Faison House Fried Chicken Drive-Thru Fundraiser May 16

The Smith McMillan Chapter of the Texas Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Faison House in La Grange on Tuesday, May 16, from 4:30 to 6:15 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church parking lot (across from H-E-B in La Grange). The drive-thru features a chicken dinner with red potatoes, green beans, grilled, squash, roll, and cobbler for only $12.

“Our organization is dedicated to historic preservation,” explained Regent Pamela Burke. “To that end, we are assisting the Faison Preservation Society in raising $12,000 to conduct a professional historical assessment of the property to guide restoration. Without this assessment, the organization will not be able to obtain other grants, such as one through DAR for historic preservation.”

The Faisons and the Smith McMillan Chapter have a common history. First, Nathaniel and Peter Faison, who lived in the home, are the grandsons of Kilby Faison, a revolutionary war hero. Additionally, Peter was serving as Junior Warden of St. James’ Episcopal Church when the current nave was begun in 1885. In 1976, a group of women gathered at St. James’ to form the Smith-McMillan Chapter of the DAR.

Tickets can be purchased online https://www.faisonhouse. org/chickendinner/,

from a member of the DAR or FPS, or by calling Gina Minzenmeyer (979-9663836), Marie Watts (713 6289065), Katy Beauford (713 412-5906), or emailing fundraising@ faisonhouse.org.

Members of Smith-Mc-Millan DAR thank you for purchasing a dinner and contributing to the preservation of a rare Texas landmark. Visit www.faisonhouse.org to learn more about this Fayette County treasure.