Historical Society to host annual Log Cabin Cookout Sept. 24
Lead Summary
By
Lana Daniels-
The Highland County Historical Society will host one of their most popular fall activities, the Log Cabin Cookout, on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m.
A delicious ham and bean dinner with cornbread muffins, salads, dessert and drinks will be served on the back lawn around the historic log cabin.
The Log Cabin Cookout has been a popular fall activity for the society for over 20 years. The log cabin owned by the Highland County Historical Society was originally built around 1830 by George Robison along Mad River Road, about 2.5 miles from New Market.
The house was donated to the Society by the Curtis Wilson family in 1980. During 1990, under the direction of Rick Cluxton, it was disassembled and hauled to the site behind the museum.
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A fundraiser was kicked off by HCHS, and society members, as well as other community members and businesses, responded. Cedar logs, which were made into shingles for the roof, were donated by Southern Ohio Power. Reconstruction began during the Festival of the Bells as a “log raising” event, using skilled and unskilled volunteers.
In 2002, Willa Stanforth initiated the refurbishing of the interior of the cabin by dedicating the proceeds of her book, “Faded Glory,” to the project. Members followed her example with monetary and physical contributions. Elmer Wilkerson, seeing the need for proper flooring for the ground floor and the loft, generously donated his time, skill, material and labor to accomplish this tremendous task.
The program on Sept. 24 will start promptly at 6 p.m., featuring an auction of 12 recent oil paintings of Highland County barns, usually framed with actual wood from each barn. Robert Kroeger, the artist, is from Cincinnati and is passionate about old barns and their history. He has generously donated the paintings as a fundraiser for the Highland County Historical Society. Avery Applegate, board trustee, will assist with the auction.
Other highlights of the evening include a raffle for a beautiful red and white Buckeye Station #2 quilt. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. The winning ticket will be drawn that evening, with proceeds going toward signage for the museum.
Donald Owens, a Civil War reenactor with the Ohio Volunteer Infantry Unit, will also be at the cabin with a display of authentic military reenactment combat gear.
Reservations can be made by calling the museum at (937) 393-3392 by Monday, Sept. 19. Please leave your name, number of guests attending and phone number. Donations will be accepted for the dinner.
Proceeds from the auction and dinner will benefit the Highland House Museum and the Scott House.
A delicious ham and bean dinner with cornbread muffins, salads, dessert and drinks will be served on the back lawn around the historic log cabin.
The Log Cabin Cookout has been a popular fall activity for the society for over 20 years. The log cabin owned by the Highland County Historical Society was originally built around 1830 by George Robison along Mad River Road, about 2.5 miles from New Market.
The house was donated to the Society by the Curtis Wilson family in 1980. During 1990, under the direction of Rick Cluxton, it was disassembled and hauled to the site behind the museum.
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A fundraiser was kicked off by HCHS, and society members, as well as other community members and businesses, responded. Cedar logs, which were made into shingles for the roof, were donated by Southern Ohio Power. Reconstruction began during the Festival of the Bells as a “log raising” event, using skilled and unskilled volunteers.
In 2002, Willa Stanforth initiated the refurbishing of the interior of the cabin by dedicating the proceeds of her book, “Faded Glory,” to the project. Members followed her example with monetary and physical contributions. Elmer Wilkerson, seeing the need for proper flooring for the ground floor and the loft, generously donated his time, skill, material and labor to accomplish this tremendous task.
The program on Sept. 24 will start promptly at 6 p.m., featuring an auction of 12 recent oil paintings of Highland County barns, usually framed with actual wood from each barn. Robert Kroeger, the artist, is from Cincinnati and is passionate about old barns and their history. He has generously donated the paintings as a fundraiser for the Highland County Historical Society. Avery Applegate, board trustee, will assist with the auction.
Other highlights of the evening include a raffle for a beautiful red and white Buckeye Station #2 quilt. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. The winning ticket will be drawn that evening, with proceeds going toward signage for the museum.
Donald Owens, a Civil War reenactor with the Ohio Volunteer Infantry Unit, will also be at the cabin with a display of authentic military reenactment combat gear.
Reservations can be made by calling the museum at (937) 393-3392 by Monday, Sept. 19. Please leave your name, number of guests attending and phone number. Donations will be accepted for the dinner.
Proceeds from the auction and dinner will benefit the Highland House Museum and the Scott House.