The Surratt Courier

[Anita]

I received my Jan. issue a few days ago and Dave's article is wonderfully informative. As he points out, Rich Hill has a "rich" historical heritage without the Booth visitation. To look at the house today one would never know the significant ties it has to our country's founding.

Dave includes photos of portraits of Dr. Gustavus Brown and his wife and also of Rev. Richard Brown and his wife. Has the Smithsonian ever done an article tying these to the history of Rich Hill and the need for it's rescue?

Could not the 1.5 million be raised from private funds? If not, a loan of private funds in that amount to complete the renovation. When the renovation is complete the " reverter clause " would be removed. Then the Society could apply for state and federal monies to pay it back.