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well-known local families. All of this has now grown into a series of magazine articles and perhaps the basis for a book, a chronicle of The Hawkins Family—Master Builders of Post-Civil War Rappahannock. Highlights of this historic research study will be personally presented by Scott McBride at 8 p.m. at Friday Night at the Library, May 13.
When asked to summarize the scope and theme of his program McBride said, “The Hawkins legacy in Rappahannock County constitutes a unique 100-year record of changing architectural styles and building methods, all neatly confined within the branches of a single family tree.” Even the old-timers who may pride themselves on their knowledge of local history may be surprised at the extent and variety of that “Hawkins legacy” which includes some very familiar structures and land-marks as well as the many mansions, taking three years to build, that did so much to re-establish high standards of fine homebuilding immediately following the devastation of the Civil War. Exerpts of interviews and many slides will illustrate the program.
Some light refreshments will follow the question and answer period. As always, the program is open to everyone and the admission is free.
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