John Guss, site manager inside the Bennett Home
Greetings from the Bennett Farm! In spite of the sweltering heat we have stayed busy on the farm this Summer with more visitors than in recent years, and the herb and vegetable gardens have produced more than ever before! Sweet potatoes, beans, cantaloupes, tomatoes, and squash have all sprung up for the first time since the Bennett family farmed this garden. We even got a legitimate size watermelon from the patch! James and Nancy would be proud of us.
Our new museum design continues to develop with a much more diverse and detailed storyline. We are also seeking monetary donations as well as artifacts to help us make this a premiere exhibition that does justice to representing the story of the largest surrender of the war.
On July 25th Bennett Place was featured on the Travel Channel’s “Baggage Battles” reality television show. Dan Hopping, volunteer and member of our local Sons of Union Veterans John A. Logan Camp, was featured with his expertise in 19th century weaponry. Here is the link to the episode: http://www.travelchannel.com/video/dads-old-war-stuff
Please continue to check our upcoming calendar of events, which in September we have a wonderful 150th anniversary living history program entitled, Life on the Homefront During the Civil War, It is a focus on the civilian life during the second year of the war.
Please join us by bringing family and friends out to Bennett Place to walk this hallowed ground where one of the most important historic events of the American Civil War occurred, that helped begin the reunification of our nation.
Again, THANK YOU for your continued support of this national treasure.
Sincerely,
John Guss, Site Manager
