Honoring the Past, Building a Future
She sat on the porch and watched the moon rise. Soon its amber fluid drenched the earth and quenched the thirst of the day. Zora Neale Hurston (edited SFH) Throughout the South you find front porches tucked beneath deep overhangs. These open-air rooms continue to beckon family and friends where they gather to enjoy a cool … Continue reading Villa Place Tales – The Kids that Grew Up in Villa Place
“We owe it to each other to tell stories.” - Neil Gaiman It's easy to imagine....Parents on the front porch, children playing under the street lights, the heat of the day lifting, cicadas chirping in the trees. Look, there is Polly Reynolds over on South Howell, and Nancy Reynolds living behind the Tulloss brothers, Robert Watson on … Continue reading YOU ARE INVITED TO A FREE EVENT: Save the Date – Friday, October 20th – 7:00-8:30 PM – Braswell School
The Historic Villa Place District is Getting Ready for Company Friday, Oct. 20 - 7-8:30 PM - Villa Tales -Growing Up in Villa Place @Braswell School - Corner Pearl & Nash Street (Now the Tar River … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Historic Villa Place Walking Tour Events – Put These Dates on Your Calendar
One of the important pieces of the puzzle from the 'Revitalization Rocky Mount Puzzle Box' is the historic Douglas Block named for Dr. Junious Douglas, an African-American pharmacist. The Douglas Block was home to shops, restaurants, entertainment centers, and medical services owned and operated by African-Americans. Today it is home to people who believe in the revitalization … Continue reading Douglas Block Stories: Honoring Earl Carnegie “Doc” Burnette (1907-1976)
This is to announce that Main Street Rocky Mount now has an 'anonymous source' who will be referred to as the 'di ricercatore,' the Italian word for a researcher. The reason for the secrecy surrounding this source is that an interesting and brilliant man prefers to remain in the background. I can tell you that he is … Continue reading Introducing the Researcher – The Anonymous Source
Beal Street Square is FABULOUS! Over 60% occupied, it's a tremendous source of pride not only for Rocky Mount, but for the people who championed the neighborhood, provided untiring leadership, and who came together in partnership to share a dream that has come to fruition, the largest affordable housing project to date. Two men, … Continue reading Beal Street Square…that ‘wonderful thing’ has happened!
Main Street Rocky Mount 