It will be two to three weeks before people in North Buxton find out if they set a new world record for the longest Soul Train Line.
A total of 434 people participated in the world record attempt at the 96th annual Buxton Homecoming on the holiday Monday.
"We had various people counting. We had a drone, so there's quite a few forms that have to be filled out and sent away for them to verify what we did," said Shannon Prince, curator of the Buxton National Historic Site and Museum. "So hopefully, hopefully, all goes well."
Prince believes they needed 426 people to beat the record.
"What I was really impressed with was the diversity that was in that line. You know, you have everyone from children that were like two and three, to seniors, some 93 and older. So it was really wonderful to see the community support, everybody wanting to get in there and help Buxton beat that record."
The world record attempt was only one part of the weekend. Another highlight was a visit from a person dressed up as former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.
"He did a wonderful presentation at the school after the parade," said Prince. "And also he participated in the Soul Train line, and he had some moves, believe it or not. For being over 200 years old, he was very good."
Prince said the entire weekend was a fun time and would like to thank everyone who came out, and everyone who volunteered.
Participants for the world record attempt for the longest Soul Train Line at the 96th annual Buxton Homecoming. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Robbins, Doug Robbins, and Jeral Lumley)
Abraham Lincoln at the 96th annual Buxton Homecoming. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Robbins, Doug Robbins, and Jeral Lumley)
