News from the Friends of White Plains

October 2021

 CLEAN-UP, REFURBISHING OF CABIN UNDERWAY

A lot of elbow-grease and the generosity of Advisory Council member Jeff Jones are transforming the log cabin adjacent to the White Plains Historic Home. Now that it’s all spruced up, Jeff will be bringing in period furnishings. Just to sweeten the deal, board member Joanne White has revamped the garden between the home and cabin. Pictured are Advisory Council members Eunetta Jenkins and Liz Mullens, along with Friends’ Board member Jennifer Dewar, who spent a day cleaning and sorting. 

ROOF REPAIR IN PROGRESS, THANKS TO PRESERVATION GRANT, CITY MATCH

The much-needed repair to the White Plains Historic Home’s roof is expected to wrap up this week, thanks to a $22,500 grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission and matching funds from the City of Algood. City staff member Roy Phipps coordinated the project’s bidding process and execution. Upper Cumberland Development District and Friends’ Advisory Council member Mark Dudney worked alongside City Administrator Keith Morrison, with approval by the Algood City Council, to secure the preservation grant. 

FRIENDS LOSE CHARTER MEMBER W. CALVIN DICKINSON

Friends charter member and historian W. Calvin Dickinson passed away August 30. He was 83. His advocacy of preserving local history – including the White Plains Historic Home – was unparalleled in our community, and the Friends lost a powerful ally and staunch supporter with his passing. Calvin lost his wife, Charlene, in April; she too took part in Friends’ activities and events. Calvin’s and Charlene’s obituaries can be read here:

https://www.hhhfunerals.com/obituaries/Dr-Calvin–Dickinson?obId=22200060

https://www.hhhfunerals.com/obituaries/Charlene-Dickinson?obId=20961959

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Our friends with the Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival report that National Quilt Day is coming up on March 19, 2022, and that the Quilt Festival itself has been rescheduled for April 1-2, 2022. 

BE A FRIEND … OF THE FRIENDS

The Friends of White Plains began the new year on July 1 with 14 annual members, 35 lifetime members, and 18 donors. This fall so far, we’ve added four new friends, but a number of past memberships have lapsed. If you haven’t renewed yet — or if you want to join now for the first time — you have several ways to be a part of the team. Annual dues are $20 per family/household. Lifetime memberships are $100 per family/household. Dues and donations are tax-deductible. Please mail checks to the Friends of White Plains, Attn: Amy Hill, Treasurer, P.O. Box 49713, Algood, TN 38506. Please include your name, mailing address, email address and phone number — and if you have any questions, reply to this email. Thanks in advance for helping support this important cultural resource in our community.