hot Dogs with all trimmings and packaged snacks to satisfy the appetite.
In the General Store you could even play an old-fashioned game of
In the Visitors Center, the Waterbound Dulcimers serenaded visitors
There are 3 original members of the Waterbound Dulcimers, all from Kinston. Other members join in when possible from locations all over Eastern NC.
After lunch a quartet of Dulcimer players moved outside under the trees to play favorite tunes of the Waynesborough era.
Visitors had a pleasant place to eat their lunch on picnic tables under the shade trees at the Gazebo.
Across from the picnic area was the Civil War Living History Display.
Kirt Jarret Demonstrates use of the forge to fashion iron into useable items of the era.
Kirt uses the anvil to pound the molten hot metal into shape. (Kurt is a member of WHV.)
A display of Confederate Civil War artifacts was available of vistor inspection.
Back at the Gazebo, Brusharbor gospel singing group of Princeton, NC filled the air with inspirational music.
In true bluegrass style, Brusharbor conducts a Gospel Ministry to spread the word of the Lord all over Eastern, NC
3 families - The Wileys, The Hartleys & The Mays are celebrating the 18th Anniversary of Brusharbors formation.
Visitors always enjoy touring the Wiggins one-room house, a real peace of Wayne County, NC History!
The center of Waynesborough Historical Village was a bee-hive of activity as visitors toured the village, looked at exhibits, listened to music, played games and enjoyed a relaxing lunch.
Waynesboroughs historic Blacksmith shop was open and working for visitors to view and enjoy.
WHV Blacksmith Andy Anderson puts another
Andy bares the heat of the forge and the smokey environment to shape a piece of molten metal on the anvil.
Andy forces more air into the forge with a hand-crank blower to make the fire hotter.
Samantha Casey, a very talented 10yr old stands proudly with her fiddle on the WHV Gazebo stage before her performance.
Dad, Daniel Casey provides back-up with guitar, mandolin or banjo.
Samantha Sings Bluegrass as well as playing the fiddle.
WHV dignitaries join the Casey's in the Gazebo.
Samantha and her dad have played for previous WHV events.
A Celebration of Summer in the Waynesborough Tradition
A Celebration of Summer in the Waynesborough Tradition


JULY 8, 2006
It was an
absolutely
beautiful day
with mild
temperatures and
refreshing
breezes!
Waynesborough
Historical Village
was simply
spectacular with
its Historic
Buildings and
inviting green
lawns. Visitors
were serenaded
with music, good
food to eat,
interesting sights
and a relaxed
atmosphere.


The General Store
was open with lots
of things for sale.
Hand crafted
wooden toys and
items made in the
adjoining
Blacksmith Shop.  
WHV logo items,
food and
refreshments were
available for
purchase.
Vintage dolls and
artifacts were on
display and the
visitor could try
their hand at
"bottle cap
checkers"


The group
Waterbound
Dulcimers (from
Kinston, NC) played
in the Visitors
Center and had a
jam session under
the trees.

Picnic tables
provided the perfect
place to eat lunch.





Across from the
picnic area a Civil
War "Living
History" display  
provided live
demonstrations and
artifacts to see. An
occassional "report"
from a Civil War
Musket provided an
element of surprise
for unsuspecting
visitors.





The Cool ambiance
of shade under the
foliage of green
trees made a perfect
place to eat a picnic
lunch and listen to
music.

The Gospel singing
group
BRUSHARBOR
(from Princeton,
NC) provided
inspirational
entertainment from
the newly completed
Gazebo to the
delight of many who
sang along.



The village was a
beehive of visitors
touring the historic
buildings. Many
liked the one-room
Wiggins home and
ringing the bell at
Bethany Friends
Meeting Place.




Of particular
interest was the
Blacksmith Shop
with its working
forge. The WHV
blacksmith
demonstrated
blacksmithing
techniques and era
correct methods of
producing metal
goods used in
Waynesborough
life.



Samatha Casey's
Bluegrass Jam
rounded out the
musical
entertainment for
the afternoon.
Samantha has
been playing and
singing since the
age of 5.
Samantha is a
10year old  fifth
grade student at
St. Marys School
in Goldsboro.
JOIN US FOR
SUMMERFEST
FUN NEXT
YEAR!
Waynesborough Historical Village
extends sincere thanks to all who
contributed to the success of this event.