Muzzleloaders A. B. Conley, Toddie Preston, James Montgomery, Jarrod Howard and Ol’ Todd greeted nearly 800 school children as they toured the Pioneer Village.

Bob Whittaker from S.C. ringing the opening bell.

Unveiling the new Mann-Manns Family memorial in the Pioneer Village Cabin Complex!

Descendant Burl Manns honors the celebration with a beautiful song

Descendant Herley Manns with Dorothy Wireman, inside the Magoffin Research Library; Dorothy is always there to help others with their family research.

Todd Preston, President of the historical society, addresses the crowd at the beginning ceremonies

(L-R): Jack Sizemore, Jimmie Allen, Tom Marshall, and Ben Gardner; local residents enjoying the festivities.

(L-R): Mary Ann Million, Lena Manns, Melvin Minix, and Irene Jolly - lots of 'cousins' meet here every year that mainly  corresponded via email or family websites - putting faces with names is great!

(L-R): Seldon and Herley Manns, Local Residents and descendants of the Mann Pioneers of Magoffin County.

Large crowds gather throughout the event to enjoy  talented local Bluegrass musicians!
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Descendants of George Manns - parade float

Green Manns and Herley Manns - Grand Marshals in the parade

Grand Marshal, Talmadge Mann, parade float

Ted and Nora Manns Family, parade float

New markers were set for George and Mary Beth Leath Risner the day after the festivities ended