footeghost
Corporal
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2009
- Location
- ca
Larry just wondering how it went? Ben
This is a continual fund raising effort with much labor contributed by SCV members, craftsmen whose efforts we could never afford to purchase on the market. This event will likely only clear around $5,000 but that is an annual seed. Contributions come in from varioius sources throughout the year. The buildings are essentially complete at least on the exteriors. A men's and women's restroom with showers is a log structure that blends into the compound visually. We also have a log equipment shed (2 stories), the barn is about 80 percent restored. The original 1800 barn has been raised with footings installed and a tractor storage area enclosed where an original shed was removed, new roofs on everything (cedar shakes). The house exterior is in very good shape with work begining on the enterior rooms. We will soon be able to rent the two story log portion ca 1800 for weddings. A museum space is being developed in the former 'dog trot' between the original structures. The newer part is believed to have been relocated by William Forrest in the 1830s from Chapel Hill. Interior needs work. Exterior fencing and screen plantings are about 80 percent complete. Some recent homes need to be screened. The remaining property of about 57 acres is still wooded. Front entrance is about 80 percent with stone veneer on entrance walls still not complete. The place has come far in the last 15 years. It will go on. Sons of Confederate Veterans, PO Box 59, Columbia, TN 38402-0059 (501c3 very deductible.) Be sure to note check for Forrest Home. They'll do the rest.