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Here is a list of upcoming events at the AFHM:

APRIL 2008
April 19-20: Trash to Treasure Flea Market, Yard Sale and Swap Meet. Runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested vendors can call John (217) 246-3199. For crafts, call Sandy at (618) 664-0265 or (618) 645-3160 in the evening.

MAY 2008
May 10: Lil' Red Barn re-opens.
After a hiatus during the winter months, the Lil' Red Barn will open with new displays on May 10. The Lil' Red Barn will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. through October.

The barn will feature new displays. Mrs. Howard (Juanita) Flamm will be setting up the building sitter schedule, so if you would like to volunteer, call (618) 664-1820. We also need some volunteers to do a little cleaning, mostly sweeping the floor and dusting.

JUNE 2008
June 14: Tractor Drive and "A Day on the Farm."
Come check out all the fun during this "Day on the Farm" event. The city of Greeville asked the museum to take over the city's annual Dairy Day, previously held on the square in Downtown Greenville. Dairy Day will now "moove" out to the museum grounds, where we plan to expand the number of features and events.

There will be several arts and crafts booths as well as dozens of activities for people of all ages.

We will be milking the cow, eating ice cream, churning butter, planting seeds, working an area with antique machinery and hand equipment to prepare itfor planting. Additionally, there will be hay rides and pony rides.

We will also be shocking wheat and bundling it for threshing during the summer show. There will be games for the kids, a petting zoo, mining for rocks, dancing, music, food and much more.

Watch here for updated information.

Our tractor drive will leave around mid-morning and return before noon. They will be winding around some country roads and there will be wagons to ride in if one wants to go along. There will be food on the grounds and demonstrations all around. Come on out and spend the day on the farm.

If you are interested in setting up an arts and crafts booth, call Sandy in the evening at 664-0265 or 645-3160.

Those interested in the Tractor Drive can call Galen at (618) 664-4220. For general information, call (618) 664-2050.

JULY 2008
July 25-27: Farm Heritage Days show.
This year's feature tractor will be Cockshutt. The International Cockshutt Collectors will hold their U.S. national summer show in Greenville. They will feature Cockshutt/Co-op tractors and equipment.
For Cockshutt information, call Lynn at (574) 936-8084.

Vendors for the show should call John at (217) 246-3199.
Those interested in camping can call (217) 563-8327 or e-mail sherry@oliverinformation.com.
Those interested in the craft show can call Sandy at (618) 664-0265 or (618) 645-3160 in the evening.
For IH tractor information, call (618) 780-4220 or (618) 292-6048.
Those interested in tractor pulls can call Leroy at (618) 664-2732.
For the horse pull, contact John at (217) 382-4063
For general information, call (618) 664-3050.

We are also hosting the International Harvester Chapter 32 summer show.
For IH tractor information, call (618) 780-4220 or (618) 292-6048.

SEPTEMBER 2008
September: Hills Fort Day (dates to be announced).

OCTOBER 2008
Oct. 11: Outhouse Festival and Family Fall Festival.

For general information, call (618) 664-3050 or e-mail amheritagemuseum@yahoo.com.