More New Events for 2010 will posted here soon.
Month of May 2010 - The Roswell Historical Society
will present an exhibit at the Roswell Branch of the Fulton County Library in observance of Historic Preservation Month and
the City of Roswell's Heritage Days in May. The exhibit entitled "Family Matters: Legacies of the Kings
and the Hembrees of Roswell, Georgia" contrasts the parallel lives of two pioneer Roswell families. (FREE during
library hours)
September 30, 2010
- RHS Celebrity Roast 2010, an evening of fun and entertainment as we skewer local celebrities. The 2010 event
will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, Roswell. Roastees are: Rev. Malone Dodson, Ms. Jacque Digieso, and Mr. Bob
Hagan. Tickets go on sale June 30th. Call 770-992-1665 for information.
October 2 & 3 - The 2nd
Annual Great Flea Fling at Hembree Farm: A huge flea market / yard sale held on the grounds and for benefit of the Hembree Farm Historic Site preservation project. 8:00 AM - 5:00
PM, free admission. Donations for the sale are welcome. For information please call 770-992-1665.
Make plans to attend our 'Dinner Y'all' Events
Reserve now as space is limited.
For reservations please call the Society at 770-992-1665 or mail your check, payable to the RHS, to
PO Box 1363, Roswell, Ga 30077
Sunday, May 23rd, 5:00-8 pm
Event: Bow Tie Bar-B-Que at Tillie’s
Roadhouse on Stroup Road in Roswell
Hosts: Aubrey and Mary Jo Osteen, Denny and Darlene Walsh, Jeff and Janet Kincaid, Dave and Marijo
Tuttle
Celebrity Guest: Roswell Mayor Jere Wood
Description: Wear your most festive bow tie or tie, your comfy jeans and meet us
at “Tillie’s Roadhouse” for a southern-style barbeque. Mayor Wood will star in a signature bow tie fashion
show and the band The Bow Ties will entertain with their bluegrass sounds
as we tap our feet to the beat of the night.
Limit: 48
Price: Members $45, Non-Members $50 SOLD OUT
Event: Dessert First
Hosts: Carmen Ford, Kelly Barkley
and Judy Miller
Description: Recipes the Hembree ladies
loved to make — cakes, pies, and other desserts with a few savory baked items as well. Beverages will include
coffee, iced tea, water, wine and an adult punch. Held in Marie and Ozella ‘s little green house, 780 Hembree Rd
Limit: 45
Price: Members $15, Non-Members $20
Saturday, September 18th, 5:00-8pm
Event: Harvest Celebration at the Archibald Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St, Roswell
Hosts: Dave and Marijo Tuttle, Rick and Judy
Meer, Louise Valine, Archie and Clara Ricard, Bill and Anne Bersson, James and Katherine Wagy.
Description: Take a step back in time. Celebrate
the harvest as it was at the Smith Plantation. Unwind to the music, dine on the foods of the season and meet artisans
of the time. Join us as we find out first-hand about leisure time games and activities that exemplify the antebellum
era.
Limit: 40
Price: Members $40, Non-Members
$45
Saturday, December 4th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Event: Wine Tasting and Holiday Gala at Whitehall, 10975 Stroup Road, Roswell
Host: Bob Hagan
Description: Wrap yourself in the warmth and magic of the holiday season and enjoy an elegant evening
at one of Roswell’s finest homes. During
the holidays, Whitehall transforms into a Christmas Wonderland,
dressing up in an array of festive colors, glittering garlands and twinkling lights. Join us as we sip gourmet wines
and sample a fitting assortment of delicious appetizers. You’ll depart this elegant event charmed with the allure of
the holiday spirit.
Limit: 100
Price: Members $50, Non-Members $60
