Category Archives: Mansion Preservation

A Tea Party at Silvermont

Posted on January 26, 2016 by

An “old-fashioned” Bridge Tea was held at Silvermont on January 16.  Read more

Posted in Fund-raising, In the News ..., Mansion Preservation

Silvermont Benefactress Lee Stewart to be Remembered

Posted on January 4, 2016 by

Emily “Lee” Mashburn Stewart passed away in Marietta, Ga ., Dec. 14, 2015, surrounded by four generations of loving family… The rejuvenation of Silvermont was her proudest contribution to the Brevard community. With Jan Osborne she oversaw the creation of … Continue reading →

Posted in Mansion Preservation, Memories, Second Floor Museum

Christmas Open House December 5

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

The Friends of Silvermot invite you to an open house at Silvermont on Saturday, December 5, from noon until 6:30 pm.  Silvermont is located at 364 East Main Street in Brevard and will be dressed in her finest holiday trimmings.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Mansion Preservation, Second Floor Museum, Upcoming Events

Judith Duff Prints of Silvermont Available!

Posted on June 28, 2014 by

Internationally known potter Judith Duff has donated prints of her original water color of Silvermont Mansion to the Silvermont Centennial Committee’s fundraising efforts. Duff, a resident of Transylvania County, painted the original water color in the 1980s as part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fund-raising, In the News ..., Mansion Preservation

DAR Awards $10,000 Grant For Silvermont – Brevard NC

Posted on May 28, 2014 by

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) announced that the organization will be donating $10,000 to the Transylvania County Historical Society to support the Silvermont Centennial Committee’s effort to repair and refinish the windows of Silvermont. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fund-raising, Mansion Preservation

Celebrate Silvermont: A Family Event

Posted on May 8, 2014 by

June 21, 2014.  Mark your calendars and spread the word.  You will not want to miss this and neither will your friends!  Come join us for a wonderful, fun-filled day.  We will have activities for kids, craft and food vendors, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fund-raising, Grounds Projects, Mansion Preservation, Upcoming Events

Silvermont House Museum Opens March 21

Posted on March 14, 2014 by

A sure sign of spring is the reopening of the Silvermont House Museum located at 364 East Main Street in Brevard.  The nine room museum will be open to the public beginning March 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. on … Continue reading →

Posted in Mansion Preservation, Second Floor Museum