Visit the 19th Century:                Heritage Day		Heritage Day 2009 Sponsors Six Mule Team–$1,000 East Georgia Genealogical Society Historical Society of Walton County Spring Street Studios, Monroe (Inkind) Four Mule Team–$500 - 999 Athens First Bank and Trust, Monroe Nancy Franke Fine Art Mr. and Mrs. Hubert L. Harris, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Zazworsky Three Mule Team–$200 - 499 A & R Rentals Alcovy Sign Professionals Atha Equipment Rentals and Sales The Blue Willow Inn Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Chip Davidson Gail Huie-Smith Mr. and Mrs. David Hulsey Mr. and Mrs. William H. Moore Stan's Music and Sounds Two Mule Team–$100 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Arnold Mike Cash Insurance and Office Products Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Ferguson Green Scene Group, Landscaping Mr. and Mrs. Curt Jamison Liberty First Bank, Monroe Sanders Furniture Company, Monroe Mr. and Mrs. Willingham Smith Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Monroe Friends of the Homestead Dr. and Mrs. Joe Ansley Mr. and Mrs. William G. Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gissendanner Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gundeck Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harrington Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jannetta Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kaczmarski Mr. and Mrs. David Kendall Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lindberg Mr. and Mrs. Gene Marzano Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Magruder Mr. and Mrs. William H. Moore Mrs. Susan Sappington Dr. and Mrs. Charles P. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Blake Young
The William Harris Homestead presented Heritage Day...A Day in the 19th Century on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m.  Located in Monroe, GA, the Homestead boasts an original log house (circa 1825) and outbuildings from the early 19th century and provides a rare glimpse into the life of Georgia’s early homesteaders.   During Heritage Day, participants toured the log house and its grounds and enjoyed an array of festivities showcasing life in the 19th century. One highlight of the day -- a Civil War Reenactment, “A Camp of Instruction.”   There were many demonstrations, such as spinning, cloth weaving, basket weaving, candle making, chair caning, carpentry, blacksmithing, plowing with the Georgia Old Time Plow Club, square dancing, and sheep herding. We offered hayrides, buggy rides, pony rides, petting zoo and storytellers.  Lunch and dessert were available from the grill.  All day there was something great and entertaining for all ages.      The cost for Heritage Day was:     ADMISSION ONLY FOR HERITAGE DAY: ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 AND OLDER.................$8.00 SENIORS (65+) AND CHILDREN, 3 TO 11.................$6.00 CHILDREN, UNDER 3................................................FREE   The William Harris Homestead is located just 45 miles northeast of Atlanta and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Restored in the 1980s, the log house still has its original walls of 6” x 8” timbers and wooden floors, and it is decorated with period furnishings.  The grounds feature original 19th century buildings, such as a smokehouse, corncrib and barn.  Visitors can also take a short walk through the woods to the natural spring, which provided drinking water and a wash place for the early settlers.
Highlights from Heritage Day
The William Harris Homestead Foundation is a charitable 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide heritage, agricultural and environmental education.