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utterly speechless, songless, whistleless…
As a college student I decided one day that it was time for me to memorize a poem. So quite quickly I learned the Ogden Nash poem, The...
Carolyn Welch
Sep 16, 2018


Congrats to the Collinsville Garden Club!!~
recently recognized with two awards for work done at the historic D.D. Collins House . . . These hard working members of the Collinsville...
Carolyn Welch
Aug 16, 2018


Digging Up For Throw Back Thursday ~
A few weeks ago, they did appear, Scout Troop 1093 ~ oh my what dears . . . Gloves they donned, shovels and rakes put to task, under the...
Carolyn Welch
May 31, 2018


Johnny Appleseed Tree Dedication Ceremony~
A number of people gathered at the historic D.D. Collins House on Thursday, November 9, 2017 for the dedication of the Johnny Appleseed...
Carolyn Welch
Nov 18, 2017


Johnny Appleseed Tree ~
On Tuesday, October 16, 2017 Trisha Haislar, Sarah Wilkerson, Bill Iseminger, and Lavadna Hines planted the Johnny Appleseed Tree. Bring...
Carolyn Welch
Oct 21, 2017


Scout Troop 1093 At It Again! ~
Trisha Haislar and Sarah Wilkerson catch Scout Troop 1093 digging around during the 2017 Autumn Garden Work Day . . . Oh my, what have...
Carolyn Welch
Oct 18, 2017


Elliot's Beauteous Memory Shared ~
A hearty "Thank You" to Elliot Schusky for taking this beautiful photo of a sunflower and Monarch butterflies this weekend at the D.D....
Carolyn Welch
Sep 10, 2017