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tombstones in the old FletcherKinsey family grave site near the main house. He was particularly intrigued by the coincidence of finding the grave stone of his actual namesake, John Kinsey, an old friend of his father’s who was buried on the farm in 1945. John Kinsey was a descendant of Dr. B. F. Kinsey who married a Fletcher daughter and eventually inherited the farm. Anderson’s “only regret” today is that his parents are not around to see what he has done
Sweet-smelling
Jessamine
Many ask about the origin of the name “Jessamine Hill.” Anderson’s sister, Alice Anderson, who earlier provided this reporter with a tour of the house, quickly provided the answer: “The hills of this area were once covered with the “Jessamine” flower and from there came the name of this farm.” Interestingly, the Jessamine (gelsemium sempervirens) is the state flower of South Carolina. The yellow bloom of the Jessamine vine has a sweet-smelling fragrance, much like the scent of the better-known “jasmine.”
Tour offers a manyfaceted
learning
experience
Music, history, and “historical re-enactments” will be a special feature of this benefit. Its present owner will offer visitors to Jessamine Hill not only a visual treat but also an opportunity to experience history through his recollections of the property’s past.
Adding to this experience will be “historical samplers” in the form of re-enactments (a visit by “Col. John Mosby” of Confederate fame) and music by “Evergreen Shade,” a wellknown Rappahannock duo of Dr. John Tble and Mrs. Robert Howard whose repertoire includes original popular songs of the Old South and the Confederate era.
A special event of the afternoon will be the 4:30 p.m. raffle of a unique Rappahannockthemed quilt, made by Florine Baldwin of Sperryville.
Important work of
Rappahannock
Historical Society
As many know who come to use its resources, the Rappahannock Historical Society is a treasure trove of valuable information for all those interested in their roots and the history of the county. Its growing collection of donated books, documents and memorabilia benefit all the citizens of this county who live here — and many who have lived here in the past.
With only a handful of hardy volunteers and one paid staffer (Donna Fisher), the Society manages to keep their offices open five days a week on a shoestring budget made up largely of private donations from friends
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