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Announcements: A new cemetery committee has been formed by the WWHF. We are very concerned about preserving and protecting our treasured Wilkes County cemeteries. If you are aware of any unknown cemeteries, or would just like to join our endeavor, please contact the foundation at 706-678-5001 or 706-678-2105. Revolutionary War Days Saturday February 11, 2012 With the gracious assistance of the City and County Administrations, Revolutionary War Days events will spot-light several local venues on Saturday February 11, 2012. As "Sponsoring Chapter's" of the Weekend National Event Celebration of Kettle Creek, the Washington-Wilkes Chapter Sons of the American Revolution and the Kettle Creek Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will participate in Historical Living Portrayals of the 18th century living throughout the City. ALL children 12 and under as well as costumed or living history parents will have FREE entrance to the City Museum, Robert Toombs House and Callaway Plantation. Parents are encouraged to bring their children and experience the 18th century toy and "Traveling Trunk" demonstrations at the Washington Historical Museum REVOLUTIONARY ROOM, Walk through history at the Robert Tombs House amid 18th century volunteers with Spinning Wheels, Music and period dress; or visit the Callaway Plantation for a portrayal of 19th century Wilkes County Farming and gift shop. This is a Great Opportunity to share Wilkes County History and Educational displays with our families of Wilkes County. REMEMBER, ALL CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER AS WELL AS COSTUMED OR LIVING HISTORY PARENTS WILL HAVE FREE ENTRANCE to Callaway Plantation, Robert Toombs House and the Washington Historical Museum. “Resthaven Revisited” Written by Robert M. Willingham, Jr.
Date: October 29, 2011 Stroll through this historic Washington, Georgia
cemetery and meet some of its most famous residents. Their dramatic tales will entertain you for a LIFEtime!
2012 Christmas Tour of Homes & Colonial Dinner Dates December 7th & 8th, 2012 Please join us for an enchanting weekend in historic Washington-Wilkes for the annual Christmas Tour & Dinner. TOUR SCHEDULE
Tickets will not be mailed but should be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce on the square in Washington when you
arrive to town.
Robert Toombs House Historic Site: Programming 2011 Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation Meeting and Program
Living History Program performed by “Toombs Family and Friends”
Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation Meeting and Program
Robert Augustus Toombs BirthdayProgram
Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation Meeting and Program
Open House
Living History Program performed by “Toombs Family and Friends”
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