An Exposition of Antiquities comes to Richmond on the 3rd weekend of September each year. (Fri-Sun)
A Field Day of the Past
The Show
An annual show devoted to the preservation and presentation of
historical equipment, lifestyles, and customs.
Field Day of the Past Showgrounds are on State Route 623 half way between Broad Street (Rt. 250) and I-64 (Exit #173 off I-64, 14 miles west of Richmond, Virginia). If you would like information about membership, work committees, etc., call the Field Day phone-line at (804) 741-8468. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Short Pump Garage building on the show grounds.
The 2002 Schedule September 20-22, 2002.
Some photos from the 1996 show.
Some photos from the 1997 show.

Some photos of what's new in 1998:
Field Day was given this 150HP Corliss steam engine by Jones Lumber Co. of Montpelier. The only problem, moving it to the Field Day location.
Move1
Move2
First, a hole had to be cut in the roof so the 12' diameter flywheel could be removed.
Move3

Move4
With our Steam Team of about 20 people guiding the wheel, it was lifted out and over to the waiting lowboy.
Move5
Fire Truck 2
One of many volunteers. Would you like to join in and help in 2002?
Please see above or e-mail me, Gary at  cowardin@juno.com, for more information.
Last Updated: 9/12/02
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