The End

Interest in our blog is waning. Most people follow HMI on facebook now so this blog may be coming to an end. Any comments?

Decisions....Decisions.....

We have lots going on at Historic Mesquite, Inc. and I'm so happy that you follow our blog. We also have facebook page that is gaining a lot of followers. I would love to have you follow us on facebook by following the link on this blog. Most of the comments left on this blog lately have been spam. It's much easier at this time to keep up with postings on facebook so please switch over if you can. We're so glad that you are interested in the goings on of Historic Mesquite, Inc.

Save the Date

Please save the date of October 23, 2010 for our next Dinner Under the Cedars at the Opal Lawrence Historical Park. Eddie Deen's will cater the event and there will be a live and silent auction as well as tours of the Lawrence House and the barn. More info to follow.

Big Time Billboard

Look at this awesome new billboard located at 635 and I 20!

Florence Ranch Homestead Furnishings Report

Many hours from many different people have been spent on the furnishings report of the Florence Ranch Homestead. Each room has been photod and a report written for each item in that room. All items have been checked for the correct number, errors have been fixed, and everything has been matched to our PastPerfect softward that contains all collections belonging to HMI. The inside of the FRH is complete and we are working on items in the store room and the outbuildings. Today, all the dishes and glassware in the dining room, kitchen, and shed room were washed and everything looks so nice and shiney. Please visit the house and notice how nice things are looking. Today was a mother-daughter cleaning day and the final item was a chamber pot. Apprently, Sarah didn't know the purpose of a chamber pot.....but her big sister took great delight in revealing all the details AFTER Sarah starting washing.

Achziger Third Grade Field Trip

The Achziger third graders came to visit both properties this week and everything went very well. Our volunteers worked hard to provide lots of fun learning opportunities and the weather could not have been better. Even my daughter, Rachel, was called into duty as a substitute docent so thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who gave up a few hours on Monday to host 105 students.

The Bell is Back

The Florence Ranch Homestead bell project is complete. Thanks to all who had a part in making this happen.....drawing plans, making the stand, conditioning the bell, installation, and funding....so many played a part in this project.