Regional Treasures County Days & Special Events

Saturday, February 21, 2009 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Ohio County Day

1:15 - 2:00
Views of the Homeplace. Stories of Bill Monroe
Sharon Autry, Bill Monroe Homeplace Guide and Monroe Foundation Secretary, also Jonelle Patterson, Homeplace Guide.

2:00 - 2:45
Bluegrass from its Birthplace
Ohio County's Tunnel Hill
James Robinson (Contact)

3:00 - 3:30
Facts and Fancy Tales from Fordsville
Co-curators Douglas Smith and Sue Spencer Lewis with interesting items and stories from the Fordsville Depot Museum

1:00 - 4:00
Touch and See History - No Creek Long Knives
Patrick Sharp and others with Ohio County area 18th century settler items and dress - Look, touch and try it yourself ...

1:00 - 4:00
Robert E. Lee - The Man, the Memories
Interpreter Don Locke will stroll, speak with attendees and answer questions about Civil War history, Ohio County incidents, and Lee's life

Sunday, March 1, 2009 Grayson County Day

Featuring programs by Bluegrass/Gospel music group McDonald Road Band, local historian Leon Joiner and Francene Mouldry of Bel Brands, the event will run from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.