To say that I am proud is an understatement! Almost three years ago in January, I happened to make a post on Facebook, that it was the first time in 30 plus years that I never had a job to go to. Within one hour I received an email from Roland Andrews asking me if I would be interested in putting together a book, stories of our heritage! I never dreamed that I would be responsible for putting a book together!
I didn’t hesitate, I said yes! I made the plea on Facebook and received a number of stories from residents and former residents. And like I said at the beginning I am very proud to share with you that the book has been released!
When I made the appeal I stated that it would a book about “Our Stories Our Heritage” and that is the title. I want to thank Roland and the Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society for putting their faith in me to compile these stories.
A very special thank you to everyone who submitted their stories and also a very special thank to Sam and Pearl Dawe for donating Pearl’s collection of scrapbooks, 24 in total. These scrapbooks provided some very interesting stories.
Thank you to those who were involved with the editing!
The book is 278 pages long and contains a variety of photos. There are stories of survival, tributes, precious memories, poems, etc. The book sells for $25, if you are interested please contact me at 709-680-1231 or any member of the Board of Directors and they will make arrangements for you to receive your copy.
The book was released Dec. 4, 2024 and we are now SOLD OUT! We will be receiving another shipment in January. If you would like to order one please send email to joyce@pdgphs.com. Thank you to everyone who has purchased a copy, we greatly appreciate it!
Shipping costs extra up to Dec. 31, 2024 the rate is $8.00, I have been informed by the Post Mistress that come Jan. 1 the rate will be increased.
If you would like to order one now if you emt please forward payment to pdgphs.fundraising@gmail.com earmark it Heritage book.
With so many incredible stories left untold we will be collecting your stories for our Volume 2! So exciting, if you have a story you would like to share please contact me at 709-680-1231.
Thanks! Joyce
All proceeds from the sale of this book goes directly to the Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society.
Port De Grave Peninsula Heritage Society Inc. 