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Thursday, January 17, 2013
GHOSTS OF MAYFLOWER: BOOK GIVEAWAY
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
BEFORE I WAKE by Tamera Lawrence
Someone wants her dead, but she just won’t die.
Touring a farm for sale, Christine Walter discovers a hidden secret, one involving a small child. Christine confides to the charming Realtor her concerns, intending to seek the authorities. But all is not what it seems. For Christine has just awaken into a nightmare, where her life and that of the terrified child hangs in the balance. It’s up to Christine to find a way to save them both and discover just how far love can stretch.
BEFORE I WAKE is a chilling tale of murder, deception and revenge. Death is only a heartbeat away.
Now under contract and coming soon!
Other books by Tamera Lawrence, available Amazon & Barnes & Noble.com
WRECKER
GHOST OF MAYFOWER: A PENNHURST HAUNTING
THE POND
BEFORE I WAKE: COMING 2013
Other books by Tamera Lawrence, available Amazon & Barnes & Noble.com
WRECKER
GHOST OF MAYFOWER: A PENNHURST HAUNTING
THE POND
BEFORE I WAKE: COMING 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
EVANS-MUMBOWER MILL - A TREASURED PAST
EVANS- MUMBOWER MILL
http://www.wvwa.org/evans_mill.htm
Old buildings have always fascinated me. So much history can be found within a building's walls. I think about the people that once lived there, the lives they led. I wonder what they did for fun, what their family's were like. How they died.
So...when I discovered that an old mill that once belonged to my great-great grandfather was still intact and was in fact, owned by a historical society, I couldn't wait to see it.
Henry Mumbower bought the Evan's Mill in 1858 and it was ran by his family until around 1930. Henry had a wife named Catherine and eight children. His granddaughter, Grace Mumbower Hicks was my grandmother. She name my father after Henry Mumbower and her other son, David after David Mumbower.
Today the Evans-Mumbower Mill is owned by the Towamencin Historical Society, who have restored the mill to its former glory. Tours and events occur throughout the year. I visited the mill last year and had gotten to see the workings of the mill and how it was powered. It was fascinating. I tried to imagine my grandfather working in the building. I could almost feel his presence.
I'm looking forward to the 2013 Halloween season, when the mill will be turned into a Halloween attraction. Stay tuned for further information when the time arises. I plan on visiting it this year when Ole Henry will rise from his grave and I can finally meet Grandpa Henry face to face.
THE MUMBOWER MILL when my family owned it. |
The Mill Today |
Henry & Katherine Mumbower & daughter |
Mumbower Clan |
My Grandmother, Grace Mumbower |
Free tours of the Mill are given at 1:00pm to 4:00pm on the third Sunday of the month in the spring, summer and fall.
Address:
Evans- Mumbower Mill
Evergreen Drive and Swedesford Road
Flourtown, PA 19038
http://www.wvwa.org/evans_mill.htm
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