We are delighted to receive these funds and the recognition of The National Trust for Historic Preservation.  National Trust President, Richard Moe, commented:  �Congratulations on your fine work and your success in being one of 13 projects that we were able to assist in this round of the Mitchell Fund.  The committee members were very pleased with the diversity and significance of the projects chosen for funding.  With the grant comes our warmest wish for success in your efforts.�

We are also happy to announce that the required matching funds � and then some, thanks to the diligence and generosity of our members and friends, have already been collected!  You have done us proud with your response to our fundraising efforts begun in January 2005. Our grateful thanks to everyone who contributed. Let us continue working so well together for the preservation and maintenance of this wonderful place!

                                                                        Bayard W. Allmond, Jr., M.D.

                                                                        Contributions and Grants Committee