The old granary
This building is a replica of a shed on the farm where I was raised. The family called it a crib or granary. The sheds on each side were used to shelter farm equipment: a horse-drawn wagon, drill, fertilizer distributor, mowing machine and seed pan. The hay rake to the right of the building was used in earlier years on this farm. Much of the horse-drawn equipment is still on the farm.
The center of the original building stored cotton until taken to the gin. It also stored corn, wheat, oats and clover seed. The upper part of the building was used to salt-cure hams, as well as to store small farm tools.
On the right of the building we have displayed wash tubs, washboards and cast iron skillets, all used in the era of the original building.
The original building was located on the Kennedy homestead and was over 100 years old. It withstood many storms in all those years. In the mid-1970s the old granary was hit by a tornado and would stand no more. We were fortunate to have pictures of the old granary and could replicate it.
Local photographers and family have used this area for weddings and family and graduation pictures.
We use it now as a potting shed and to store items never thought of years ago.
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