PAULDING – John Paulding Historical Society is planning an exhibit in
June and July to help commemorate the Paulding County Fair’s 150th
anniversary.
The first fair at the current county fairgrounds was held in 1872. A big centennial celebration was held in 1972.
The
museum has several artifacts from past Paulding County Fairs, but more
items are needed. The historical society would welcome loaned items for
this exhibit. Loaned items will be returned. Does anyone have any of
these items relating to Paulding County fair activities, entertainment,
advertising, horse racing, 4-H, midway, grounds and barns and livestock
shows:
• Old signs (concessions, barns, buildings, granges, exhibitors, games, etc.)
• Vintage Agricultural Society membership cards
• Tickets
• Fair advertising posters
• 4-H banners, signs, projects, photographs
•
Original midway games (milk bottle throw, ring toss, balloon burst,
knockdown dolls, shooting gallery, ring the bell, nickel pitch, etc.)
• Memorabilia (fans, neckties, glassware, souvenirs, shirts)
• Crowns or sashes from Jr. Fair King & Queen and Miss Paulding County
• Trophies, rosettes and special awards from different eras
• Horse blankets from winning horses
• Photographs, snapshots and candid photos, black & white or color
• Home movies (8mm or 16mm) and videos
• Salvaged items from old buildings, barns and structures, such as gates, signs, ticket booths, fixtures
• Any items from the fair between 1860 and 1872
The museum has plenty of fair books so no more are needed.
If
you have an item of interest to loan, please email Melinda at
jphs45879@yahoo.com, leave a message at 419-399-3667 or stop in at the
museum on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The historical society’s Facebook
page is facebook.com/jphsmuseum.