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The Eden Preservation Society:
Happy 50th Birthday to
Morehead Memorial Hospital!
The Eden Historical Museum is pleased to announce that it will be the first stop of Morehead Memorial Hospital's traveling display board highlighting 50 years of caring for our community. The museum is open on Saturday's from 10:00-4:00 and the display will be at the museum from Sat. February 6th through Sat. March 6th.
FEBRUARY PROGRAM
Larry G. Aaron will give a talk on his book: The Race to the Dan, which explores the
British and American armies race across the Carolinas in a 230-mile chase in 1781, an
event which was pivotal to the ultimate victory of the Continental forces in the
American Revolution. Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 3:00 pm at Leaksville United Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall), 603 Henry St, Eden. FREE and open to the public!
Jan. 26, 2010 - Congratulations to the Eden Historical Museum for winning the Community Appearance Award at the Annual Eden Chamber of Commerce Dinner!
January 8, 2010 - The latest edition of our quarterly NEWSLETTER is now online! Check it out to read all about what's happening!
The NEW YEAR is here and that means it's time to renew your membership to the Eden Preservation Society! Our membership year runs from Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st. Please print the online membership form now and mail it to us so that you will continue receiving the benefits of being a member! Or, you can pick up a membership form or drop off your check at the Eden Historical Museum any Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Our next monthly meeting will be Monday, January 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eden Historical Museum. Please join us and bring a friend!
November 15, 2009 - A big THANK YOU to everyone that helped to make the Annual Holiday Bake Sale today a great success! We would especially like to thank Pam Archer and Jean Harrington for coordinating the sale, and a VERY special THANK YOU goes to PACE-STONE for allowing us to use their beautiful showroom for the event!
Program on Eden's History
Bob Carter, Rockingham County Historian, gave a talk on the histories of Leaksville, Spray and Draper on Sunday, November 8, 2009. This event was presented by the Eden Preservation Society and was free and open to the public.
October 21, 2009 - Eden Daily News article: Mill Wall Restoration Planned
October 18, 2009 - News & Record article: Mill History Crumbling: Preservationists Pursue a Plan to Restore a Wall at Eden Cotton Mill
October 16, 2009 - The latest edition of our quarterly NEWSLETTER is now online! Check it out to read all about what's happening!
Change of venue for the remaining monthly meetings of the EDEN PRESERVATION SOCIETY this year. The meetings will be held at the EDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM at 7:00 pm, Mon. Oct. 26 and Mon. Nov. 23
We would like to thank all of the volunteers and participants of the HOMESPUN MUSIC FESTIVAL on Sept. 27th. This was an important fundraiser for the Eden Preservation Society featuring a variety of outstanding local musicians and vocalists. It was held at Governor Morehead Park and proceeds will be used for the upkeep of the Park and repairs to the Morehead Mill wall (the old Leaksville Cotton Mill foundation). Performers included: Chords 'N Strings with Bill Rakes, John Colley, The Harts (Bret & Tina), Anthony Hearn, Morehead High School Choral Ensemble, Lee Dishmon & Keith Sigmon, Dave & Jesse Smathers, and Steve Turman and the Dusty Ridge Group. Thank you again to all who helped! Some photos of the event can be seen here.
The EDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM had an official ribbon cutting on Saturday, September 19, 2009 during RIVERFEST! The first half of the permanent exhibits were unveiled at that time! This historic moment was the culmination of two years worth of temporaray exhibits and fund raising. MUSEUM PHOTOS.
As of Sept. 26, 2009, the museum will be open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and during special events downtown such as the Farmer's Markets, Ladies Night Out, Candlelight Downtown, etc. Volunteers are needed to staff the museum during these days and other special events. Call Deetra, our Volunteer Coordinator at 336-635-1231 or email us if you would like to help. Read more about the museum by clicking on the MUSEUM tab above.
Be sure to pick up a copy of Eden's Own...Journal to see the latest "Unknown Photo" they have published from the Francis Photography Collection. Maybe you will recognize it!
Aug 1, 2009 - The Old Leaksville Shopping Districts "Bringing the Beach Downtown" event on July 31st was a lot of fun for all! The Eden Historical Museum was open that evening with photo albums from the Francis Photography Collection for
patrons to browse through.
July 4, 2009 - The latest edition of our quarterly NEWSLETTER is now online! Check it out to read all about what's happening!
May 31, 2009 -
The Eden Preservation Society hosted Picnic in the Park with Charlie Poole at the Governor Morehead Park on Church Street in Eden. Honored historian and musician Kinney Rorrer presented a program detailing the life and music of Eden's most famous musician, the father of country music, Charlie Poole.
May 10, 2009 - Read the NEWS & RECORD article about the FRANCIS PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION at the Eden Historical Museum.
April 28, 2009 - Congratulations to the Eden Historical Museum which received an Appearance Award on April 27th from the Eden Community Appearance Commission!
April 11, 2009 - The latest edition of our NEWSLETTER is now online! Check it out to read all about what's happening!
March 23, 2009 - We had beautiful weather and a nice turnout for our WINTER MEETING AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS TEA that was held March 22 at the Church of the Epiphany. In the years since its founding in 1844, the church has been the spiritual home of many historically prominent local personalities. Patrick Henry, Revolutionary War patriot, and Annie Johns, saintly Civil War nurse, are among those whose lives figure in the church's history. The history of the church was presented by Ed Wilson, and there was an opportunity to walk through the church and grounds. Volunteers provided a sumptuous array of refreshments. A pleasant afternoon for all who attended!
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Our monthly meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Until further notice, meetings will be held at the EDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 656 Washington Street. We also hold events at other locations throughout the year. 
