Events: Meetings
December 3, 2006
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The 40th Anniversary celebration
of the Society was fitting in every way. A brief business meeting
elected two new directors, Bernice Kube of Mineral and Bill Guilford
of Louisa. The attention then turned to speakers whose remembrances
of founder Porter Wright are captured in the video that is a future
attraction.
In addition, Roland Reynolds, grandson of Virginia Sargeant Reynolds, spoke eloquently and tenderly of the affection his grandmother has for her childhood home, now the new home of the Society. His remarks are on the third video clip. Then, the overflow crowd (some of whom drove many hours to be at the event) left the Town Hall Council Chambers and walked 50 yards to the Sargeant-Pettit House. As these photos show, there is still some exterior work and yard work to be done. But the photos also show the beautiful interior of this home that will house the new Sargeant Museum. The museum is scheduled to open this coming July. |
 Lisa Busch, Treasurer, looking at our improvised and temporary "walkway." This is where our "Heritage Brick" walkway will be constructed. |
 Roland Reynolds (left) and Mike Seaton prepare for the ribbon cutting. Pat Wilson of the Central Virginian Newspaper waits to get her news photo. |
 Roland Reynolds and Mike Seaton officially cut the ribbon! |
 Members enter the house. Note that there is still some work that needs to be done on the front porch! |
 Member Senator Ed Houck, Virginia General Assembly representative for Louisa, chats with Roland Reynolds. |
 Board member Doniphan Purcell Howland did a wonderful job with refreshments! |
 Mike Seaton and board member Doris McCray with Roland Reynolds. |
 Board members Willie Gentry and Pattie Shanks chat with Debbie Gentry. |
 A look at the beautifully restored entry door area from inside the center hall. |
 A small "warming kitchen" will serve us well in future events at the house. |
 The dining room will become one of the museum rooms. The "storyboards" shown are being used to develop exactly what will be shown in the museum. Red Rosin paper is being used temporarily to protect the refinished hardwood floors. |
 One of the beautifully refinished "pocket doors" that serve to close off both front parlors and the dining room. |