Saturday, May 19, 2012

Mont Helena Drama

Last Thursday evening Lance and I went to the play at Mont Helena in Rolling Fork.  If you are not familiar with the play, you should check out the information here . We traveled with the Planters Partners and had an enjoyable bus ride, along with a wonderful supper including mint juleps. During  intermission we again enjoyed food prepared as part of the play.  The friends of Mont Helena produce this event for five weeks during the Spring on Thursday through Saturday evenings.  They selflessly give of themselves during these five weeks, i.e. they do everything without pay.  The citizens of Rolling Fork have joined together to produce a wonderful event.

 View of Mont Helena from the bus as we arrive

 The front facade of Mont Helena

 Arriving on the front porch

 Mantle and chandelier in the front parlor area

 Staircase--The play took place here.

 Dining room table

 Dining room mantle

 Family memorabilia

 Portriate of Helen Johnstone Harris

If you look closely, you can see the ghost of Helena Johnstone Harris on the widow's walk.  I have a new camera and still have not figure out all the ins and outs of the settings, so this one is not the best to see the "ghost."

 Drew and Dianne McDowell; Mark and Elizabeth Atchley

 Drew, DK and Lance riding up to the house

DK and Drick Rogers--Mr. Rogers is the owner of Mont Helena.  It is through his efforts that Mont Helena is being restored.

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