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!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!

Due to changes initiated by our insurance carrier, Field Day of the Past will not be able to provide passes for any transportation for handicapped visitors. Golf carts, ATVS, etc. are not covered under our insurance and the insurance carrier has advised us that such vehicles should NOT be allowed on the grounds. We cannot allow any motorized vehicles of any type to move throughout the grounds on show days.

Pit Passes will be issued for those golf carts, etc. needed for pull work only! The exception to this rule is handicapped scooters. These are covered by our insurance.

Those Field Day volunteers working the event will receive a STAFF pass.

WORK DAYS SET FOR EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL SPRING THING!

SPRING FIELD DAY NEWSPAPER NOW AVAILABLE

The Spring edition of the 2010 Field Day of the Past newspaper is now on the street. If you cannot find a copy, please call our office for one.

JUNIOR ADVISORY COMMITTE TO HOST TRACTOR PULL IN AUGUST

The Junior Advisory Committe, in conjunction with the Louisa County High School FFA, will be hosting an antique tractor pull, Summer Pull'n Bash, on Saturday, August 7. Please see the Field Day of the Past newspaper and the Junior Advisory Link for more information

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES

The 2010 Field Day of the Past Membership Directory has been mailed. All membership dues current as of January 1 were included in the directory. If you have any questions regarding your membership status, please call Melinda at 804/741-8468

The 2009 Field Day of the Past attracted more than 33,000 people to this year's annual event. The weather was great and we can call this a successful year. Thanks to all the volunteers, vendors and other participants who helped to make this year a great one!

If there are any railroad enthusiasts out there that would be interested in refurbishing the wooden sided caboose and taking charge of the project please contact us at 804-741-8468 or fielddayofthepast@gmail.com

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Rocketts Voting Precinct House moved to show grounds

The Brooking Family of Sandy Hook in Goochland County has placed on permanent loan with Field Day of the Past, the Rocketts Voting Precinct House. The house was originally built around 1890 and repairs were made to it in the 1930s. This structure was used as a voting place until the early 1960s. Inside, written on some of the walls, are the names of some of the voters who voted here over the decades. Come out and see this piece of history.

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Donations Needed

Field Day of the Past has successfully moved historic Springfield Baptist Church. The job of renovating has begun, but it will be a time consuming and costly effort. Much work needs to be done, both inside and outside the structure —

Field Day of the Past is requesting donations for help in preserving this historic church. As a non profit organization, all of your donations to the organization are tax deductible.

If you would like to make a donation to help with project, or if you have any questions about making a donation, please call the Field Day office at 804/741-8468.

Would you like the newspaper mailed to your home or office? It's easy to do, click on the application button, print out the membership form (you can also get one in all the issues of the newspaper) and send it in with your check for $10. You will receive all 3 issues of the newspaper and all newsletters that are sent out throughout the year.

General meetings held every 2nd Wednesday of the month on the field at 7:00pm