Hundreds of locals and visitors turned out for the Strathbogie Heritage Day held in the village on Sunday, October 30.
The event was so successful the organisers are considering whether to run it again next year, or expand it to a weekend.
Several hundred people filled the hall for the unveiling of the heritage trail and to hear recollections from the past.
Historical displays filled the hall and one early history book sold out.
Strathbogie Tablelands History Group organising committee president Lisa Duggan said the day was a big success and the crowds turned up in two waves; firstly for the unveiling in the hall, and then later for the barbecue and refreshments.
Visitors regaled their friends with stories of how residents in times gone-by had lived.
Ms Duggan said someone told her about the dances held in another public hall, which ran from 7pm to 7am with a break in the middle for supper.
Children bored for entertainment would run and slide down the highly polished floors, with at least one having to have splinters removed from his backside.
Many people took the opportunity to inspect the old blacksmith’s shop, which still retains many handmade items and tools.
Ms Duggan said the committee would be looking at what could be done next year and there was some discussion about continuing the bush theme for a whole weekend.
“We will have to look at the demand, the logistics and what support might be available for that,” she said.