Located at historic Joanna Furnace -- three miles north of Morgantown on Route 10.
Turn at Furnace Road.
WW II Encampment, Chicken BBQ, & Brosky & Meyer
Saturday, July 17, 2010 / 7 am – 10 p.m.
The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association will offer a one-of-a-kind living history experience AND an old fashioned picnic this Saturday at historic Joanna Furnace. Admission is FREE to the event. A donation will be collected for parking.
This family-fun event offers a day-long list of activities including a …. aWorld War II Encampment with Children’s Games, aChicken Barbeque & Ice Cream, aMusical Entertainment, aPlus a Breakfast Buffet & Flea Market from 7 to 11 a.m.
World War II Encampment & Children’s Games
Step back in time on July 17th and learn about World War II from approximately 50 living history historians who will transform the historic Joanna Furnace iron plantation into a 1940’s war setting. The encampment will take place on the grounds from 9 am to 5 pm.
On the military side you will learn how our heroes of yesteryear fought to preserve our great country. Visitors can meet and talk to re-enactors who are representing the US Marines in the Pacific, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne, 2nd Armored Division – 82nd Reconnaissance, and the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalions. Plus you will hear from a World War II re-enactor talk about “Armia Krajowa” -- aka the Polish Home Army. On-going vehicle and weapon demonstrations’ will also take place throughout the day in the military camps.
Want to get firsthand information about the war? Local veterans who served in World War II will be present at the event and talk about their experiences; one of which is a woman marine with her own unique display.
After visiting the men and women who protected us from afar you will experience what life was like on the mainland. Re-enactors from the Reflections of World War II, specializing in recreating the 1940’s home-front, will be displaying memorabilia from the period and talking about how Hollywood movie stars influenced what was going on at Joanna Furnace during the war. There will also be a period home in which visitors can stroll through and see how we lived 65 years ago. Interested in the 1940’s fashion? The Home Front re-enactors will offer two fashion shows during the day. At 11 am - Fall/Winter Fashions and 2 pm - Spring/Summer Fashions.
Children and adults alike can experience picnic games from the depression and the World War II era. At 10 am and 3 pm children of all ages can partake in a lollipop race, doggie race, lemon toss, wheel-barrow race, and a kangaroo Holocaust Survivor Severin Fayerman to speak at World War II eventballoon race. Prizes will be given to winners!!
At 4 pm a very special presentation will be given by a Holocaust survivor, Mr. Severin Fayerman. Severin, who endured several Nazi Concentration Camps during World War II, will speak about the horrors that his family faced during the war and how he ultimately turned his life into a success. His book “A Survivor’s Story” will also be available for sale at the event.
Chicken Barbeque…. Ice Cream…. and More
When you think of summer you think of picnics…. and when you think of picnics you think of all the wonderful aromas coming from the grill. Well our July event will live up to this summer tradition and cook-up an old fashioned chicken barbeque dinner for you and your family.
Starting at 4 p.m. and lasting until sold out a homemade Chicken Barbeque Picnic will be served. Dinners will include a half-chicken, fresh corn on the cob, apple sauce, roll, and a cookie. Cost is only $8.00. Other foods available at the picnic include Open-Face Rib-Eye Sandwiches, Perogies, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and beverages.
I scream… you scream… we all scream for Ice Cream!!! Yes, you can’t have a picnic unless you have that refreshing summer dessert. Homemade ice cream will be churned on the grounds and be available to purchase.
Musical Entertainment – 5 to 10 p.m.
The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association is proud to announce that Steve Brosky & Jimmy Meyer from Allentown will perform their exciting blues and rock music at the Furnace Operation Days event. “Brosky & Meyer” have been recognized for many years by the Lehigh Valley Music Association. The group has opened for music greats including B.B. King, Bo Diddley, and Robert Hazzard. Lead singer Steve Brosky has also shared the stage with The Beach Boys and Warren Zevon.
“Brosky & Meyer” will perform from 8 to 10 pm on the Joanna Furnace stage.
Other featured performers for the evening include Irish group – Celtic Spirit, folk artists High Strung and newcomers Jeremiah & Friends who will perform a variety of blues and rock music. Look for Jeremiah & Friends to sing their new song written entirely about our historic iron furnace.
Performances begin at 5 pm. Please bring a folding chair or blanket to fully enjoy the musical entertainment.
Breakfast Buffet & Flea Market
The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association will be holding its monthly breakfast buffet and flea market during the morning hours of July 17th. The all-you-can eat breakfast is served from 7 – 11 a.m. and includes pancakes, country sausage, ham, bacon, scrapple, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fruit, toast, coffee, and juice. Cost is $7 for all adults & $3.50 for children (aged 6 – 11 years). Children five and under eat for free.
The ever-popular flea market also starts at 7 a.m. and offers everything from antiques, crafts, tools, household, and kid’s items. For those interested in selling their treasurers, set-up starts after 6 a.m. and is first-come, first served. Reservations are not required to participate. Stands are only $10.00 each (and as always Hay Creek Members can set up for free).
For more information about the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association (HCVHA) visit www.haycreek.org. Proceeds received from this event benefit HCVHA programs and the current Casting House Roof project as well as the other historic buildings on the Joanna Furnace property.
Upcoming Furnace Operation Day Dates:
July 17th – World War II Encampment, Chicken BBQ, & Evening Musical Entertainment – Blues Performers “Brosky & Meyer”, Celtic Spirit and Hay Creek’s “lady of music” -- Phyllis Hummel will perform. A World War II encampment will also take place throughout the entire day with a special presentation by Holocaust survivor Severin Fayermin.
July 17th Schedule of events:
7 am – Flea Market Opens
7 am – 11 am – Ironmaster’s Breakfast Buffet
9 am – World War II Encampment
10 am – Children’s Activity – Depression Era Games
11 am – World War II Fashion Show – Fall / Winter Fashions
2 pm – World War II Fashion Show – Spring / Summer Fashions
3 pm – Children’s Activity – Depression Era Games
4 pm – Severin Fayermin, Holocaust Survivor Presentation
4 pm – Chicken BBQ (no pre-registration) and other foods including; open-face “rib-eye” sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, sodas, water, and more.
5 pm – Jeremiah & Friends (Blues & Rock)
6 pm – High Strung & Tony “T” (Folk)
7 pm – Celtic Spirit (Irish)
8 pm – 10 pm – Blues Performers – Brosky & Meyer
9 pm – Lighting of Veteran Luminaries
10 pm – Event ends
August 21st – Wheelwright Shop Archaeology Presentation
Each month features an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 7 am to 11 am. Buffet price is $7.00 for adults, $3.50 for children 6-11 years old, and children under the age of 6 are free.
Along with our monthly breakfast buffet we offer a Flea Market the 3rd Saturday of each month from April through August. Our market features antique & vintage items, tools, household, books, and kids items. Reservations are not necessary to participate. Stands are first-come, first served with set-up starting at 6 am. Booths are $10.00 each.
