12th Annual Iams Homestead Pioneer Harvest Fest

Plans are proceeding well and we should have a great program this year. Unfortunately, our blacksmith cannot be here this year, but, we have found a great replacement. A wood carver will set up this year and demonstrate the art of wood carving. He will also have some of his art work available for sale.

Barn Again

It has been a long wait, but the cupolas are finally attached to the top of the barn. They were originally removed in 2003 with the help of DP&L, and one of their bucket trucks, and Jim Crawshaw repaired them for us.

A lot of things happened after the cupolas were repaired which kept the work crew from installing the cupolas. However with the help of DP&L and their bucket truck, the cupolas are now in place thanks to the efforts of Ralph Kuester, Regina Kleinhenz and Claude Keeling.

Other pictures were taken the day we installed the cupolas. As soon as I receive them, I will update the blogspot.

If you have been around the Homestead lately, you will also notice that the studio has been painted. The east side of the barn and the north end under the overhang has also been painted. The south east corner of the barn has had the foundation repaired and new siding has been installed. We hope to get the rest of the barn painted before harvest fest.

Englewood Parade 2010

Each year some of the Trotwood-Madison Historical Society drive their tractors in the Englewood Parade. This year Tony and Regina Kleinhenz, Danny Scarbro and Claude Keeling drove our tractors. We usually have more tractors in the parade, but, the Keelings and the Kleinhenzs have some tractors down for maintenance and could not be driven in the parade.

It was a beautiful day for the parade, however, it was a little warm. There are participants in the parade that come each year and it is always a lot of fun catching up with what is happening with the.

I have included a slide show of some of the participants in the parade. I think you will recognize the Trotwood-Madison Historical Society--they are the four four tractors in a line (1st is Regina(ford), 2nd is Claude (ford), 3rd is Danny (oliver) and 4th is Tony (farmall). Individual pictures are also included.

12th Annual Iams Homestead Pioneer Harvest Fest

The Trotwood-Madison Historical Society will hold its 12th Annual Iams Homestead Pioneer Harvest Fest Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Iams Homestead, 349 South Broadway, Trotwood, Ohio 45426. The fest will start at 10:00 AM and will go to 5:00 PM.

We will be having many of the same events that we had last year. To read about and see a slide show of last year's fest click, or cut and paste, the following link: http://t-mhs.blogspot.com/2009/10/11th-annual-iams-homestead-pioneer.html

The harvest fest is always a fun-filled day and admission is free. We will have antique tractors and farm equipment on display. We will also have demonstrations on the husker-shredder, corn binder and other things that were done on the farms of the past.

The museum will be open for tours. One room upstairs is set up as an old school room. This room contains many of the composite pictures from the old Trotwood-Madison High School. Please stop by for a look and, if you recognize anyone in the pictures, let a member of the Society know. Another room up stairs contains bedroom furniture and other items from days gone by. The rest of the museum will have the current displays for your viewing pleasure.

We will also have old hand tools on display as well as old hand crank corn shellers for the children to use. One of the best parts of the fest is the open fire cooked chili and hotdogs. I doubt that you will find any better chili anywhere in this area. Sodas and water will also be available.

There will be a corn shelling contest in the afternoon and hayrides will be given throughout the day. There are a lot of things for families to do. I think the best thing about the fest is that families can spend a day together and enjoy themselves. Every year the crowd gets larger and they stay longer.

We are still in the planning phase and as we get closer to the harvest fest, our program will be finalized. Please check this site from time to time to see what has been added

Schedule of Events 2010

July 24, Annual Picnic for members only 6 PM at Iams Homestead
Sep 9 - 11, Annual Book Sale 9 AM to 5 PM at the Iams Homestead, 349 South Broadway, Trotwood, OH 45426
October 9, 12th Annual Iams Homestead Pioneer Harvest Fest 10 AM - 5 PM, 349 South Broadway, Trotwood, OH 45426
Oct 23, Shop-Til-You-Drop 9 AM - 5 PM, Hara Arena, Trotwood, OH
Oct 24, Shop-Til-You-Drop 10 AM - 4 PM, Hara Arena, Trotwood, OH
Dec 2-4, Kris Kringle Shop 10 AM - 5 PM, 349 South Broadway, Trotwood, OH
Dec 9-11, Kris Kringle Shop 10 AM - 5 PM, 349 South Broadway, Trotwood, OH

Spaghetti Dinner

The best desserts in town and spaghetti sauce to die for! It is time for the Annual Trotwood-Madison Historical Society Spaghetti Dinner. The cooks have the ovens going and the Spaghetti Sauce Chefs have dusted off the highly secret recipe for the best spaghetti sauce this side of Italy.

The spaghetti dinner will be held Saturday March 27, 2010 4:30 – 7:30 PM at the Church of the Brethren, 208 East Main Street, Trotwood, Ohio.

Just what will this outstanding dinner cost you? I am proud to say that inflation has not caused us to increase our costs. The cost is: Adults - $7.00 and Children under 12 - $3.50. Dinner includes spaghetti, bread, salads, desserts and beverage.

All profits from the dinner will go to Iams Homestead Preservation Fund.

Please call Regina Kleinhenz ( 854-4505) for ticket information.

Come out and join us. You'll be glad you did!

Shop-til-you Drop

Once again it is time for Trotwood-Madison Historical Society to participate in the Hara Arena Shop-Til-You Drop sale. The show will be held Saturday, January 22, 2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, January 23, 2011 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

We have many collectible items that have been donated to the Society and the prices are right. Come out to browse and buy.