April Docent Letter

How are ya, how are ya?

As I write this, it looks like April showers could be bustin’ out all over! That’s good for our gardens, flower or otherwise, right? I’m looking forward to digging in the dirt and seeing some color. It has been a very white winter.

It seems that we get busier and busier. That’s good, too. Lots of things happening this spring.

The education committee here at the Historical Society has been very busy. They have put together a new “Caddie Woodlawn” traveling trunk. It has great “stuff” in it. Along with the book, there is a quilt piece, a horsehair and calico doll, a school bell and slate, and inkwell, teacher’s notebook, and the video. We are very excited to get the word out to area schools and organizations. Next comes a trunk called “Great Grandmothers Kitchen”. Russell School is celebrating it’s 80th Anniversary this year. They have asked us to help with the celebration. During the week of May 19-24, they will be doing lots of activities. There will be a game day with old fashioned games on the play ground. We will set up a tiny classroom in one of the hallways for them with desks, slates, pictures, etc. Hopefully, we will be able to help them with walking tours and tours of the Mansion and other fun stuff. There are so many possibilities!

On May 3rd, the Mansion will be the site of a long anticipated event. A formal tea will begin at 1:00 PM. We will have tables in almost every room of the house. There will be tea, cookies, finger sandwiches, and apple juice for the younger set. Each table will be decorated with flowers and a lovely tea service. Our music will be coming from the upstairs landing. If you haven’t been contacted yet, never fear, you are on the list. Any volunteer help would be appreciated!! We need cookies and finger sandwiches, too. The charge will be $7.50 per person or $25.00 per table of four. We do need reservations. Isn’t this a great idea for Mother’s Day? We would love to have you there in any capacity…guest or volunteer. As you can see, our events committee has been busy as well. Stay tuned for several other great events coming up this spring and summer.

Plans are moving forward for the Wheels! Exhibit. The opening reception is set for June 7th. We are gathering information, pictures, and artifacts for it. It’s going to be a great exhibit.

I hope to see you at one or all of the events! I just love seeing you! Don’t need an event to visit, do we?

Have a great April.

Ann