In the tiny hamlet of Lang, sits an enchanting site. Old log homes, once belonging to the early settlers who migrated to the area, are a feature of this historic village. Old buildings, which once housed local businesses, have been relocated here as well, all restored to how they would have appeared a couple hundred years ago. The buildings are staffed by interpreters, dressed as the original residents would have been, who provide accurate accounts of daily life at the time.
Special events are held throughout the summer months. During the month of August, at the peak of the summer season, an annual corn roast is held in this living museum. My wife and I were lucky to attend this event on my birthday. After a very stormy morning, the sky was full of sunshine, making the atmosphere beautiful and serene. The corn, donated by a local farmer, was fresh and delicious.
The volunteers here are warm and friendly, their hearts accommodating and full of love. We’d like to give a special shoutout to the three men in the first photo below, who took the time to take us to see the threshing machine and explain the process, including how the wheat is harvested from the field and prepared to be taken to the mill. A visit there allows you to see how it is ground into flour, which is then baked in the hotel for visitors to try. Unfotunately, the threshing machine was not in use today due to the weather.
Like a journey back in time, the memories we gathered today will follow us forever. As I reflected on today’s visit, I was reminded of a story I published in my Collection of Short Stories. Please click on the link below to read The Settlers, a fiction tale of early life in this part of the county.
WILLIAM STANLEY
