A cold start didn't stop the large crowd from enjoying Pioneer Day

2008-11-27 / News


Kendall Beggs (left) played the fiddle while brother, Madison played his homemade "canjo" which he also had for sale at Pioneer Day. Kendall Beggs (left) played the fiddle while brother, Madison played his homemade "canjo" which he also had for sale at Pioneer Day. The historical park saw record crowds despite the cold temperatures for Pioneer Day on Saturday, Nov. 22. The historical park saw record crowds despite the cold temperatures for Pioneer Day on Saturday, Nov. 22. Brothers Rex and Tom Reed, along with Zack Harris (far right) wowed the crowd with their vocal and musical talents. Brothers Rex and Tom Reed, along with Zack Harris (far right) wowed the crowd with their vocal and musical talents. The Green family from Shakerock Farm in Thomson truly made Pioneer Day a family affair. They were all dressed in wonderful period costumes. Pictured are Nathaniel being held by Carolyn, Grace, Benjamin, Joseph and Thomas. Know one would ever forget the beautiful Julie Ann, also in period dress (pictured to the right) being held by her grandmother, Carol Fanning. The Green family from Shakerock Farm in Thomson truly made Pioneer Day a family affair. They were all dressed in wonderful period costumes. Pictured are Nathaniel being held by Carolyn, Grace, Benjamin, Joseph and Thomas. Know one would ever forget the beautiful Julie Ann, also in period dress (pictured to the right) being held by her grandmother, Carol Fanning. Wilkes County historian Skeet Willingham was on hand to autograph copies his book on the history of Wilkes County. A must read for any history buff regardless of where you live. Wilkes County historian Skeet Willingham was on hand to autograph copies his book on the history of Wilkes County. A must read for any history buff regardless of where you live. Local author and columnist, Tom Poland came home for Pioneer Day to autograph copies of his books, Reflections of South Carolina and Forbidden Island, An Island Called Sapelo. It's great to have natives come home and show their support for great events like this. Local author and columnist, Tom Poland came home for Pioneer Day to autograph copies of his books, Reflections of South Carolina and Forbidden Island, An Island Called Sapelo. It's great to have natives come home and show their support for great events like this.

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