WOMAN’S CLUB: Have Fun While Preserving History!

June 15, 2019, WGNS Radio

(MURFREESBORO) The Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro is hosting its 2nd Annual Legacy Gathering fundraiser to preserve their historic house is set for 5-9PM on Saturday evening, July 20, 2019 at the Tasty Table, 215 North Church Street.

This event is being underwritten by The Villages of Murfreesboro.

It will also celebrate 103 years of the Club’s continued ownership and use of the historic Woman’s Club House at 221 East College Street.

The beautiful Italianate style home was built in 1856 for Dr. William T. Baskette and his wife, Helen M. Crichlow Baskette.

The Woman’s Club opened the first lending library in Rutherford County at the home with over 2,000 books collected. The home is on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Food will include a small plate and dessert bar. In addition, wine, beer and soft drinks will be included. Music will be provided by Tara Syester and Friends. Tickets will be $60 with $50 going directly to the Historic Preservation Fund.

Tickets may be purchased through www.eventbrite.com.

The Woman’s Club is a 501[c][3] Public Charity. Additional information is available on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheWomansClubofMurfreesboro and on the Club’s website at www.womansclubmurfreesboro.org.

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