Jul 9, 2024
Our conversation today welcomes Nathan Stalvey, the director at the Clarke County Historical Association, to discuss Colonial Kids Day happening on July 13th at the Burwell-Morgan Mill. Nathan shares details about the event, such as its history, growth, and various planned activities. He mentions how the event has become popular, attracting participants from various regions and organizations. Nathan explains the immersive experience planned for visitors, detailing historical reenactments, craft activities, and various displays making history fun for kids. The event costs $5 per person and runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. He highlights the importance of volunteer support for managing activities and checking in visitors.
The conversation then shifts to Nathan giving an update on the Mill dam restoration project. They were successful in securing state funds, allowing the project to commence. Nathan says that safety concerns due to dam erosion will now be addressed. We also discuss the museum and archives, where Nathan details the collection, digitization efforts of the Clarke Courier, and their new archival storage space.
Learn more about the Clarke County Historical Association on their website: https://www.clarkehistory.org/ and by following them on Facebook.