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historic homes drew high interest and many questions. These photos and short stories on eight historic village homes built between 1750 through 1910 was just a fraction of the 30 some local sites documented in an effort led by Hal Hunter, Mrs. Erma Lawson, and Vivian Yancey.
Many folks who came by offered information on additional properties they knew and stories of the past, including Mr. and Mrs. Cordani, formerly of Amissville now living in Central Virginia. The display also provided information on the County Historic Survey.
The “Old Jack” Civil War print of Stonewall Jackson on the March “through Amissville” being raffled by AACA, with Old Sperryville Bookshop, to support funding of that survey was also on display. Raffle tickets are still available - see amissville.com.
A silent auction plus a number of special raffles were held. These included the 4-H drawing of a Dixie Meadow donkey with proceeds going to the Sept. 11 fund, AACA’s Pentagon Fund Gift Basket raffle, and Boy Scout Troop 975 offer of a beautiful red, white and blue throw hand knit by Cindy Chapmen of Amissville.
These activities and the many American flags displayed the compassion and unique “pull together” character of this rural Rappahannock community. All considered the Festival, as a great opportunity for village neighbors to come together, share, and have fun. Plans are already underway for an even better event next year!
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