A historic picnic and social event returns to the St. Elmo Community in south Christian County on Thursday, July 18th.
St. Elmo Homemakers President Kathleen Carter said the picnic will help fund efforts to restore and preserve the St. Elmo clubhouse, which is one of two historic one-room schoolhouses in Christian County.
click to download audioCarter says renovations began a few years ago when the picnic returned, with the interior of the building the next project.
click to download audioClub member Sarah Chambers says the St. Elmo picnic brings visitors from around the region.
click to download audioCarter says the picnic will take place at the Glass Farm shop located off Bradshaw Road near the St. Elmo community.
Carter and Chambers say the meal will feature bar-b-que and a variety of desserts.
Tickets for the picnic can be purchased at the event or in advance at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Welcome Center at Trail of Tears Park on Pembroke Road or from any member of the St. Elmo Homemakers Club.
