Honoring the Past, Building a Future
L.M. Montgomery in Emily's Quest says that an old house that had lived its life long ago seems quiet and wise and a little mysterious. Also a little austere, but very kind. Historic Stonewall Manor OPEN HOUSE … Continue reading Stonewall Manor Open House Weekend – May 20-21, 2017
Setting the scene for this post with a Short National Historic Preservation Trust Video I stood straining to hear the sounds of yesteryear that fill Stonewall Manor. If only every house had a permanent guest register that chronicled its occupants through time. I have written this thought before; I believe that nothing is lost in this … Continue reading Our Lives Are Rooted in Places Like Stonewall Manor – Ask Gordon Bunn
Be inspired by the beauty and power of old places, where our lives, memories, and stories begin. - National Trust For Historic Preservation Recently I visited Stonewall Manor for the first time. Mary Dyer, one of the key people that … Continue reading A Christmas Tradition -Stonewall Manor – An Architectural Gem Awaits You
When I moved to the 'Cottage for Two' over three years ago, one of the first things I asked was, "Where do you go each Christmas that it wouldn't be Christmas if you didn't go?" People looked at one another, thought a moment, and admitted there was no place in the Rocky Mount area that … Continue reading Historic Stonewall Manor – Planning Ahead – A Pearl of Great Price For Christmas
Main Street Rocky Mount 