Grant Provides New Signage for The Reynolds Homestead
October 30, 2014
The Reynolds Homestead is pleased to announce the placement of seven new signs on the property which will aid visitors in understanding the history of the historic Rock Spring Plantation, a State and National Historic Landmark.
In addition to a sign providing an overview of the historic property,
six others have been strategically placed to provide information about
the historic home, family and slave cemeteries, tobacco barn, kitchen,
ice house, and creamery.
The signs were designed by Leigh Lally, environmental graphic designer
in the Virginia Tech Office of University Planning, and produced by
Envirosigns in Blacksburg. Volunteers Tom and Harper Steele and Pete
Zeien assisted staff in the installation of the signs.
"It was important for us to provide information for visitors who visit
our site when no one is available to provide a guided tour of the
historic property," said Julie Walters Steele. "Now, anyone who visits
can learn some of the history surrounding the Reynolds family’s Rock
Spring Plantation and the people who lived here."
The Homestead staff is very appreciative of the generous support from
the Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson, Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust
that funded this project, and other projects to help preserve and
promote this important historical property.