NEXT SALON FOCUSES ON GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS
Join us for a presentation March 19 with Ren and Helen Davis, authors of "Land of Everlasting Hills: George Masa, Jim Thompson, and the Photographs That Helped Save the Great Smoky Mountains and Blaze the Appalachian Trail." We will start with a reception at 5:30 p.m., and the presentations begins at 6.
To reserve a free spot, click HERE.
At the turn of the 20th century, the Great Smoky Mountains, once home to the Cherokee, were little known outside eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. This changed with the arrival of two forces with very different visions: lumber companies that sought to fuel the nation’s growth and profit from harvesting the abundant timber, and tourists who discovered the healthful qualities and natural beauty of the mountains.
By the early 1920s, it became a race against time to protect the mountain’s forests from decimation by commercial logging. Photography proved to be essential to this goal by showing the American people the extraordinary beauty of the landscape that was at risk of being lost. Two men — George Masa (raised as Shoji Endo), a Japanese immigrant in Asheville; and James “Jim” Thompson, a commercial photographer in Knoxville — were leaders in this effort, capturing exceptional images widely used in publications and portfolios for business and political leaders.
“Land of Everlasting Hills” details the men’s lives and work. They were influential in the decade-long campaign to establish a national park and to protect the scenic beauty and rich diversity of the Great Smoky Mountains.
SAVE THE DATE: SPRING FLEA MARKET IS MARCH 27-29
Our volunteers have been working hard for months to get ready for our spring Flea Market, scheduled for March 27-29.
They’re unpacking donations from our kind contributors, dusting them off or shining them up, then finding the proper home for them in our big warehouse, located at 357 Oglethorpe St. in downtown Macon.
We’ll have everything you could think of, from beautiful furniture to artwork, electronics, kitchen appliances, lamps, albums, antiques, linens of all kinds, sporting goods, rugs, home and garden items, and plenty more. And remember: Our members get 15% off their purchases. Depending on what you buy, those savings could more than pay for your membership.
Friday is VIP shopping night. Tickets are $75, and that gets you into the warehouse before the general public. Get that ticket HERE. The Flea Market is free to enter for shopping on Saturday and Sunday.
Ask anyone who’s ever been to the sale. It’s fun, you’ll find unbeatable bargains and you’ll be helping Historic Macon’s preservation mission. Join HMF today.
See you in March. Please help us spread the word!
WE’RE HAVING 3 ROSE HILL RAMBLES THIS MONTH
We used to have Rose Hill Rambles just twice a year, but thanks to our friends at Raising the Dead Georgia, we're providing more opportunities for tours. And we're just getting started!
Join Historic Macon for a guided walking tour of Rose Hill Cemetery led by resident tour guides and historians Kathleen O'Neal and Liz Riley. Preregistration is recommended. To improve the experience for our guests, the tours have been capped at 30 participants. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the gate. To get your ticket, click HERE.
Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes, sun protection and bring a bottle of water with you for this 90 minute walking tour. We will be walking along a paved route, but we may occasionally take detours onto unpaved parts of the cemetery. Rose Hill has big elevation changes, and the paths are not always smooth or flat.
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour begins to check in at the main gate. See you there!
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