Athens Clarke Heritage Foundation

Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation Celebrates the Holiday Season
With “Dashing Down Dearing”

Sunday, December 14, 2008
5:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Features Four Homes on Historic Dearing Street
Open for Mingling, Munching and Merriment

Mell-Whitworth House
c. 1880
398 Dearing Street
Home of Cathy and Gerry Whitworth

Paine-Perry-Dunphy/Barsness House
c. 1890
421 Dearing Street
Home of Didi Dunphy and Jim Barsness

Sylvanus Morris House
c. 1890
458 Dearing Street
Home of Mary Kelly and Mark Cooney

Ticket Prices
$50 per person, ACHF Current Members
$65 per person, Non-members
(includes complimentary ACHF membership)

Join us as we take a step back in time to stroll along historic Dearing Street enjoying the warmth and hospitality of our hosts and their festively decorated homes. Each home will feature a selection of hors d’oeuvres, desserts and wines from area chefs, including Cecilia’s Cakes, Epting Events, home.made, Marti’s at Midday, The National and Shiraz Fine Wines & Gourmet.

Proceeds from the tour will benefit the Heritage Foundation’s efforts to advocate for preservation of historic buildings, neighborhoods and heritage.
Attendees and others interested may also purchase raffle tickets to further support the Foundation. Raffle items include works from local artists, tickets to cultural events, and R.E.M. memorabilia.

Directions and Parking
Designated parking areas will be marked by signs on Milledge Avenue.
If you are in need of handicap parking, please call us at 706.353.1801.

Oconee Hill Cemetery Walking Tour
Saturday, November 8, 2008 - SOLD OUT!!!
Limited spaces available. Tickets required.

November 8, 2008 tour is now sold out. ACHF is in the process of scheduling a 2nd tour. If interested in reserving a place, please contact ACHF: 706-353-1801 or achf@bellsouth.net. New tour will be announced here when scheduled.

Established in 1856, this scenic riverside cemetery is the final resting place for Confederate generals, football heroes, national leaders, and musicians. Join Historian Charlotte Marshall as she evokes the storied past of Athens’ former citizens and the beautifully distinctive tombstones which memorialize them. The tour also includes the recently-renovated c. 1880 Sexton’s House. Sponsored by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation. For more information, call 706-353-1801.

Directions and Parking
The Oconee Hill Cemetery is located on East Campus Road, across from Sanford Stadium at The University of Georgia. Enter at Cemetery Street and turn left. Park in the grass to the left of the Sexton’s House and meet your tour guide on the front porch.

	Lumpkin Street Fraternity Houses
	Reese Street Local Historic District Designation
	ACTION/Oconee Street School Building
	2008 Preservation Awards
	Milledge Avenue National Register District Initiative (info comming soon)
	2008 Spring Tour of Homes