Blackstock Donates Vineyard Items to SSCHS

Vineyard descendant Sandra Blackstock has donated four chairs, original to the turn of the century era of the Vineyard Log Cabin, to the SSCHS for display in the cabin. Thes chairs were made by Wilson Lumpkin Davis for his daughter, Mattie Emily Davis, as a wedding present. Mattie married William Andrew Vineyard on July 29, 1882. The family lived in Witcherville, Arkansas, Cartersville, Oklahoma and a short time in Texas before returning to Arkansas in 1904 to reside in the Vineyard Cabin.

Blackstock also contributed andirons crafted by Wilson Lumpkin Davis for the cabin, a wool card, and wooden butter mold owned and used by the family.

Many thanks to Sandra for her generosity. The chairs look "at home" around the cabin's kitchen table.

"Spring Cleaning" at the Museum

Spring brings renewal. The museum is busy getting the grounds and buildings into shape. The Redwine Schoolhouse is getting a new coat of paint.

The Vineyard Log Cabin, Old Jail and Redwine School received a checkup when Dennis Driscoll, Technical Support Coordinator for the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, visited June 17. Dennis made recommendations for the maintenance and preservation of the structures. Many thanks to Dennis and the Historic Preservation Program for sharing his expertise. To learn more about the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, visit their website at http://www.arkansaspreservation.com/

Airing of the Quilts: May 15, 2010

Scattered showers welcomed visitors to Greenwood's first annual "Airing of the Quilts," but a few raindrops didn't dampen their enthusiasm. Visitors from across the state, and as far away as Texas, California and New Mexico, enjoyed the artistry of quilters at four historic sites. Proceeds from the event, sponsored by Alpha Delta ESA, benefitted the South Sebastian County Historical Society.