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The major event for 2010 at Westville is locked and planned for October 20-24, 2010 and will be Struggles for Secession, Westville, GA 1863. The first day of that event will be a work day as well. But, for 2009 there is also a workday and smaller event planned.
A group of individuals will meet to work on two preservation projects at Westville 1850 the last weekend in September, 2009. Participants may arrive on Thursday morning the 24th, and start work upon arrival. Depending on what time you arrive, you will likely have to wait until visitors leave at approximately 5:00 p.m. to get your vehicle in to unload, however, I encourage you to find me, sign in, and start work upon arrival so that we can hopefully finish the two projects by Sunday. You may leave on Sunday at whatever time you need to. It goes without saying that the repairs will have to be done responsibly and in a manner keeping with the period structures.
Students will tour the village on Friday. A few simple stations will be set up for them to see, however, the primary focus of the day will be the period repairs being made. Participants should plan to work in period attire, therefore, wear whatever you least fear soiling and/or bring a work apron to wear to protect your clothing. The village will be closed to the public on Sunday.
The first project is the restoration of the West cabin which served as the tavern for Sparks of Secession last October. Volunteers have already checked the beams underneath the floor and determined them to be sturdy, therefore, work can proceed inside repairing damaged flooring. Broken window panes need to be replaced. The second half of the cabin has been cleared out and made ready for work to begin cleaning and repairing it as well. This will increase the workable space in this building to twice what was available last October. We will also be building stairs for the back door, and patching the front porch as needed. The site is having lumber cut from trees they have cut in clearing the back of the property.
The second project is the restoration of the church inside the village. Again, broken window panes need to be repaired to seal out rain and the elements, and a leak has to be repaired in the ceiling. We will also paint the outside of the church. The site will have equipment on hand for use so that we may reach the highest areas of the outside walls, and they will provide the paint.
In addition to these two projects all the structures in the village need a good cleaning. Those willing to help should bring cleaning rags, brooms, dustpans, etc. and be prepared to take special care of the artifacts in the houses while working. Again, you may want to bring an apron to protect your clothing.
Before September I will post exactly what tools and supplies will be needed and what the site will supply such as paint brushes, buckets, nails, etc.
If the repairs to the inside of the West cabin are finished by Friday afternoon Ed Henry and Andy Shogren will operate the tavern on Friday and Saturday nights. I will announce plans for meals closer to event time.
The Sparks of Secession website is still up if anyone needs to refer to the information on it. It is slowly being updated for Struggles of Secession - Westville, GA 1863. www.geocities.com/scar_civilwar/WestvilleIndex
If you are willing to help with the work weekend please contact me and get your name on the list along with what tools you may be able to bring to use. You may reach me at thistledewbooks@comcast.net
Victoria Rumble,
Thistle Dew Books
Where History and Fun are Not Mutually Exclusive!
A group of individuals will meet to work on two preservation projects at Westville 1850 the last weekend in September, 2009. Participants may arrive on Thursday morning the 24th, and start work upon arrival. Depending on what time you arrive, you will likely have to wait until visitors leave at approximately 5:00 p.m. to get your vehicle in to unload, however, I encourage you to find me, sign in, and start work upon arrival so that we can hopefully finish the two projects by Sunday. You may leave on Sunday at whatever time you need to. It goes without saying that the repairs will have to be done responsibly and in a manner keeping with the period structures.
Students will tour the village on Friday. A few simple stations will be set up for them to see, however, the primary focus of the day will be the period repairs being made. Participants should plan to work in period attire, therefore, wear whatever you least fear soiling and/or bring a work apron to wear to protect your clothing. The village will be closed to the public on Sunday.
The first project is the restoration of the West cabin which served as the tavern for Sparks of Secession last October. Volunteers have already checked the beams underneath the floor and determined them to be sturdy, therefore, work can proceed inside repairing damaged flooring. Broken window panes need to be replaced. The second half of the cabin has been cleared out and made ready for work to begin cleaning and repairing it as well. This will increase the workable space in this building to twice what was available last October. We will also be building stairs for the back door, and patching the front porch as needed. The site is having lumber cut from trees they have cut in clearing the back of the property.
The second project is the restoration of the church inside the village. Again, broken window panes need to be repaired to seal out rain and the elements, and a leak has to be repaired in the ceiling. We will also paint the outside of the church. The site will have equipment on hand for use so that we may reach the highest areas of the outside walls, and they will provide the paint.
In addition to these two projects all the structures in the village need a good cleaning. Those willing to help should bring cleaning rags, brooms, dustpans, etc. and be prepared to take special care of the artifacts in the houses while working. Again, you may want to bring an apron to protect your clothing.
Before September I will post exactly what tools and supplies will be needed and what the site will supply such as paint brushes, buckets, nails, etc.
If the repairs to the inside of the West cabin are finished by Friday afternoon Ed Henry and Andy Shogren will operate the tavern on Friday and Saturday nights. I will announce plans for meals closer to event time.
The Sparks of Secession website is still up if anyone needs to refer to the information on it. It is slowly being updated for Struggles of Secession - Westville, GA 1863. www.geocities.com/scar_civilwar/WestvilleIndex
If you are willing to help with the work weekend please contact me and get your name on the list along with what tools you may be able to bring to use. You may reach me at thistledewbooks@comcast.net
Victoria Rumble,
Thistle Dew Books
Where History and Fun are Not Mutually Exclusive!
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