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.

Awesome Surprise

Historic Mesquite, Inc. received an awesome surprise......a very generous gift from First State Bank. Thanks, First State Bank for your continued support of our preservation efforts in the City of Mesquite.

Florence Ranch Homestead....

Take a look at the new picnic tables at the Florence Ranch Homestead courtesy of the Historic Mesquite Foundation. Thanks to the HMF Trustees for funding the project and to Lynn Rockwood for assembling them. They look great and are a great additon to the park.

Arbor Day Observance

There was a great turn out on Friday for the Arbor Day Observance in spite of the less than great weather. Thanks to all who attended. And thank you to the Mesquite Rotary Club for their donation to reconstruct the Webb/Crownover cabin.