JACKSON, Tenn. – In addition to celebrating the 200th birthdays of the City of Jackson and Madison County, organizers in individual communities are planning “Heritage Days” to commemorate their history.
Previous Heritage Days were held last month and the next Heritage Day will take place in Denmark on Saturday, June 4.
To celebrate the Denmark and Vine Hill communities, families will enjoy quilt exhibits, antique cars, tractors, fire trucks and family activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Denmark Elementary School. Speakers include local, county and state government officials, ministers, Denmark Elementary principal and staff and first responders.
Free lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and guests can choose from grilled chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs and more.
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. visitors will enjoy guided tours of historic sites including Britton Lane Battlefield, Denmark Presbyterian Church, the Fire Station and the Sherriff’s Office.
The Denmark Heritage Day event is located at 1945 Denmark-Jackson Rd, Denmark, TN.