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April 11, 2022

Chairman Cora Sue Spruill, The Garden Club of the Northern Neck

Dudley Brown was invited in spring of 2003 to join the Garden Club of Virginia as an Honorary Member. He played leadership roles in the 1996-1998 KVH tower construction, recent renovation of the existing structure, interior design, then recent renovations of kitchens and third-floor bathroom. He brought in specialists in color analysis, faux painting artists and gifted chandeliers from his personal treasures, including the two office chandeliers and the East Parlor. He is equally at home on a ladder in jeans or celebrating in a tuxedo. Upon accepting the honor, Dudley said, “It is never difficult to do things for people you love.” Read transcript of interview with Dudley Brown. 

Furlong Baldwin was invited in the spring of 2004 to join the Garden Club of Virginia as an Honorary Member.  A native of the Eastern Shore and honorary member of that club, he has shared his ancestral home, Eyre Hall, with the Garden Club of Virginia since 1942 during Historic Garden Week. He graciously accepted the invitation.