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A Visit to the Fourth of July in the 1800s ~
You may know that our Independence Day did not become an official federal holiday until 1941; but it was slated to become a celebration...
Carolyn Welch
Jul 4, 2019
Spencerian Script for~
a reminder about Saturday, July 6th, 2019 . . . Click the image above for a closer look at the graphic! Spencerian Script First...
Carolyn Welch
Jun 30, 2019
The Edwardsville Garden Club Visit ~
was simply delightful . . . The Edwardsville Garden Club ~ circa May 18, 2019 Glorious Gardeners The gardeners visited on a rainy spring...
Carolyn Welch
May 29, 2019
We Are Excited To Be ~
Participating in the ~ Historic St. Louis Painting a Summertime Past Click the image for the rest of the story . . .
Carolyn Welch
May 28, 2019
A Little Spring Cleaning ~
As we get the Collins House ready for spring and summer tours, one of the beds has been temporarily removed from the bedroom to make room...
Carolyn Welch
Apr 16, 2019
Another Treasure to Share ~
courtesy of Mary Sue Shusky ~ Mary Sue’s little bundle of treasures included her grandmother’s autograph book from girlhood. Mary Beedle...
Carolyn Welch
Feb 25, 2019
Treasures from My Grandmother ~
It’s been a while since there’s been an “Irving” installment so here are a few family photos and a personal story… Irving’s grandparents...
Mary Sue Schusky
Feb 19, 2019
