Honoring the Past, Building a Future
“It is gracious to have old people full of vitality and endowed with wisdom in our society.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita I was taking photographs of the houses in the 800 block on Beal Street. It was Sunday, quiet, no traffic. I was trying to imagine the time when each house was occupied, full of … Continue reading Visiting with Aunties Mary and Viola – The Vintage Roses of Beal Street – Part 3
“A place without meaning is no place to be.” Wayne Gerald Trotman The Happy Hill Neighborhood has broken ground on a new project, Beal Street Square, a cause for celebration. I want to remind you about the architecture you find in Happy Hill, and throughout the south, so when you see the design for Beal Street … Continue reading Happy Hill – What is A Shotgun House? – Part 2
Pecan Trees Saved at the Neighbors Request “The pale stars were sliding into their places. The whispering of the leaves was almost hushed. All about them it was still and shadowy and sweet. It was that wonderful moment ... a moment when anything can happen, anything be believed in.” ― Olivia Howard Dunbar It was … Continue reading A Rocky Mount Neighborhood – Happy Hill – Part 1
Market Location 1006 Peachtree St. Rocky Mount, NC Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 2 tablespoons honey - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 teaspoon cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, … Continue reading Rocky Mount Farmers Market – A Great Destination – Sharing A Sweet Potato Recipe With You – Enjoy!
Honoring the past is one of the blogs objectives. We repeat and remember the important names embedded in the history of Rocky Mount. It made me smile when I found the clipping in Marion Stinson Herring's scrapbook naming the Presidents of the Carolina Cotillion Club. … Continue reading Honoring the leadership that looked after the June German – Part 5
Click on images to Enlarge - Keep clicking to further enlarge Norman Gold's 1934 letter to the Carolina Cotillion Club membership informing them of the band arrangements and their assessment fee of $2.50 for the dance. This letter suggests that 1934 was the last of the September dances. Below is a wonderful article written … Continue reading Memorabilia -Marian Herring’s June German History Scrapbook – Part 4
Main Street Rocky Mount 