Grant To Help Revitalize Standing Stone Day Celebration
The Standing Stone Historical Society will utilize a $8,000 Tennessee 250 grant to revitalize the Standing Stone Day celebration and preserve the history of the landmark monument in Monterey. Standing Stone Historical Society President Rebekah Beeler said the funding was awarded to support the upcoming October ceremony. Beeler said the grant aligns with the state’s […]
Origins Of Monterey To Be Honored Saturday With Standing Stone Day
Monterey remembers the famous Standing Stone Saturday, blown up to build the railroad in 1892. Standing Stone Day celebrates the origins of Monterey with an all-day festival. Monterey decided earlier this year to run the event, according to Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary. “Past couple of years, it’s been in decline,” Cleary said. “I don’t think […]
Standing Stone Day Postponed Due to Weather
Monterey’s Standing Stone Day has been postponed to October 24 because of rain Saturday. Standing Stone Historical Society President Rebekah Beeler said she has been watching the weather all week and wanted to avoid calling it off too early. However, Beeler said vendor concerns about crafts and food forced the decision. “We’ve literally never in […]
Monterey Faces Backlash For Monterey Hometown Project
The transfer of money from the Monterey Hometown Project to the town of Monterey is causing concern. The donations and grants for the project are in an account under the Standing Stone Historical Society non-profit umbrella. Standing Stone Historical Society President Rebekah Beeler said the main issue is the legality of the transfer. “I need […]
