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P.A.S.T. Projects

Welcome to the pages that connect you to the different projects currently being undertaken by P.A.S.T. other than the website project.

Home and Structure Tours

The longest running project of P.A.S.T. provides a source of information for local history for both P.A.S.T. and those who take the tours. This project also serves as a fundraiser to support the projects of P.A.S.T. The Home and Structure Tours began as the Historical Home Tours Committee in 1995. Since that time a variety of structures have been opened up to the public for Colorfest weekend in Union County. Homes, churches, businesses, family farms, and a cabin have been toured every year. Each year of the Historical Home Tour brought different privately owned structures to the tour at least 50 years old. Due to the enthusiasm of owners of newer homes to support P.A.S.T. through the tours, the tour has recently included a few newer homes - all of which have a history of the location to be brought out as well as of the histories of the owners and past owners.

Historic St. Anne's Church

This quaint former Episcopal church was donated to P.A.S.T. by the LaFoon family. The goal for this project is that it will serve the community in a variety of ways including a small event location. Great strides have been made since the acquisition of this building through the efforts of dedicated volunteerism. A few weddings and small special events have been held at this site during 2005 and 2006. Email the chair of this project at stannes@pastonline.org if you have an interest in this project or would like more information or renting it for a small event.

State Forest Fire Tower

The State Forest Fire Tower is a unique structure in the state as well as the county. This tower is a rare remaining fire tower of its era and construction. P.A.S.T. has been collecting donations to help restore his tower. This structure was added to the State Register of Historic Sites.

Book & Video Projects

One manifestation of the Structure Tours is a wealth of information that P.A.S.T. hopes to preserve in book form. The first book will be of the information gathered during the first five years of the tour is looked for in 2007.
Video taped interviews with several older residents were undertaken in the last few years. The anticipated topic of the first video will be information on three early homesteads in Union County.

Educational Outreach

This school year, grants are being awarded for education projects about Abraham Lincoln.  For more information, please contact Rita Dodd.

 

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