(8 quotes found)
“This is where one of the most important Americans lived during one of the most important periods in American history. Unfortunately, people don't even know we are here.”
Catherine Dean
“We'd love to get more people here so we can share this important piece of history.”
“We don't have a lot of Henry's personal items because when he died, his family had an estate sale, ... Henry's belongings were dispersed.”
“Scotchtown is a curatorial puzzle, ... Because it was such an active time in American history, [Henry] wasn't really keeping good records on the type of furniture he used or the food they bought.”
“It is vital that Scotchtown be preserved so others can continue to learn, ... Place is so important to understanding the past. Without an understanding of the past, what good are we for the future?”
“We don't have a lot of Henry's personal items because when he died, his family had an estate sale. Henry's belongings were dispersed.”
“Scotchtown is a curatorial puzzle. Because it was such an active time in American history, [Henry] wasn't really keeping good records on the type of furniture he used or the food they bought.”
“It is vital that Scotchtown be preserved so others can continue to learn. Place is so important to understanding the past. Without an understanding of the past, what good are we for the future?”
