'Harvest Fest' Sept. 29 in Demopolis

The Gaineswood house museum in Demopolis offers a day of fun and interesting fall-themed activities at Harvest Fest/Gaineswood Day Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

A gate admission of $1 per person admits visitors to all activities. As in the past, this annual event takes on a country fair-style atmosphere with children's crafts, an antique farm equipment display, musical entertainment, an art show and contests such as Blue Ribbon Preserves, Best Baker, needlework, and pumpkin seed-spitting. Inside Gaineswood, tours include access to the rooftop observatory and the basement.

Gaineswood is a historic site of the Alabama Historical Commission. Located at 805 South Cedar Avenue in Demopolis, the house museum is a National Historic Landmark noted for its unique architecture and original furnishings.

For more information, call Gaineswood at 1-334-289-4846.

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