Heritage Day photo story

Heritage Day

September 24 | Oak Ridge Town Park

Civil War and Revolutionary War reenactors recreated battle scenes and offered glimpses into the everyday lives of soldiers who fought in those wars. “I really believe this was the best Heritage Day we’ve had,” said Sandra Smith, a member of the Heritage Day Planning Committee. “Our committee keeps trying to add more things having to do with the history of Oak Ridge and this area’s heritage. is year we had more participation from reenactors, local nonpro ts, town committees, area Scout troops and vendors than ever before. Of course, we hope to build on this again next year. build on this again next year. “We’re so pleased the Town Council decided to recognize former long-time councilman Roger Howerton by dedicating a park bench in his honor during the event,” Smith added. “We’re so pleased the Town Council decided to recognize former long-time councilman Roger Howerton by dedicating a park bench in his honor during the event,” Smith added.

Mark your calendar for next year’s Heritage Day: Mark your calendar for next year’s Heritage Day:

Sept. 30, 2023. Sept. 30, 2023.

Attendees at Heritage Day got to view many demonstrations including blacksmithing, outdoor cooking and this weaver using a loom. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) dressed in period costume. Children of all ages visited the DAR table where they made old-fashioned yarn dolls. Daughters of the American Revolution

Heritage Day Planning Committee members (L-R) Sandra Smith (assistant town manager/ town clerk), Martha Pittman (town council member) and Annette Joyce (NWO writer, photog(NWO writer, photographer and community rapher and community volunteer extraordinaire). volunteer extraordinaire).

Oak Ridge residents Lynne and John Gudat donned their Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam costumes.

Nineteen cake bakers entered the “Old-fashioned pound cake” contest, which presented a great challenge for the town’s Special Events Committee members and guest judges. Navy veteran and northwest Greensboro resident Bob Brown took first place with his “Million Dollar Pound Cake” (see his photo and recipe on p. 17) and said he entered the contest because all the proceeds go to the Veterans Honor Green that will be built in Heritage Farm Park.

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