DUNWOODY, Ga. – For the first time in its 142 years, the
Donaldson Bannister farmhouse at the corner of Vermack and Chamblee Dunwoody
Roads will be open to the public. On
Sunday, June 3, the Dunwoody Preservation Trust (DPT) will open the gates to
the familiar site for Preservation
Celebration, a celebration and fundraising event for the historic home.
The event is hosted by the DPT and is made possible with a
donation from City Council member Adrian Bonser, her husband Brian Bonser, and
the Gendell Family Foundation, along with numerous other volunteers and
sponsors. The first of two planned events, Preservation
Celebration is meant to raise awareness and educate the community on the
restoration needs for the house, now a City-owned park, in order for it to be
fully enjoyed by the community.
People of all ages are invited to visit the property for an
afternoon of food vendors, guided tours of the grounds, and children’s
activities and games reminiscent of the past. Some of the activities include
corn hole, horseshoes, a petting farm, 3-legged-races and more. The familiar band from the weekly Dunwoody
Green Market, “Smokey and the Farmland Band”, will be providing entertainment.
For those with a sweet tooth, don’t miss the cake auction
that will take place mid-afternoon. To register a cake for the auction, please
call 678-641-1186. The person whose cake sells for the highest amount at the
auction will win a spa certificate to Perimeter Spa Salon. Raffle tickets will also be sold throughout
the event and winners do not have to be present to win one of the many assorted
prizes.
Admission to the event is free, as are most of the activities
and games. All proceeds and donations from the event will go to the restoration
of the Donaldson Bannister farmhouse and property.
Event hours are noon to 4:30 p.m. Parking will be available
on the street and at Independence Square. A limited number of handicap spots
will be available on the property. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets
and chairs; no coolers nor pets are allowed.
For more information about the event, visit www.cvbdunwoody.com or call 678-244-9800.
Volunteers are still needed and those interested can contact Cheryl at dbfvolunteer01@gmail.com.
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