Back When Day Enjoys
Beautiful Weather For Event

Jathan Betterton, age 7, takes a turn with the churning chores during one of the live demonstrations at the Arab Historical Complex on Saturday.  Jathan attends Arab Primary School and is the son of Todd Betterton and Sherry King.

Members of the Tennessee Valley Dulcimer Club provide entertainment in the Rice Church Saturday afternoon.  Front Row L-R:Gwen Burke, Barbara Wolfe, Jim Pregler, Debbie Booth, Barbara Williams.  Back Row: Tommy Burke, Vicky Dobbins, Dot Kirkland.                           All photos by Dwight Hayes

April 20, 2008
The rain which shortened the Relay For Life Friday night was gone Saturday morning leaving beautiful blue skies and beautiful weather perfect for a day at the Arab City Park and the Arab Historical Society's "Back When" Day.  All of the buildings were open and manned by members of the Society dressed in period clothes.  Demonstrations of a wash day and churning chores were demonstrated at the Lola Boyd house, quilters demonstrated the fine art of quilting in the Ruth Homemakers Club building, and demonstrations of the grist mill and blacksmith shop were other highlights.  The Elvin Light Museum was open with displays and memorabilia and the Smith Store was open for display and sale of candy and cold drinks.  Soup and chicken and dumplings were available in the Hunt School.  An old fashioned singing and a dulcimer concert was held in the Rice Church by the Tennessee Valley Dulcimer Club.  Dulcimer and guitar could also be heard on the Boyd house front porch.   Click here for a photo essay from the event....