The Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society is hosting a Pioneer Heritage Festival in Clyde, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 26.
The Festival is free to the public and will take place on the grounds of the Museum of Haywood County History at 178 Morgan St. The event is sponsored in part by Visit Haywood.
Heritage demonstrations will be held onsite with artisans showcasing the skills that were needed for daily living in the early 1800s. Blacksmithing, building skills, broom making, basket making, weaving and colonial toy making will be some of the featured demonstrations. Experts on American long rifles will be on hand to showcase their collection and answer questions. Colonial era maps provided by the Mountain Gateway Museum will be on display for visitors to view. Members of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will help visitors learn how to identify ancestors who fought in the American Revolution…