Leading off the weekend will be a gala evening at Kemp-Castle House in the East Lake Neighborhood. The home is a marvelous example of an award winning, renovated, farmhouse from the turn of the 20th century. The Gala Dinner will feature barbeque, libations, and entertainment on Friday evening July 18th. Jessica and Craig Castle, present day owners of Kemp - Castle House will host the event. In July of 1864 soldiers traversed this area during the Battle of Atlanta. Current residents have planned this event to celebrate the surviving plantation home and the New South development that began soon after the battle took place there. Join other history lovers as the Castle's open their home for an evening of history, celebration, good food provided by Southern Traditions and bluegrass music . The gala, beginning at 7:30 pm, is just one of the weekend’s events to commemorate the 144th anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta. The Kemp-Castle House has literally come a long way over the years... it even traveled from Kennesaw not too long ago. Shortly before its relocation, the farmhouse which had been constructed in 1900 was slated for demolition. Sylvia and Charlie Harrison, of East Lake and owners of nearby Meadow Nook (one of Atlanta's few antebellum homes), fell in love with the house as they drove back and fourth to visit Sylvia's sister. They Purchased the house and had it painstakingly moved to it's current location. To make room for modern conveniences and expand the house a second floor was added. Exterior siding and wood flooring original to the house clad the interior walls and floors respectively. For their efforts in remaining true to the historic character of the home the Harrisons were presented with an Atlanta Urban Design Commission award in 2000 for historic adaptation. Tickets are available in East Atlanta at Traders and from East Lake’s Peach State Realty, Inc. Individual tickets are $45 and a table for 10 can be purchased for $400. Menu for the 2008 BATL Gala at the Kemp-Castle House* Spicy Southern Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ring cooled with Strawberry Preserves served with Crackers Cheese Grits with Shrimp and Bacon Miniature Crab Cakes with Charleston Pink Sauce Jack Daniels BBQ Chicken Strips Fresh Green Beans Southern Caviar (marinated Black Eyed Pea Relish) served with Toast Points Sweet Potato Biscuits Filled with Ham and Chutney Orange Blossom Brownies and Mud Brownies Sweetened and Unsweetened Iced Tea and other libations *menu is subject to change as plans are finalized for the event B*ATL is raising money to erect and maintain National Park-like display signs across the battlefield area to augment existing historic markers. The new signs would have graphics and maps to involve readers more and provide a 365-day-a-year Battle of Atlanta experience for visitors as well as area residents. Last year's event was hosted by Sylvia and Charlie Harrison, who graciously agreed to host the Battle of Atlanta Gala at their renovated antebellum home. Historically known as Meadow Nook, the restored home was open for tours the evening of Friday, July 22nd as part of B*-ATL a three day event commemorating the 143rd Anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta. It was the second time Meadow Nook has played host to the B*ATL Gala. Visitors traveled back to pre Civil War East Lake at the home of original owner Col. Alston. The wrap around porch, gardens and historic out buildings provided a picturesque vista perfect for an evening of food and entertainment .
Leading off the weekend will be a gala evening at Kemp-Castle House in the East Lake Neighborhood. The home is a marvelous example of an award winning, renovated, farmhouse from the turn of the 20th century. The Gala Dinner will feature barbeque, libations, and entertainment on Friday evening July 18th. Jessica and Craig Castle, present day owners of Kemp - Castle House will host the event.
In July of 1864 soldiers traversed this area during the Battle of Atlanta. Current residents have planned this event to celebrate the surviving plantation home and the New South development that began soon after the battle took place there. Join other history lovers as the Castle's open their home for an evening of history, celebration, good food provided by Southern Traditions and bluegrass music . The gala, beginning at 7:30 pm, is just one of the weekend’s events to commemorate the 144th anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta.
The Kemp-Castle House has literally come a long way over the years... it even traveled from Kennesaw not too long ago. Shortly before its relocation, the farmhouse which had been constructed in 1900 was slated for demolition. Sylvia and Charlie Harrison, of East Lake and owners of nearby Meadow Nook (one of Atlanta's few antebellum homes), fell in love with the house as they drove back and fourth to visit Sylvia's sister. They Purchased the house and had it painstakingly moved to it's current location.
To make room for modern conveniences and expand the house a second floor was added. Exterior siding and wood flooring original to the house clad the interior walls and floors respectively. For their efforts in remaining true to the historic character of the home the Harrisons were presented with an Atlanta Urban Design Commission award in 2000 for historic adaptation.
Tickets are available in East Atlanta at Traders and from East Lake’s Peach State Realty, Inc. Individual tickets are $45 and a table for 10 can be purchased for $400.
Menu for the 2008 BATL Gala at the Kemp-Castle House*
Spicy Southern Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ring cooled with Strawberry Preserves served with Crackers Cheese Grits with Shrimp and Bacon Miniature Crab Cakes with Charleston Pink Sauce Jack Daniels BBQ Chicken Strips Fresh Green Beans Southern Caviar (marinated Black Eyed Pea Relish) served with Toast Points Sweet Potato Biscuits Filled with Ham and Chutney Orange Blossom Brownies and Mud Brownies Sweetened and Unsweetened Iced Tea and other libations *menu is subject to change as plans are finalized for the event
B*ATL is raising money to erect and maintain National Park-like display signs across the battlefield area to augment existing historic markers. The new signs would have graphics and maps to involve readers more and provide a 365-day-a-year Battle of Atlanta experience for visitors as well as area residents. Last year's event was hosted by Sylvia and Charlie Harrison, who graciously agreed to host the Battle of Atlanta Gala at their renovated antebellum home. Historically known as Meadow Nook, the restored home was open for tours the evening of Friday, July 22nd as part of B*-ATL a three day event commemorating the 143rd Anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta. It was the second time Meadow Nook has played host to the B*ATL Gala.
Visitors traveled back to pre Civil War East Lake at the home of original owner Col. Alston. The wrap around porch, gardens and historic out buildings provided a picturesque vista perfect for an evening of food and entertainment .
