After several years of this it was suggested by Bud Carpenter that we set up a display of old tractors at the 4-H Fair. This was very well recieved and continued to grow to the point where we no longer had enough room for all the entries.
Around early 1998, a group of members had a vision of a park where the public could come learn about and enjoy the tools and ways of the past. After much hard work a plan was drawn up for a park that would contain old buildings, a playground, a museum, and a display aera. In early 1999 work began on the dream which is now known as The Randolph County Antique Park. It is located on county owned ground just south of the fairgrounds. As of date lighting for the display area has been installed, a well drilled, and a winding driveway cut and stoned. A windmill is nearly ready to install, and the grounds were used for our first official show in 1999.
The "club" it's self was officially organized in December of 1998 and the name changed to the present one to encourage more intrest from all areas such as horses, cars, trucks and the like. We formally incorporated in Feb. 2000 and in April, 2000 we were granted 501, non-profit statis by the IRS.
Much hard work lies ahead, but with the help of many people we hope to leave a legacy about the past that will be enjoyed and cherished by generations to come.
