Category: 1787 Seth Babb Homestead in Greenville, TN
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Hurricane Helene Aftermath
I’ve received at least a dozen requests from various people wanting to see the status of Seth’s Homestead in Greeneville, TN. After a number of inquiries, we have been able […]
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Seth’s Little Wagon – Restored!
It took longer than expected but the Little Wagon that has thus far been relegated to the 2nd floor of Seth’s Homestead in Greeneville, TN has been restored. Our craftsman, […]
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The Little Wagon @ Seth’s Homestead
That day in 2018 that we finally welcomed the public into the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead in Greeneville, TN was very magical to me. It was the culmination of 14 […]
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Seth Babb Homestead Update
I now have pictures of the finalized new banister and 2nd floor stairwell enclosure to show off. But first, here is a quick look at the before and after photos […]
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Seth Babb Homestead Update
We’ve been a work recently improving the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead in Greeneville, TN and I wanted to share some initial pictures of the progress we’ve made thus far. Stairwell […]
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Homestead Progress
In November, Canjoe John and his trusty assistant Zach spent a good bit of time finishing out the new Protective Stone Skirt that was installed over the last year. While […]
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Some Good News
We can all use some good news and while this isn’t a major announcement, I feel that anything that changes the subject right now is a great thing. Last week […]
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Merry Belated Christmas from the Seth Babb Homestead
I’ve been bogged down in the Pauper’s Cemetery project since the weekend before Christmas when an article about the project was featured in the Dallas Morning News. A flurry of […]
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The Cane of Phillip Babb
The owner of a Elk Horn walking cane has graciously agreed to share their treasure with the Babb Family at large. The cane is attributed to a Phillip Babb of […]
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Homestead Pics
I’ve finally received pictures of the new stone skirt at the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead and it looks great! It’s been a long slog, as it always seems to be […]
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Stone Skirt Installation Underway
I’m still waiting for the first pictures to come through, but wanted to let everyone know that the installation of the protective stone skirt has begun at Seth Babb’s 1787 […]
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A whole new museum!
The Greeneville Greene County History Museum announced last Thursday night (at their new exhibit reception) the start of a capital campaign for their new building. This is the rendering of […]
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Replica Dough Bowl purchased for Homestead
As many who attended the Babb reunion last summer will recall, the 1800s Dough Bowl from the Babb Homestead has a large crack down the center and is in fragile […]
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1787 Seth Babb Homestead featured in Early American Life Magazine
I was thrilled to learn that Early American Life Magazine has an article on Seth’s place in their May/June issue. Since newsstands aren’t exactly common these days, I’m re-posting the […]
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Setting it in Stone
This week I have purchased the 8 tons of stone needed for the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead protective skirt. This is needed to keep wild animals from seeking shelter under […]
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GOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!
Today a Knight in Shining Armor showed us the light at the end of the tunnel and pushed us over our Fundraising GOAL by donating $2000 to the effort. These […]
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Homestead Fund Raising Update
With a variety of new donations we have received through the US Mail we have now raised a total of $8250 towards our goal of $10,000! The matching funds have […]
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Double Your Money
I have great news! We have received $1000 in donations towards the project via US Mail! Additionally, I am proud to announce a Challenge Matching Gift just in time for […]
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Homestead Fund Raising off to a great start!
Our project to install a protective stone skirt and proper entrances to the front and back door of the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead is off to a great start with […]
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Seth Babb Homestead Fund Raiser Launched
After a 14-year painstaking restoration process the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead is ready to open to the Public in Greeneville, Tennessee to be used as a Teaching tool of the […]
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Memories from the Stonecypher Cabin rededication.
Thanks to Rick Stonecypher for all the great pictures of the Stonecypher Cabin rededication.
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Stonecypher Family Cabin Dedication on August 18th
Stonecypher Family Cabin Dedication The Stonecypher Family will be dedicating their families cabin on August 18th 10am at the Davey Crockett Birthplace Homestead. Their land was used to form the […]
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This Really Old House –Greeneville Sun 6/20/2018
This Really Old House –Greeneville Sun 6/20/2018: The Greeneville Sun did a really thoughtful piece about Seth’s Homestead to introduce the public to it. You can read the full […]
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Babb Homestead Honored by Tennessee Historical Society
This just made my day! News has just come in that the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead in Greeneville, TN has been awarded a 2016 Award of Distinction for the Building […]
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Words Cannot Express…
Words cannot express my emotions as I did the final walkthrough to sign off on the completion of the Homestead last weekend. We brought the good camera and […]
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Stick a fork in it!
You can stick a fork in it, cause it’s done! I was notified today that the final touches are complete and the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead is ready for the […]
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Nathanael Greene Museum has a new name
The Nathanael Greene Museum has undergone a name change to more accurately reflect their mission. Hence forth they will be known as the Greeneville Greene County History Museum. The address […]
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Elinor Babb Stroud – Obituary
Many of you may remember Elinor from the 2007 (San Antonio) & 2012 (Greeneville) reunions. Elinor is also the sister of member Lynn Babb. ———————– Elinor Babb Stroud, age 91 […]
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Shaking it up
Seth Babb’s 1787 Homestead, got its new permanent roof last weekend. I have attached what I believe is the first picture ever of the virtually completed exterior. The new cedar […]
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All Done!
Inexplicably, the job that was supposed to take 3 days ended up being completed in 1 day. The ROOF IS FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to Canjoe John for coordinating the whole thing! […]
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Roof Construction has Started!
Mother Nature gave us a partial reprieve on the weather in Greeneville, TN today and work has begun on putting in place the permanent roof. Simultaneously, additional painting will be done […]
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Roofing to begin Saturday November 1st!
We have contracted with a roofer and work is tentatively set to begin this Saturday, November 1st and is expected to last 3 days. The weather in Greeneville, TN is […]
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Updated Pictures of Seth Babb’s Homestead
There were several of Seth Babb’s descendants on hand for the one day opening of his Homestead in Greeneville, TN. One of them snapped these photos and passed them along […]
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Babb Homestead Opens to the Public (One Day Only!)
The Nathanael Greene Museum plans to provide a first glimpse to the public of Seth Babb’s Homestead on October 5th, 2014 (12:30-4:00pm) at a Sunday Social: Family Picnic Fundraiser. Work […]
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True Colors
After a pause to honor the late Earl Fletcher, we are starting to pick up the pieces and are working to finish the job he dedicated the last years of […]
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Babb Homestead Updates
The fireplace inside Seth Babb’s 1787 Homestead in Greeneville, TN is virtually complete. I received these photos today from Canjoe John. Just days before Earl Fletcher’s death, they worked together to […]
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Earl W. Fletcher Jr. (Died: Aug. 22, 2014)
Died: Aug. 22, 2014 Earl W. Fletcher Jr., 65, of Mosheim, passed away Friday morning at the Nathanael Greene Museum. He was the director of the Nathanael Greene Museum. Mr. […]
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New Views of the Chimney
Here are some additional views of the new chimney provided by a different family member who was there shortly after construction. In them you can see the large pile of […]
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Chimney Pictures
As promised, here are some first pictures of the completed chimney at the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead. While it is still clearly a worksite, you can get a good look […]
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Extra! Extra! (Greeneville Sun Article dated July 09, 2014)
The reconstruction of the Chimney at the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead was picked up by our friends at the Greeneville Sun. I almost overlooked the article after the TV Station […]
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First look at the Seth Babb Homestead Chimney
WCYB, an NBC News Affiliate in the Greeneville, TN area has picked up our story about the homestead reconstruction. The story makes it sound as though the home was just […]
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Chimney Construction is underway!!!!
I have exciting news! We were finally able to start construction today on the chimney at Seth Babb’s Homestead in Greeneville, TN. This is one of those cases where we […]
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The Park board is in final contract negotiations with a Mason to complete the chimney
Just a quick blurb. I received news that the Fox Memorial Park advisory committee is winding up negotiations with a new Operative Mason (the kind that lays bricks). A Speculative […]
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Spring in Greeneville, TN
Spring is finally in the air in Greeneville, TN! It has been a long hard winter along the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains, but with warmer temperatures its almost […]
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On the Homestead stretch!
We have made some great progress on Seth’s Homestead over the last couple days. Good weather in Greeneville, TN has provided a “window of opportunity” and thanks to the hard […]
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Greeneville Sun Article on Babb Homestead (Nov 19, 2013)
My recent trip was picked up by the Greeneville Sun in today’s edition on page 10. There is also a shout out to Lynn & Dacie Babb who met me […]
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Greeneville Sun Article on Babb Homestead (Nov 19, 2013)
My recent trip was picked up by the Greeneville Sun in today’s edition on page 10. There is also a shout out to Lynn & Dacie Babb who met me […]
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Announcements! Announcements! Announcements!
I’ve just completed 8 different meetings over 3 days and am now back at the Knoxville Airport waiting on my little jet liner to take me home. The flight is […]
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Quick update
Lots of great stuff has happened today and I’ve barely had time to think. I’ve met with our Blacksmith and the Greeneville Sun and I’m heading into a meeting now […]
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Heading to Greeneville, TN
I’m at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport waiting on a little jet liner to take me away to Tennessee! Once in Greeneville I’ll be climbing the stairs to the […]
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Improving on History
The new front and back doors have been completed and are awaiting the proper time to be permanently hung. We did our best to recreate the doors as the originals, […]
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Blowing Smoke
I’m thrilled to announce that Fox Park foundation has received a grant from the Mary G. K. Fox Foundation for $5,000 towards the chimney restoration. I’m hoping this is the […]
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Fox Park Fair
In addition to being the new location of the Seth Babb Homestead, Fox Park in Greeneville, TN is also the home of a twice weekly fair, where the vendors make […]
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Greeneville Sun Article: Jan 24, 2013
The Greeneville Sun has put together a nice article discussing the work on the Homestead Doors & Hardware. The Images never display well on this site, so I’ve placed them […]
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Back Door Guests are Best!
We have been trying various combinations to interpret the front door as it might have been. Unfortunately it isn’t known exactly how these were done. We found in the homestead […]
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Sparks Fly!
I love this picture! Sparks are flying in Greeneville as Jamie Tyree reproduces new strap hinges from old iron for the Babb Homestead. The hinges are due to be installed […]
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Homestead Update/Reunion pushed back to 2014
I wanted to provide you an update on progress at the Homestead and some news about the upcoming reunion. Front Door: Hugh has informed me that the door we are […]
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Homestead funding update
A few members have stepped forward to provide loans and additional donations to allow us to complete the Babb Families portion of the Reconstruction by year’s end. About half of […]
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Homestead Budget Report 11/26/2012
My apologies in advance for the length of this message. It is a thorough accounting of the project’s progress and remaining obstacles and I want to make sure everyone understands […]
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Phased Budget Details
Attached is some additional detail on the project phases. Repost: Originally posted on Nov 26, 12
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Log Home: Phase 2 Complete / Phase 4 Nearing Completion
The Structural phase of the Homestead’s Repair & Reassembly of the exterior is complete! This phase included the Log Repairs/Replacement as necessary/Restoration, Ground Floor Joist System creation, Reassembly, Roof System […]
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Homestead Progress Report (10-23-2012)
I just got out of a very productive status meeting for the homestead and wanted to share some news. Lots is happening! In fact, so much is happening that […]
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Progress on Re-Construction/ <$1000 to go
We are starting up work again this week on Seth Babb’s Homestead and hope to have the outside secured and complete by the end of this week. The interior work […]
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$775 received! $1547 left to raise!!!
I’m starting to taste victory! We received $775 in the last two days towards completing Seth Babb’s Homestead. We now have just $1547 left to raise to complete the interior […]
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$2322 left to raise
We received a $500 donation in yesterday’s mail and are now down to $2322 left to raise to complete the interior restoration of the 1787 Babb Homestead. The newsletter is […]
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Newsletter Delayed/$2822 left to raise
Due to a family emergency, delivery of the paper edition of the newsletter has been delayed. We are hoping to get it out this week. The situation has highlighted a […]
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2012 Reunion/Re-Dedication Group Photo
I finally laid my hands on the Group Photo from the Dedication and wanted to share. Repost: Originally posted on Jul 10, 12
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Donations needed to finish the job
Recent work has exhausted our funds that were donated by the members of the Babb Family Association over the last 8 years. To finish this project we need more money. […]
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Pictures from 2012 Dedication/Reunion
It turns out we still have more money to raise on the Homestead to finish the job. I’m still working up the details, so more on that in a couple […]
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New Picture of Babb Homestead
Lots of work will take place this week in preparation for the dedication this weekend. It is starting to look like a Home! I can’t wait to see everyone in […]
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Homestead Update
Work is progressing on the Homestead and we hope to have most things completed by the reunion. The chinking and daubing are virtually complete and plans are to finish up […]
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Work Resumes on Babb Homestead
Work resumed today and will continue all week at the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead. It is hoped that we can finish getting the place weatherproofed by the end of the […]
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The Homestead is in the news again!
I am very excited that my Alma Mater (Austin College) has published an article I wrote about restoring Seth Babb’s Homestead in their online magazine. 🙂 You can read the […]
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Seth Babb Homestead in the News Again!
Our project is in the news again! The 1787 Seth Babb Homestead rebuilding has once again been featured in the Greeneville Sun, by Staff Writer Ken Little. The article discusses […]
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Chinking Party April 14th
Finishing touches are being put on The Homestead’s roof and we are looking to the next major phase of our project. The Babb Family Association is planning a “Chinking Party” […]
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1000 Words
I’ll let the picture do the talking here. 🙂 Source: Ken Little in the Greeneville Sun 2012-02-03 Page 01 Repost: Originally posted on Feb 8, 12
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Reconstruction Work Resumes at Log Home
Over the last few days the roof has been virtually completed and was the focus of today’s front page of the Greenevile Sun. Since we are getting so much attention […]
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A Birthday Gift
I got the great news while at my Birthday dinner (47th) that Carla Bewley had arranged the donation of Chimney stones which will count towards our Goods & Services goal. […]
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$2956 left to finish the job!
We have gotten additional cash pledges totalling $752 which includes a sponsorship of the Interior Stairs by Lynn & Dacie Babb with their children Keith & Karen. Thanks to all […]
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Roof, Doors & Windows Green-lighted on Seth Babb Homestead
Due to new pledges for $1500 more in cash and a Goods donation of approximately $1125 we have been able to green-light the completion of the remaining portions of Phase […]
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Seth Babb Homestead: Finish the Job
Where do we stand? We finally have a full accounting of the work done thus far and having written some big checks for the reassembly of Seth Babb’s Homestead, I […]
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Babb Rising
Construction on the new rooftop of the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead begins tomorrow! We had some delays in getting the shaker shingles which has put us a few weeks behind, […]
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Daffodils along the bank
We have received word that the Nathaniel Greene Museum has given permission to Joe Huffman to plant Daffodils on the banks of the little creek beside the Seth Babb Homestead. […]
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1787 Seth Babb Homestead – Log Raising Journal
So, I’m now back in Dallas after the Log Raising and wanted to give everyone who wasn’t able to be there an overview of how the weekend played out. I […]
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PLANS FOR LOG CABIN AT FOX PARK UNVEILED BY Amy Rose
The Nathanael Green Museum is close to beginning to develop a portion of Fox Park according to discussion Tuesday at a meeting of the Greeneville Historic Zoning Commission. The museum’s […]
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You are cordially invited
You are cordially invited to participate in the Log Raising of Seth Babb’s Log Home aka “Babb Reconstruction – 2011” Greeneville, TN Saturday November 5th, 2011 On Saturday, Nov 5th, […]
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Inscription found / details on log raising
I just heard from the builder that an inscription was found on one of the logs. It is very faint, but clearly reads “Babb”. It is one of those things […]
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Log Raising set for November 4-6th
We got confirmation today that the Log Raising will be held November 4-6th. I don’t have particulars on what will happen each day, but I believe we will do the […]
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Save the Date: Log Raising on November 4-6th in Greeneville, TN
I can’t believe I am FINALLY able to say these words. Our 7 year wait is finally at an end! We appear to be all systems go to re-construct Seth […]