Vintage memories at annual Stepback fall festival

  • The 1928 replica farm truck beside the sawmill, which held working demonstrations. EMME CLAUSE/Staff
    The 1928 replica farm truck beside the sawmill, which held working demonstrations. EMME CLAUSE/Staff
  • The working watermill, which powers various farm equipment, like the corn sheller. EMME CLAUSE/Staff
    The working watermill, which powers various farm equipment, like the corn sheller. EMME CLAUSE/Staff
  • Smiths working in the blacksmith shop were making a leaf-shaped pendant for a necklace or keychain. EMME CLAUSE/Staff
    Smiths working in the blacksmith shop were making a leaf-shaped pendant for a necklace or keychain. EMME CLAUSE/Staff
Stepback held its annual fall festival last Saturday. The unique “town” built by Roger Pierce and his family portrays simpler times, more specifically the 1850s to early 1900s. After securing the land for Stepback in 1997, Pierce built the reminiscent town with help from others throughout just a couple of years. It features 26 buildings and attractions designed to invoke feelings of nostalgia…

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