Every spring on the last Saturday in March, Friends gather at the Neill-Cochran House Museum to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Abner Cook.  On that day, music and balloons float through the air, wine flows, and lemon-rosemary cake — well, disappears.

While the day is dedicated to Abner Cook, he isn’t the only person whose accomplishments are recognized. Friends also honor individuals or teams who have given their professional talents in support of the NCHM with the Abner Cook Award.  All award recipients, we think, would win the approval of Abner Cook himself.   Here are past winners:

2006

Peter Flagg Maxson, architectural historian

2007

Kirk Hubbell, designer of NCHM computer game,  Sterling’s Gift

2008

Sue Winton Moss, historian

2009

Candace Volz, historical interiors designer, & John Volz, architect, Volz & Associates

The Neill-Cochran House Museum is lucky to have outstanding volunteers and supporters who give many hours and much energy toward fulfilling the museum’s mission.   Their contributions make the task of selecting an award winner difficult.  Who will win this year? Find out at the birthday event on Saturday.  We’ll see you there!

R.s.v.p. by March 23, 2010.

This year’s celebration is sponsored by D. Wilson Construction Co., Jose I. Guerra, Inc., Consulting Engineers, & Jaster-Quintanilla Structural & Civil Engineering.