Learn About the History of Corn Husking September 11th at the Warren County History Museum

Courtesy of the Warren County History Museum

Share

If you’ve enjoyed watching the terrific video of corn husking competitions in our Agriculture Gallery, you won’t want to miss our next Speaker Series event!

Dick Humes, the president of the Illinois Corn Husking Association, will tell us about these competitions, which were a big deal in the 1920s and ’30s. A good husker could pick over 100 bushels of corn a day. Today, a combine can harvest 2,000 bushels an hour!

This event takes place on Thursday, September 11, at 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

***Courtesy of the Warren County History Museum Facebook Page***

Spread the word

Trending Now

Featured News Podcasts

Choose a Category

Continue Reading

Warren County Fair Goat Show Results

The final show on Friday was the Junior Goat Show. Results of the Doe Show:  Under 6 Months: 1. Carly Perry; 2. Braxton Keenan; 3. Braxton Keenan; 4. Carly Perry

Warren County Fair Junior Sheep Show Results

Results of the Ewe Show Southdown:  Early Spring: 1. Brylee Irwin 2. Brylee Irwin (champion and reserve) Crossbred:  Fall Lamb: 1. Cooper Gibbs 2. Kaden Russel; 3. JD Casteel; 4. Carrina