Thursday, January 13, 2011

Williams Family Makes Donation

The Historical Society is pleased to announced the recent donation of a horse collar and harness on a unique hand crafted display stand by the family of the late James and Jewel Williams of Greenwood. Pictured here are Williams's granddaughter,Lisa Williams Stevens,and great grandson,Chester Stevens, with the harness and traces and at the Ole Barn at the Old Jail Museum Complex, where the item will be displayed.














This video demonstrates how a horse harness was used with draft horses or mules for plowing or hauling heavy loads.