Afterwards, the Ol' Boys Baseball Game gets underway with all players 35 years of age and older. Both are popular not just in the Greencastle-Antrim community, but throughout the region. This brick colonial on the outside has decorative cornices characteristic of the time of construction sometime in the 1850s. Displays cover a good portion of downtown, starting at the Commerce Hall, on both sides of Baltimore Street, around the square and on both sides of South Carlisle Street. Contact Us | Send Flowers. Please note that the kitchen fireplace is the only working fireplace and this kitchen fireplace has a very unique feature. We have produced a magazine of human-interest stories about people in the town, a legacy book featuring profiles of local businesses and a brochure highlighting the schedule of events. Old Home Week is a noncommercial enterprise and food sales are limited to local Scouts, who use the opportunity to earn money for regular and special activities. The fountain was presented to the Borough of Greencastle by the "Old Boys" in 1914 and is commemorated on this year's Old Home Week badge. GREENCASTLE PA | IRS ruling year: 2000 | EIN: 31-1651200. Settlers, most of whom were looking for religious freedom, were attracted to this area because of its fertile soil. Then, there was a chicken dinner and picnic along the Conococheague Creek.
Our support in your time of need does not end after the funeral services. For instance, to take that day's bus tour of the town and township in the afternoon, a badge is required. Off this back hallway there is a mudroom with a sink that features a reverse osmosis spigot, a woodshed, and entryway to the huge garage. Magnetic Hills in the United States of America. Have you heard about Old Home Week? The Old Boys' Reunion was orchestrated by Philip E. Baer, who was born in Greencastle in 1865. Money also is generated by the sale of Old Home Week badges. For more information visit.
And the fact that the First Old Home Week was held here speaks volumes to native Greencastle residents. There will be special music performed by Dave Reeder and Harrison Scott. Crossing a covered bridge when you come over it. It has both a front and back parlor with doors between that can be left open or easily closed. 'Are you ready for Old Home Week? A tradition that dates back 120 years to the 1902 Old Boys' Reunion returns to the Greencastle-Antrim community with the 41st triennial Old Home Week kicking off Saturday, Aug. 6, and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 13. 1, of Greencastle, PA houses an excellent museum about the history of our local fire department and memorabilia since its inception.
Then, there were band concerts. If you have an image key number, please enter it below and click submit. The Old Boys' Reunion brought participants from far and wide and many people who have moved away come home every three years.
Rotating exhibits at the museum are usually composed of pieces on loan by private collectors. Some committee leaders shepherd events that echo those of the Old Boys' Reunion. The route winds through the center of town for approximately 2 miles and draws close to 6, 000 cheering spectators. Today, there is a concert at Jerome R. King Playground from 7 to 8:30 p. and music on the Square from 8 to 11 most nights. Main enjoyed camping and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.