Open to everyone, the day's activities will begin at 10 a.m. at Keysburg, located 16 miles from Russellville on Hwy. 96. Persons will assemble in the parking lot of the store at Keysburg.
Russell Burchett, who grew up at Keysburg, will tell the community's history, point out sites of significance, including the Female Academy that is still standing. The highway crosses a natural bridge, one of only a few in Kentucky, at the edge of Keysburg.
The tour will continue through Dot to Hwy. 591, arriving at Schley at approximately 11:30 a.m. Schley is located on Red River where the dam that furnished power for two mills -- grain and woolen -- is still intact. The Orndorff Mill gave its name to the Orndorff Mill Road.
Cindy Shields, a descendant of the Orndorff family, who lives by the river, has organized the historical presentation about Schley, once known as the "Summer Playground of Logan County."
People gathered for swimming, fishing, boating, loafing and picnicking. Tour participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch and spread it on the ground. (No food, drinks, or supplies will be furnished.)
Auburn is the tour's afternoon destination. The group should be at the Auburn Museum on West Main Street at 2 p.m.
On the schedule are the 1865 two-cell city jail, the one-room Greenwood school, circa 1885, and the museum with special Native American exhibits. A church bus will take the group on a guided tour of the oldest sections of Auburn. Eloise Hadden is in charge of the activities, expected to conclude by 4 p.m.
Hometown History Day was a very popular feature introduced in 2001. This year's schedule has been planned so there is time to attend all of the events. Anyone who is interested in "the way things were" is guaranteed an enjoyable experience.
Participants on the tour are reminded to wear comfortable attire for the outdoors.
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