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We had such a great experience at Sweetwater on Saturday. It was so nice to see everything in the daylight and go inside of such a raw remarkable place. My daughter and I would love to volunteer at Sweetwater, whether its garden, pick up trash, whatever. My daughter is 14 and could really use the experience. It would be an honor to volunteer at such a magnificent place. Feel free to contact us any time. We especially would love to help with the gardening. Thanks so much!!
Kim P. and Abby

Hello,
I would be happy to help with upcoming events. I have spent the last thirteen months in Nashville helping my son open his law office. It is great to be home and find such exciting things taking place in Florence!
Please list me as a volunteer, I look forward to being at the meeting and helping in any way that I can.
Sandra M

Hi, my name is Barbara  and I would love to be a volunteer with your group. I'm currently working with the Friends of The Mound in an effort to do what the original deed called for, preserve and protect that sacred site from being destroyed and/or neglected. If you don't mind a rebel rouser on your volunteer list, count me in. I've also been on the City of Florence about the conditions in Florence Cemetery and keeping it up. I'm not afraid to speak up when the need is there.
Barbara

Hi, I am a retired school teacher with some knowledge of flowers and a love anything with a past. I am interested in helping with the SweetWater Garden Group. Late afternoons are good for me. Anyday of the week, but Wed. Here is my contact info-----
Carol

Hi, I was “lurking” on the posts on the Sweetwater gardens – about re-creating the grounds – and would love to help! I don’t know much about flowers but I will work hard.
I also was friends with Ms. Lettie Region when she lived in the house a few years ago. I visited her with her a lot in the mid-late 90’s and even helped her put in the garden on the west side of the kitchen building. She loved having cucumbers and squash and always had corn and some type of pole beans. I don’t remember much about flowers, of course, then the flower gardens were probably overgrown beyond recognition anyway.
I also spent time with Ms. Region just visiting and listening to her stories about the house and the grounds. She always said, “I only went to school through the seventh grade but I learned a lot in life”. She dreamed of Mrs. Smithson restoring the home and especially the old kitchen for Ms. Region to move into. She showed me the old piano and bed in the front rooms – always telling me, “don’t tell anybody these are here, they’re old and valuable”. She told stories of the piano playing all night and hearing sounds like a party. She also told about the funeral that was supposedly held in the foyer – and the scones on the wall lighting up. I was there one night when that happened and was terrified! I don’t know about ghosts or paranormal stuff, but I saw that for sure, myself!
I would love to help on the volunteer day and especially the gardening group. I can only work on weekends though – normal 8-5 job has to come first unfortunately.
Thanks for everything you’re doing to help restore this Old Lady to her grandeur.
LaDonna