July Meeting to Convene at Eton

THE July meeting of the Historical Society will be held on Sun., July 18, 2:30 p.m. at the Eton City Hall. “Little” Charlie Pannell will be sharing stories about his father “Big” Charlie Pannell. Charles Pannell, Sr. served as mayor of Eton, county attorney, member of the Ga. Pardon and Parole Board, State Senator, & Judge of the Georgia State of Appeals.

Cookbook Reminder

WE are still seeking submissions for our new cookbook publication due out this fall. If you have family recipes, stories & photographs that you’d like to share, submission forms may be obtained in person at the Archives, 715 Chattanooga Ave.;OR by sending a SASE to WMHS Cookbook Project, P.O. Box 6180, Dalton GA 30722; OR ; OR on our website The deadline for submission is Aug. 31. If you are interested in helping to compile the cookbook, please give Erik a call at the Archives.

Hamilton House Update

WE hope you’ve driven by the Hamilton House to see the new roof on the house & carriage house. If you approach from the north, you can also see part of the new back porch covering the structural steel supports.

Another big hooray for Dalton mayor David Pennington & the Dalton City Council for helping us obtain the HUD grant for these repairs!

AS with all historic houses, more work is needed. We have recently repaired plumbing & have a list of needed repairs. Many of these repairs will be done by our talented crew—Erik, Ethan, & Sam—saving us money. A painting party will be scheduled so our membership can have a hands-on approach to the renovation! Several items require experts & money. Donations are requested for HVAC replacement, landscaping, repointing brick, & plastering. How do you want to contribute?

Want a “Sneak Peek” of Archives?

IT’S a little difficult to miss the big mess down at the Archives these days –we’ve had things torn up for some time now!! Now it’s time for the folks of Whitfield & Murray counties to see what’s going on! We will be having a “Sneak Peek” of the Archives on Fri., July 30 (5-8 p.m.) & Sat., July 31 (9a.m.-1 p.m.) so that everyone can see the work in progress--what we've accomplished thusfar & what is yet to be accomplished before the Grand Open House in mid-November. You will see exactly how the newly refurbished facility will be set up, meet the folks behind the work, learn about some exciting plans for the future & how you can help! You really won't be able to fully appreciate the building in November unless you see it in process now! Join in the excitement--it's contagious!!! Light refreshments will be served.

We will be mailing out additional information about the “Sneak Peek” & ways that you can help in the near future!

Vann House Days 2010

THE staff & friends of the Vann House will sponsor Chief Vann House Days in commemoration of the 206th year of the Vann House Plantation. Festivities will be held on Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A living history demonstration will feature Cherokee craftsmen demonstrating weaving, quilting, pottery- & rug-making. Authors Richard Starbuck & Dan Crews will be autographing copies of their new book Records of the Moravians Among the Cherokees, & Dr. Tina Miles will be signing copies of The House on Diamond Hill. Tours of the Vann House will also be given along with Cherokee History. Regular admission price will be charged. For directions or more information call 706-695-2598.

Spring Place Festival

THE 13th Annual Spring Place
Community Festival will be held Sat., Aug. 21, 2010 at the Old Spring Place Methodist Church off GA HWY 225 South. The theme of this year’s festival is “Digging Up Spring Place Treasure.” and will feature archaeologist Russell Cutts who will be on hand to examine any artifacts unearthed by area residents. There will also be a special free archaeology activity for children during the day. A raffle of three framed Spring Place prints by local artist Erik Gallman will conclude the day’s activities. There will also be a a bake sale, an auction, & other items for sale. The funds will go towards the preservation of the Methodist Church. Activities begin at 8 a.m. Parking will be available on Elm Street. For more information about the festival, contact Carlton McDaniel at 706-695-2110, Jyana and Chuck Smith at 706-695-8297, or Tim Howard at 706-695-2740.

WELCOME

NEW MEMBERS!

Brenda & Woody Glenn, Dalton

Thanks to our volunteers at the Archives including Anita Ba-Radwan, Bob Howalt, Casey Collins, & the United Way “Volunteer Vacation” crew. You are all terrific!

THANK YOU For the Recent Donations!!

DEPOT FUND

In Memory of Glenn & Annie Laurie Howard

Paul & Glenda Houston, Knoxville, TN

GENERAL FUND

In Honor of Alex Spanjer

Pat Spanjer, Dalton, GA

For the purchase of garden equipment

Green Thumb Garden Club, Dalton, GA

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RECENTLY DONATED

HISTORIC ITEMS

We would like to thank contributors who have made recent donations of items:

a 1942 VarnellHigh School Diploma from Ms. Hazel Coker Ryan
an antique wooden washing machine from Mr. Paul Belk.
Several antique wooden shutters & an antique wooden carpet sweeper were donated by Ms. Caroline Brown.

Condolences

To the family of Louise (Mrs. Ellis) Whitehead, Dalton

To the family of Leonard Rollins, Dalton

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To the family of Margaret Adams, Chatsworth

In Person:

Whitfield-Murray History Center & Archives

715 Chattanooga Ave., Dalton, GA 30720

Open Tues.-Fri., 10a.m. to 5p.m.

& Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

By Mail:

P.O. Box 6180, Dalton, GA 30722

By Phone: 706-278-0217

Email:

On the Web:

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