Taste of History: History Center honors three outstanding Hall County women

At this year's annual Taste of History, the Northeast Georgia History Center paid tribute to three women who have made a mark on the Gainesville/Hall community and the Northeast Georgia region. 

This year's program, entitled "Magnolias Among Us," honored Rosemary Dodd and Mary Hart Wilheit and posthumously recognized Nell Weigand.

Rosemary Dodd, a well-known local artist and former educator, was called "one of those free spirits who's enthusiastic about everything."

Mary Hart Wilheit was recognized for her service not just to the community but also to the state of Georgia. "If she hasn't served on a board or organization or led some important event around here, that's because it probably hasn't been invented," read the program.

Nell Weigand was dubbed "a consummate volunteer." Weigand contributed more than 10,000 hours of volunteer time to The Medical Auxiliary alone, and she volunteered for numerous other groups, as well.

Northeast Georgia History Center Director Glen Kyle said the Taste of History is the largest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds go to history center operations. The goal, said Kyle, was to raise $50,000 at the 2017 event. 

Attendees at the 2017 Taste of History visit outside the dining area at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall prior to lunch.

Diners enjoy lunch prior to the Taste of History program.

The fellowship hall begins to fill for the 2017 Taste of History, the largest fundraiser of the year for the Northeast Georgia History Center.

These ladies wait for their lunch companions at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall.

Lydia Ferguson's painting 'Magnolias Among Us' was one of the items in the Taste of History silent auction on Thursday.

Ginny Crumley (3rd from left), daughter of the late Nell Weigand, poses for a photo with honoree Rosemary Dodd at the Taste of History luncheon. Weigand was honored posthumously. (Photo by David Cook, Northeast Georgia History Center)

Governor Nathan Deal (2nd from right) and First Lady Sandra Deal (far right) visit with honoree Rosemary Dodd (2nd from left) before the Taste of History program on Thursday afternoon. (Photo by David Cook, Northeast Georgia History Center)

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