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Nowthen Threshing Show <br /> Spending three days at the Nowthen Threshing Show !x <br /> is a significant time commitment,but even more fun! <br /> Volunteers make this event run smoothly and easily as <br /> they professionally handle the chaos of kids with <br /> sticky pennies,talking about 1920 in the first person, <br /> and answering patron questions all while greeting <br /> everyone, smiling,and having a good time <br /> themselves. <br /> A special added feature of this year's show included <br /> an archeology dig led by Dr.Jeremy Nienow.Funded <br /> through a partnership grant,Dr.Nienow dressed as the <br /> 1919 archeologist who conducted the actual survey in <br /> Anoka County that year.A field was"salted"with <br /> "artifacts"for kids to find.Dr.Nienow spoke about what archeology was,what it could <br /> teach us,and how it was done before walking the field to look for an"artifact"--flint <br /> napping rock chips painted gold on one side.When the kids found an artifact,they <br /> could bring it to the store and received 10 cents in credit for their"find"as a prize. He <br /> had 67 kids go through the program with him. <br /> Anoka County Fair <br /> Each year,during the days of the Anoka County Fair,the ACHS sets up home at the <br /> Old Farm Place.In a little world set away from the midway,people come to visit an old <br /> school,jail,post office and experience historical fun at the farmhouse. <br /> Fairgoers visit our Fair home to play and reminisce about the past through the old <br /> artifacts in each room,while volunteers stand ready to explain or listen. Sometimes the <br /> conversations last only the time it takes to walk the length of the house,but others <br /> continue on the porch swing,a friendly conversation about history and bygone times. <br /> This year we also unveiled our education boxes for guests to play with and explore.The <br /> Toys and Games Box intrigued and captivated both adults and children.From whimmy- <br /> diddles to a game of Graces,the Fair lets us engage with the past. <br /> � f <br /> 10 <br />