Educational Signage for Maverick Road
David Baker has offered to have the town of Hurley put up signage in recognition of our centennial:
"a historic sign erected indicating to the public the general location of the Hervey White Farm/Maverick Colony " (please read previous comments made by David Baker)
He is asking for language suggestions from us for the sign or he can write the description himself...
any suggestions?
"a historic sign erected indicating to the public the general location of the Hervey White Farm/Maverick Colony " (please read previous comments made by David Baker)
He is asking for language suggestions from us for the sign or he can write the description himself...
any suggestions?
posted by Doris at 3/31/2005 10:28:00 AM
10 Comments:
Shouldn't it be "THE MAVERICK"? I'd suggest something like:
THE MAVERICK
Woodstock's second artists colony founded in 1905 by Hervey White
and Frederick Vanderloo
MAVERICK
A well known artist
colony started in 1905
by writer Hervey White
and his associate
Frederick Vanderloo
What's this "second" business? And who knows anything about Frederick Vanderloo? Simplify! It should read: "The Maverick. Art colony founded by Hervey White in 1905. Tony.
THE MAVERICK
A long running artists colony founded by Hervey White in 1905. Home to painters, writers, actors & musicians. Original site of the Maverick Festivals, an annual celebration of the arts. Site of Americas longest running summer chamber music festival at Maverick Concerts.
2005 marks the centennial of the founding of The Maverick Art Colony
by Hervey White and (?) Van Der Loo .
Many well known figures in American arts & letters came to live and work
in the rustic cabins scattered throughout the woods.
A Concert Hall and Theatre were a vital part of the artistic activity.
From (?) to (?) the colony was supported by an annual Festival
drawing thousands of revelers to enjoy dramatic presentations,
games and food. The Concert Hall, is on the National Register
of Historic sites and continues to present a distinguished Chamber
Music Series each summer. The Theatre no longer exists, but many
artists, writers and craftsmen still live in the area carrying on the
original spirit of the Maverick.
Bolton Brown once remarked, "The Maverick was a state of mind, rather than a place."
To view the Maverick Rd. Historic Sign at corner of Rt. 375, click on the first link in right hand column, "Links".
Doris Licht
The site of Hervey White's Maverick Colony, located and acknowledged as a state of mind, free as a wild horse.
I have been keeping up with your thoughts and concern about the signate for the Maverick by visiting the site fairly regularly. As there is a limit on the verbage that can go on a sign, I will create one that represents your thoughts and wisdom. Your time and efforts are truley appreciated.
The site of Hervey White's Maverick Colony 1905-1944 just over the line from Woodstock
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