Below: photos of the 2003 July 4th parade at Pleasant Valley. It was a nice hot day!
July 4th, 2003 parade in Pleasant Valley- and the Historical Society is taking
part along with many other town organizations and citizens. On this hot day, Karen and Noreen are happy to hit this shady spot
on West River Road. The blue car behind them carries Historical Society
president Fred Warner with special guests and old friends George Hilton and
Bruce Wheeler.
Jim Fenn driving some historical wheels, with Fred Warner and special Historical
Society guests Bruce Wheeler (in back, behind Fred) and George Hilton.
Bruce's father (who died in 1977) and George put a lot of effort into producing
the Barkhamsted Heritage which was published in 1976. We are glad
they did.
A walking version of the Barkhamsted Heritage ahead of the Historical
Society vehicle on West River Road.
Seems that not everyone was at the parade- a fisherman pulls in a fish under the
Pleasant Valley
bridge just before the start of the parade. Looks like a nice cool spot.
The famous Star Band and a portion of the crowd gathering for the ceremonies at the Barkhamsted
Elementary School after the parade.
Above- During the ceremony after parade, Fred Warner (left), president of the
Historical Society, honors George Hilton (center) and Richard Wheeler
(represented here by his son, Bruce Wheeler, at right). Hilton and Wheeler
were the co-editors of the book "Barkhamsted Heritage" published in
1976 and still a very valuable reference.
Roger Behrens of the Barkhamsted Lions (the Lions sponsor the parade) honoring
the 2003 Parade Marshall Francis Lattizori for his extensive volunteer work over the
years.
George Hilton, co-editor of the Barkhamsted Heritage, signs a copy of the
Heritage at the Squire's
Tavern after the parade. Also shown is Walt Landgraf (far right) and Bruce
Wheeler. The Historical Society held an open house at the Tavern at the
conclusion of the parade giving visitors a chance to see how work at the Tavern
is progressing.
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