history needs your help

The Middle Tennessee Anthropology Society (MTAS) is organizing a fundraiser to benefit Wynnewood State Historic Area, located in Castalian Springs, Tennessee. Wynnewood is located across the street from the current site of the MTSU Archaeological Field School and is managed by the Bledsoe’s Lick Historical Association (BLHA). The BLHA and its members have supported various MTSU Archaeological Field Schools for over 15 years by providing funding, facilities, resources, and assistance. Wynnewood has been the base of operations for the MTSU Archaeological Field School for nearly two decades.

During the night of February 5, 2008, the historic property of Wynnewood suffered extensive damage –the entire second floor is gone and the original contents of the house were scattered across the property. Numerous trees, many of them over 100 years old, were uprooted as well. The damage is extensive (see attached flyer for pictures).

Officers and members of the Middle Tennessee Anthropology Society will hold a benefit yard-sale on the KUC Knoll, weather permitting, on Thursday, February 14, 2008.

What can you do to help?

* donate clothes, knick-knacks, cd’s, books, etc. to be sold
* volunteer your time to price items the night before,
* set-up items in the morning,
* and/or sit at the yard sale during the day

If you are interested in helping us, please contact any of the following people:

Lynn Funkhouser, MTAS President (jlf2x@mtsu.edu)
Erik Porth, MTAS Vice President and Fundraiser Coordinator (esp2h@mtsu.edu)
Dr. Tanya Peres, MTAS Faculty Advisor (tperes@mtsu.edu or 904-8590)

*Donations will also be accepted. Checks can be made to: Bledsoe's Lick Historical Association, a 503c organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

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Wynnewood was been, and will hopefully continue to be, a source of pride for the Castalian Springs community - please help us show our gratitude to this community for everything they've done by donating goods, time, or money to this event.

Thank You!!