Roswell’s Trilogy Trolley Crawl 2010

This Saturday, August 21st is the 2nd annual Trilogy Trolley Crawl in Historic Roswell.  If you missed this event last year, it was extremely successful.  This event offers a limited number of tickets and last years event was sold out.  The ticket price of $40 covers admission into all three of Roswell’s famed historic homes; Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation.  Ticket price also includes one drink ticket and three mini-sampler plate food tickets.  Six trolleys will transport guests from home to home.  Parking is available at each site with extra parking at the First Baptist Church on Mimosa.  The event will run from 7-11:30 p.m.

Celebrate This Years Mother’s Day in Historic Roswell

Mother’s Day is a day for each family to honor its mother.  Created at the start of the 20th century, it is now celebrated on various days in many places around the world.  Make this years Mother’s Day special for your mom.  Take her to The Southern Trilogy’s Mothers Feeding Others Mothers Day Open House this Sunday May 9th from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.  Tour Historic Roswell’s Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation.  Admission is free but food donations will be accepted at each house for the North Fulton Food Bank.

Celebrate Roswell’s Heritage in May

The month of May is National Historic Preservation Month and the City of Roswell will celebrate the entire month with Heritage Days in May. Throughout the month, several events will take place to celebrate our City’s historic charm and culture.

With so many events, exhibits and performances, there will definitely be something for everyone during the 2010 Heritage Days in May. Some of the highlights include:

Party Like It’s 1899!

If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend, join A Southern Trilogy in Roswell for the first annual “Trilogy Trolley Crawl” taking place tomorrow on Saturday, August 22 from 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m.  The event will take place on the grounds of three of Roswell’s historic homes – Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation.  Trolleys will transport guests between the sites. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door and include three drink tickets and three sampler plate tickets.  Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Chandlery and the Roswell Visitors Center.  Parking is available at each site. 

Happy December Roswell!

With all the rushing and stress that accompanies this time of year, I thought it only fitting to provide a list of upcoming events to get you in the holiday spirit and maybe relieve some of that holiday tension.

Enjoy!

December 1 – 24
The Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol is being presented at the Kudzu Playhouse.  Kudzu Playhouse is located at 608 Holcomb Bridge Road.  For more information, visit www.KudzuPlayhouse.org or call 770-594-1020.

December 1 – 30
A Dollhouse Christmas at Barrington Hall features large-scale dollhouses and re-created room boxes are the inspiration for this beautiful tradition. $8 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12.  For more information, call 770-640-3855.

A Historic Roswell Gem - The Smith Plantation

In the heart of historic Roswell, tucked behind many trees and landscaped gardens is the Smith Plantation.  Archibald and Anne Smith were one of the founding families of Roswell.  In 1838 at the encouragement of Roswell King, the Smith’s and nearly 30 of their slaves left the southern coast of Georgia to make a new life just north of the Roswell Town Square.  Three generations of the Smith family have lived in this home over the span of 150 years.  The home has stood the test of time with the Civil War being virtually at their doorstep.  The occupants fled Roswell to southern Georgia and never returned.  After the Civil War, the home stood vacant for 25 years.

Three Roswell Historic Homes Showcased

This Saturday, September 27th, in recognition of Smithsonian National Museum Day, Roswell will open the three most popular historic homes and offer free tours.  The campaign is to highlight Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and the Smith Plantation.  The tours are in conjunction with City of Roswell’s launch event for the Preserve American Grant initiative. 

In March 2006, Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States and Honorary Chair of Preserve America, announced the first round of Preserve America Grants totaling $3.5 million.  This grant was spread out among 28 states representing all regions of the country.  Roswell was one of the first 45 recipients.