SHHS Presents-Tales from the South Hero Inn-Folsom School
Friday, July 24 At Folsom School--Tales From the South Hero Inn-with Ruth Gregg and Christine Allard.
TALES FROM THE INN
Join the South Hero Historical Society on Friday, July 24th at 7:00 P.M. at Folsom Educational Center and learn about the evolution of the South Hero Inn or Island House as it was called in the early years. .
Ruth Gregg Evans, owner of the Inn in the 1960's and former Congregational Church organist and soloist, will be coming from California to join us for the evening. She will share many stories of her experiences running the bustling establishment with its wide array of intriguing guests. We will learn hidden secrets such as how, in the absence of a town bank in years past, she would exchange large bills for dollars from the church's Sunday collection plate in order to make change for customers. Learn about the bleak winter night when the furnace went out and what Ruth did to nearly burn down the building trying to relight it.
Christine Allard, branch manager of our local Merchants Bank, will share her collection of Inn memorabilia assembled from customers and former town residents that had connections to the old stone building long ago. Christine is intrigued by the Inn's long history and will show photos of building modifications over the years and chronicle the institution's colorful proprietors.
Be with us for an evening of history and a good measure of country humor. All ages are welcome! 7PM at Folsom School
Copies of Bret Corbin’s exciting new book about one of our local South Hero camp’s history called The Pirates of Dingley Dell will be available for purchase too!!
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