Calhoun County Museum & Cultural Center
The History of Calhoun County and South Carolina Presented with a Southern Flair
Schedule of the First Purple Martin
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 11, 1973
Formal Opening
Friday, May 11, 1973
Formal Opening
12:00 Noon
Welcome - Senator L. Marion Gressette
Rep. Alvin C. Biggs
Other Dignitaries
Music - St. Matthews Jazz Ensemble (30 on Map)
Welcome Center open
(Information, programs, maps and misc. literature)
Calhoun Museum and Public Library open (No. 5)
Doodle Hill Farm open (No. 3 on map)
Arts & Crafts Exhibit (S.C. National Guard Armory)
Purple Martin House Building Display
Purple Martin Poster Display
Flower Show (downtown St. Matthews stores)
Games & Exhibits
Live Entertainment (downtown St. Matthews)
Concession Stands open.
Fishing Tournament at Low Falls and Poplar Creek Landings
Rep. Alvin C. Biggs
Other Dignitaries
Music - St. Matthews Jazz Ensemble (30 on Map)
Welcome Center open
(Information, programs, maps and misc. literature)
Calhoun Museum and Public Library open (No. 5)
Doodle Hill Farm open (No. 3 on map)
Arts & Crafts Exhibit (S.C. National Guard Armory)
Purple Martin House Building Display
Purple Martin Poster Display
Flower Show (downtown St. Matthews stores)
Games & Exhibits
Live Entertainment (downtown St. Matthews)
Concession Stands open.
Fishing Tournament at Low Falls and Poplar Creek Landings
Until
??
7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
9 P.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Talent Contest
Old Cameron School, Cameron, S.C.
Old Cameron School, Cameron, S.C.
Street Dance - Railroad Avenue
Music by SOUL REVIVAL (30 on map)
Free camping at Sweetwater Lake Campground for the entire weekend.
Music by SOUL REVIVAL (30 on map)
Free camping at Sweetwater Lake Campground for the entire weekend.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 12, 1973
Saturday, May 12, 1973
9:30 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
Welcome Center Open
Parade
St. Matthews High School down Dantzler to Railroad Avenue to Agnes Street.
Purple Martin Outfit Contest (30 on map)
Helicopter on exhibit (N.G. Armory)
Arts & Crafts Exhibit (N.G. Armory)
Concession Stands open
(Rotary, Lions, Jaycees, Nurses Association,
Rose Garden Club, Ivy Garden Club, Band
Booster Club, WOW and others.
Live entertainment throughout the day
Historic homes open (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
(tickets available at information center
and Calhoun Museum)
Best Friend operating (S.R. Depot) (No. 7)
Country Store, Variety Store, and exhibits
Purple Martin Golf Tournament - Calhoun Co. Club
Flower Show (downtown stores)
St. Matthews High School down Dantzler to Railroad Avenue to Agnes Street.
Purple Martin Outfit Contest (30 on map)
Helicopter on exhibit (N.G. Armory)
Arts & Crafts Exhibit (N.G. Armory)
Concession Stands open
(Rotary, Lions, Jaycees, Nurses Association,
Rose Garden Club, Ivy Garden Club, Band
Booster Club, WOW and others.
Live entertainment throughout the day
Historic homes open (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
(tickets available at information center
and Calhoun Museum)
Best Friend operating (S.R. Depot) (No. 7)
Country Store, Variety Store, and exhibits
Purple Martin Golf Tournament - Calhoun Co. Club
Flower Show (downtown stores)
Until
1 P.M.
2 P.M.
2 P.M.
3:45 P.M.
4 P.M.
5:30 P.M.
Tractor and Garden Tractor Pulling Contest (NO. 1)
(FM Echange Hwy. 601)
Doodle Hill Farm open throughout afternoon
(FM Echange Hwy. 601)
Doodle Hill Farm open throughout afternoon
Historic Homes open (tickets available at
information center or Calhoun Museum -
Adults 2.00 & family 4.50
information center or Calhoun Museum -
Adults 2.00 & family 4.50
Field Day Activities - Bates Park & Lake
Inspiration (No. 2 on map)
Inspiration (No. 2 on map)
Purple Martin "5" Bike Race - Winner will
recieve a 10 speed bicycle donated by Western Auto
recieve a 10 speed bicycle donated by Western Auto
Brady's Barbecue - American Legion Hut
Country Music Show (downtown)
Snuffy, Pappy, Greasy, and Harold Lucas, Bill Wise,
the Smith Family Singers and Henry Hank Futch.
Winners in poster, house building contest announced
Snuffy, Pappy, Greasy, and Harold Lucas, Bill Wise,
the Smith Family Singers and Henry Hank Futch.
Winners in poster, house building contest announced
8 P.M.
9 P.M.
Square Dance (Sandy Run Community Center)
Music by Bill McCoy and the Raiders
Music by Bill McCoy and the Raiders
Street Dance - Railroad Avenure (No. 30)
Music by FOUR TIMES AROUND
Fishing tournament at Low Falls and Poplar Creek Landings
Music by FOUR TIMES AROUND
Fishing tournament at Low Falls and Poplar Creek Landings
Schedule of Events
Sunday, May 13, 1973
Sunday, May 13, 1973
SERVICES AT CHURCHES
VISITORS WELCOME
2 P.M. to 6 P.M.
BATES PARK.
Rich House open (Tickets at house $1.00 each)
3 P.M.
Smith Family Sings
3:30 P.M.
Sixth Naval District Band
4:30 P.M.
God Squad
5:00 P.M.
Gospel Choirs
5:30 P.M.
Bobby Bair & Smith Family Singers
FISHING CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY MANAGERS OF
LOW FALL AND POPLAR CREEK LANDING.
DOODLE HILL FARM OPEN THROUGHOUT AFTERNOONS.
LOW FALL AND POPLAR CREEK LANDING.
DOODLE HILL FARM OPEN THROUGHOUT AFTERNOONS.
This site is funded by the SC Arts Commission, which recieves funding from the NEA, as well as, the Calhoun County Council, and the Friends of the Calhoun County Museum.
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