On August 2 & 3, 2011, about 70 Porsches were on display at the Rose Hill Plantation House as part of the 56th annual Porsche Parade. Sponsored by the Porsche Club of America – Coastal Empire Region, the two-day event was part of an action-packed week with a full slate of activities, including four competitive events. Participants, including approximately 115 owners from across the country as well as international guests, enjoyed their two days of guided tours of the Rose Hill mansion and being served Lowcountry Boil & Barbecue.
In Loving Memory
Kathryn Elizabeth Kirk
April 25, 1953 - February 25, 2011
Today, we mourn the passing of our dear friend, Kathryn Elizabeth Kirk. Kathryn, a resident of Turney, Missouri, was a direct descendant (great, great granddaughter) of Dr. John and Caroline Kirk who were the original owners of Rose Hill Plantation and builders of the plantation house. She was a frequent visitor to Rose Hill during the past years and, along with her brother William Kirk of Overland Park, Kansas, generously placed many Kirk family relics and memorabilia under the care of the Whites for display in the house.
Her unique personality, her love for Rose Hill and her contagious enthusiasm will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
~ Robin & Rusty White, Rose Hill Plantation House
For Robin White's Tribute to Kathryn Kirk, click ....
Special events that have been held in past years:
Robin & Rusty White's Wedding ~ April 1997
Photo above by Susan McCann
Valentine's Day Fund Raiser for Capital City Opera of Atlanta February 1998
A silent auction featuring, among many items, a framed original print by local artist Tina Fripp.
Sons of Confederate Veterans Christmas Party/Meeting 2006
Jody & Anita Henson at SCV Christmas Party/Meeting
The White's 10th Anniversary & Robin's Birthday Celebration April 2007
The Whites with Kirk mirror Birthday cake replica of the house Ian DeNeeve entertains with classic guitar
Family and Friends gathered for LowCountry Boil at 10th Celebration James Kirk artifact was birthday gift to Robin from Bill Kirk
Rose Hill "The Dream" Art & Tea Tour featuring artist Tina Fripp ~ 2007
Southern Cross of Honor Dedication Service for
1st Lt. Clarence Benjamin Kirk
Co. E, 9th & 11th SC Volunteer Infantry, CSA
Bluffton Cemetery, Bluffton, S.C., July 21, 2007 Hosted by
The Gen. Richard H. Anderson Camp 47
Sons of Confederate Veterans, Beaufort, SC
A very SPECIAL Event at the house...
"An Evening with the Kirks"
May 9, 2008
For details and photos of the event .....
Rose Hill Plantation House was featured on HGTV's program,
"If Walls Could Talk" on November 25, 2008.
The Kirk's Return Home Visit May 21-26, 2009
Memorial Day weekend was very special this year at Rose Hill Plantation House. My Kirk family came home again! This time Bill Kirk (great great grandson of Dr. John and Caroline Kirk) brought his wife Jody and son Jarrett with him. Jarrett has just graduated from high school and this was the main purpose of the trip - to show Jarrett his ancestral grounds and to teach him about his roots. No celebrations and dedications this time. Bill had requested a private and quiet visit and introduction for Jarrett this year, so that is what happened.
Kathryn Kirk "Homecoming"
July 20 - 24, 2010
Kathryn Kirk (and two friends, Dee Smith and Marie Madinger -all from Missouri) returned for another visit this week. A soiree was held in her honor on July 22.
A silent auction was included to help raise funds to build a future Praise Chapel on the estate in Kathryn's honor.
During the party, Kathryn formally presented the Whites with the Civil War-era dining room table and chairs that belonged to the home's original owners, Dr. John & Caroline Kirk, Kathryn's great, great grandparents. She also presented the original portraits of Dr. & Mrs. Connor, parents of the wife of Willy Kirk (son of Dr. & Mrs. John & Caroline Kirk)
To view other photos taken at this event, please click.....
For link to newspaper article , please click .....
On April 20, 2011, Liberty Mutual Insurance's top executives held a cocktail party inside the mansion with pianist David Duckworth as entertainment. That night a tented dinner was severd on the lawn with a live performance by the legendary Ben Vereen and his band.
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Ben Vereen performs at Rose Hill Plantation for Liberty Mutual VIP Dinner
A very SPECIAL Event at the house...
May 21-26, 2009
