Wilmeth Schoolhouse Grand Opening and Living History Day:
great fun and FREE

McKinney – The long awaited opening of the Wilmeth one-room schoolhouse at Chestnut Square is finally here! Please join with us in the celebration.

August 28, 2005 is Living History Day, from 1 to 4 p.m., and the Dedication Ceremony for the Wilmeth schoolhouse will be at 4 p.m. Come join us as Curator, Heather Boykin, discusses schoolhouse life in the 19th century and as Wilmeth descendents share memories of their family and schoolhouse information.

Chestnut Square Historic Village is located on the corner of Chestnut and Anthony streets just south of Downtown McKinney. While on the grounds be sure to visit all of our special guests, our crafters. Taste delicious Dutch oven cooking. Smell the teepee’s campfire. See how butter is churned. Touch cloth woven on an antique loom. Hear the school bell as it rings the children in. Yesterday’s living is a treat for the senses! Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated.

Living History Days are held on the fourth Sunday of each month, excepting holidays, from 1 to 4 PM at the grounds of Chestnut Square Historic Village. The Living History Guild of Collin County and re-enactors will be on hand to demonstrate their special trades and roles in 19th century McKinney. As you tour, you will be able to talk with the crafters and sign up for classes to learn their trades. Classes on Dutch oven cooking, rag rug making, weaving, and others are available. Please call Chestnut Square at 972-562-8790 for class information.

Memberships to both the Chestnut Square Historic Village and the Heritage Crafter’s Guild are available. We are seeking people interested in local history, architecture, genealogy, antiques, old time crafts, re-enactment and more. Membership benefits include member’s only events, free admission to the museum for tours, free quarterly newsletter subscription, and more. Volunteers are also needed on a daily basis. For more information about Living History Days, Chestnut Square Historic Village, the Heritage Crafters Guild, volunteering or membership please call 972-562-8790 or visit our website at www.chestnutsquare.org.