FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING

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State of the Society, Scaffolding the Stone House, Story

The Franklin County Historical Society annual meeting is Tuesday, September 8 at 7 p.m., at First Christian Church, 605 4th St NE, Hampton. Members and non-members alike are asked to attend. There is construction in that area, but just come across on 12th Avenue, turn south on 65 to Sandee’s Flower House, and drive around past the cemetery to the church. The program will be worth the drive. Please note that the location of the annual meeting has changed so that more people can be accommodated, and have the benefit of a sound system.

The multi media program, Preserve Our Past and Create Our Future, will be presented by Deb Brown and Keri Holmes.

Deb Brown said “Come and see the video of Dwight 'Bud' Schulz as Leander Reeve. I will present the history of the Leander Reeve home and introduce Terry Cole from Renaissance Restoration whose company has put all that scaffolding around the Old Stone House.”

Terry Cole will discuss the $50,000 project made possible by the REAP grant and then be available to answer questions following the program. The Old Stone House Committee is making plans for the house’s future. Share your ideas during the refreshment time. Come to this meeting and receive a sneak peek into using green technology to preserve the home for years to come.

Finally, Keri has promised a story with Midwest roots. Keri tells a great story entitled From the Heart, and this story involving quilting promises to be a real keeper.

“And while you’re thinking about attending,” said Keri Holmes, “please think about who you know that could enjoy being a part of the Historical Society. If 'many hands make light the work' then all hands are needed to continue the work the past and current members have started.”
Bring a friend! Better yet, bring two. The annual meeting is a great opportunity for visitors to join the Society.

The Board, at its July meeting, voted to establish a new class of members: Student Members. Student Memberships are free – but student members are asked to volunteer some time to help the Historical Society conduct its business. Whether they help clean displays before events, do yard work at Harriman-Nielsen, using technology to make Franklin County history available to their generation, or learn how to maintain the Model T truck, there is a job to fit every hand. Students are the future historians, let’s show them now how to discover and appreciate the history that’s all around them. Do you know some students? Maybe they’re your kids, grand kids, or neighbors – it doesn’t matter. Just invite them to come and be a part. (Promise them cookies.)

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