2009 Special Projects

The following special projects have been identified by the The Perry Society to accomplish this year:

1) Album Quilt - Unveiled on September 26, 2009

In order to mark this Centennial year, we wanted to create an "Album Quilt", which is a quilt made up of individuals and groups that signed strips of muslin that were incorporated into the design of the quilt.

The quilt serves as a mark of the "settlers" from this modern time and can be enjoyed in 100 years from now. Your Great Grandchildren will be able to identify your family members' name and ponder about what it once was like to live in Carrollton in 2009, just like we think about the time back in 1909. Thanks to Melba Hamrick from The Old Craft Store in downtown Carrollton for assisting us and creating this memorable quilt.

The Centennial Quilt was dedicated at City Hall on February 16, 2010, before the City Council meeting. The diversity represented in the names that appear link the community together with each and every stitch. Signers ranged in age from 8 to 93. The Quilt stitches together Carrollton's rich history and vibrant future with signatures incorporated from descendants of some of its earliest settlers as well as some of its newest citizens. The funds raised by the Society were then put to use to support the Museum and its programs.

The City Council recognized the members for their contributions to the quilt at the City Council meeting.  

We could not have completed this project without your help.  All of you are an important part of this project and we hope that you will be able to visit the quilt at its permanent display place at the Josey Ranch Library on Keller Springs.

2) ” Walking Tour” - Date TBD

Similar to a parade of homes, The Perry Society would like to feature a few homes near the Perry Museum that highlight the settlers of Carrollton throughout the last 100 years. This could be a nice walking tour for some or easily drivable for others.

3) Restoration Projects – Throughout the year

The Museum desires replacing the wallpaper in each of the rooms with manufactured vintage wallpaper. New technology has created manufacturers that can replicate exact wallpaper design you would find in the early 1900s. The Museum Curator is currently seeking different patterns for review. The home has suffered some damage over the years and we look to assist in funding this restoration project.  

We could use your help or expertise!

If you would like to volunteer for any of these special projects or have expert knowledge in any of these areas, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the VOLUNTEERING page on the homepage and complete the information.