The 1855 Greek Revival home

on West Lanier Avenue has long been a city landmark. The job of transforming

the house into a working museum and tourism destination is the next step

in the process.

Displays must be acquired and

donations authenticated, although many items are already in the possession

of the commission. The "Road to Tara" collection was purchased

several years ago by the Downtown Development Authority and will occupy

one of the rooms in the museum.

John Lynch, spokesman for the

commission, has indicated that donations are currently being accepted

from members of the community to be used for display purposes at the museum.

The present plan is to utilize the various rooms in the house for different

themes, including the history of Fayette County, the city of Fayetteville,

the Civil War, the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife families, "Gone With The

Wind" and Fayette County veterans.

Individuals with articles relevant

to the museum can contact the Main Street office at City Hall in Fayetteville

for further information. Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House donation forms are

available through the Main Street office, or call Ann Woodall at 770-461-6029.

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