Going into the county and attending various local events is one of the really enjoyable tasks of the CCHA.  On April 17, CCHA had a display at the Silk Hope Ruritans' Heritage Day.  To say the least it was a unique situation for us. 

This was the first time we have had a display alongside a Tyke Tractor Pull, not to mention Army parachutists landing among old farm equipment.  But best of all were the people who visited with us that day.  One important young man was Lane Teague, pictured receiving a Fried Rabbit book from Kenneth Crabtree.  Lance was the 3^rd-5^th Grade Winner for his writing in the Silk Hope Farm Heritage Writing Contest.  Lance wrote a “Thank You Letter to a Farmer” who just happened to be his grandfather. 
 

In the letter, he thanked his grandfather and the other farmers who started the annual Old Fashion Farmer’s Day on Labor Day week-end.  Lance said that beside learning about farming history, it's "a time to just have fun!"  If you come to Old Fashion Farmer’s Day, you might visit a CCHA booth there too.

Photos by Barbara Pugh