May Day at Black House May 20
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The historic home, located at 301 W. Main, was build in 1825 during he Federal Period of American architecture. The home was constructed by Jesse Coffee and was distinct in its time due to its exterior brick construction. It earned its name through the ownership and occupancy of Dr. Thomas Black and his family. The home stayed in the Black family over 100 years.
The home was deeded by a descendant of Dr. Black to The Eagle Club which began restoration in the early 1980s. The May Day celebration serves as a fundraiser for the club in an effort to maintain the home.
Some lovely pieces of antique furniture and other items were recently donated to the home by Doris Powell Julian Cantrell and can be viewed at the open house.
There will be fun for all attending with children dancing around the Maypole, singing by Jordan?s Angels, Maxine Weeden, honorary speeches, clogging, hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue and the trimmings.
Tours of the home will be available with adult tickets priced at $4; children 6-12 years $3 and children under six free. Board of directors include Jeanette Lowery, Tim Prater, Mary Jarrell, Henry Colwell, Chris Hale, Christine Ray, Linda Rhodes, Barbara Scott, Elizabeth Womack, Helen Elkins, Christy Mize and Gina and Randy Butcher.
The directors are always seeking volunteers interested in preserving our history. Plans are being made to paint the wrought iron fencing surrounding the property this summer and encourage anyone interested in doing some community service work to contact either Jeanette Lowery at 931-668-5050 or Mary Jarrell at 931-635-2443.