Greentree Village-Keen CemeteryLocal history is fun to discover and research.  Along the way those posts have brought contact from those who "lived" some of the history or knew more about the property than I have discovered.  A few years ago a member of the Keen family sent me some information after I had posted about the small cemetery located behind Greentree Village in Springfield VA.  Then Kara Hedges contacted me after I wrote What's At Your Mall cemetery located at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge VA.  Turns out she is a relative of the Nash and Hedges families buried in the plot at the mall.

Back in October 2009 I started writing posts about Sydendstricker School-The Last One Room School House in Fairfax County VA.  Since then I've written more posts with additional details about the school and my last one Sydenstricker School-Friday Night Coffee House brought an email from the President of the Pohick League, Lisa Becker.  "Your blog posts are wonderful!  We really appreciate you getting the word out about our wonderful schoolhouse." 

Sydenstricker School-Springfield VAThen a few weeks ago I got the following contact message with a story about one of the students at the school and two local families from John Hall Bellmore. "My stepfather Elmer Hall went to that school along with the Neish, and Taylor families. He told a tale about getting his backside tanned for climbing the flagpole that is on the church side of the buillding when he was young. His father & mother, Archie & Sadie Hall, are buried at the Sydenstricker Church as are many of the Taylor and Neish family members."

Its those contacts that make writing about our local history fun.  When a family member reaches out and fills in details or provides corrections it means my next post will be even better.  It keeps me interested in writing about our local area and certainly on my toes to make sure my posts are as accurate as they can be.

 

 


 

 

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16 Comments on Making Local History Leap Off The Page-Stories From The Field

JUL
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Cindy, I love getting consumer contacts about our Localism posts.  Definitely adds to the enjoyment when you know someone is out there reading them and giving feedback.
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Cindy,

I think that's absolutely fantastic that you've been contacted about your local posts. Members of the community remember that when it comes time to do real estate.

Rich
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Bliz-they featured one of my posts  Little Read School House Sydenstricker School in a message to all of the members of the Upper Pohick League. 

 

 
8:28am • #3
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Rich-it's nice when there is recognition for our blogs from those who are doing all of the work to preserve our local history.  I celebrate the small successes as I did when Sydenstricker School got their VA Historic Designation.  I posted about it on FB when it happened in June.
8:32am • #4
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And you KNOW that if any of those folks need a Realtor, you know they are going to call you.  You've connected with them. 
9:43am • #5
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Tammy-the good news is I know my posts are connecting when I get the contact messages from Active Rain.
10:27am • #6
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It's great to get feedback, especially stories of their own. Also, writing history and finding out more about a local place is always interesting!
12:29pm • #7
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Cindy, it is a great feeling when you know that the community is reading your posts. I just found out last week that my neighbor reads my posts and gave me a nice compliment....a good feeling for sure.
1:41pm • #8
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So you are a real estate broker, writer and now you can add historian to your list.  I do enjoy reading your local history posts.
4:18pm • #9
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You know, that is a good idea. I had not thought of doing local history yet. Hmmmmm.
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Bud and Beth-I really liked getting the email from John with the memories his step-dad passed on about his time at Sydenstricker School.
5:58pm • #11
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Rebecca-your posts on your local community and shops are top notch.  I'm sure they have brought extra recognition to the area.
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Chris Ann-received a call today from someone who was given my name by a local shop owner in Occoquan.  They had read my posts on the town and told them to call me.
6:00pm • #13
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Cheryl-you have lots of history in your area.  Have some fun with it.
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Cindy, wow, that is really, really cool. it is exciting that these folks are seeing your posts and sending you comments definitely brings this history to life with a greater depth. Love it.

Cal
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Cal- it is nice to get positive reinforcement for highlighting small historical sites that are often overlooked by many.
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