Wednesday, April 7, 2004

Progressive Dinner nears

The Senoia Area History Society is hosting its annual Progressive Dinner April 23, and April 24. Guests will be served a five-course dinner, with each course served in one of the town’s historic homes.

This year, the appetizers will be served at the Brandenburg-Merrick home, built in 1873. The Victorian Gothic house is owned by Jack and Ann Merrick.

The soup course is hosted by David and Rhonda Moye at 351 Seavy Street. The house was the long-time residence of Joe and Louise Atkinson. This is the first time the house has been open for such an event.

The pre-civil war home of Mrs. Libby Bedenbaugh, on Pylant Street, will be the location for the salad course. The Georgian style, also known as Plantation Plain, is also on the tour for the first time.

The entrée will be served at the Society’s headquarters, the Byrom family home, located at the corner of Couch and Pylant Streets. The house is the headquarters and meeting place for the historical society and houses the Gary Gruby “Portrait of Senoia” photograph exhibit.

Bruce and Julie Humphrey will host the dessert course in their 1860 cottage on Baggarly Way. The house was built by Dr. Brantley, one of the early physicians in Senoia.

Tickets are $40 each, and seating is limited. For reservations, call Pat Thompson at 770-599-3366.