by Jim Wilkerson | Aug 31, 2024
Attention Artists! Enter the 2024 En Plein Air art contest. We are taking entries right now – up until October 5th. The kick-off event will happen right here at the Homestead on October 5th at 11:00 am. For more details and your entry form, CLICK HERE. Happy...
by Jim Wilkerson | Aug 7, 2024
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, DELIVERED AT THE DEDICATION OF THE COLLEGE AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL My fellow citizens, I count myself fortunate in being given the privilege of dedicating this university, and we are all as Americans to be congratulated that there are...
by Jim Wilkerson | May 7, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our friend, Lucien Cyril Kapp. Lucien passed away on April 30, 2024. Lucien was an advocate for local history and preservation long before most of us were born. He had 90 years of a life well-lived. He was an artist,...
by Jim Wilkerson | Apr 26, 2024
Spring is upon us at the Homestead! While we gear up for our last Fine Arts event this Sunday (more info here), our annual meeting took place last night, featuring Macon County Historian, Mark Sorensen. Mr. Sorensen spoke at length about a famous sculptress...
by Jim Wilkerson | Apr 24, 2024
A Cuban Luncheon on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the Arts Class was held in the dining room of the Millikin Home in January, 1900. Standing in front of the mirror in the center back of the picture is Anna B. Millikin. To her left is Mrs. Alethea Allen...
