Sounds of history reverberate

  • Stewart Swanson gives a rose to Evelyn Davis Harmon, who shared her fond memories of Deas Chapel and the people who created it at a dedication ceremony Sunday for the restored organ at the historic church. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
    Stewart Swanson gives a rose to Evelyn Davis Harmon, who shared her fond memories of Deas Chapel and the people who created it at a dedication ceremony Sunday for the restored organ at the historic church. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
  • Bruce Brownlow, a local organist, plays the first notes of a hymn as the organ reeds fill the air in Deas Chapel with music for the first time in decades. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
    Bruce Brownlow, a local organist, plays the first notes of a hymn as the organ reeds fill the air in Deas Chapel with music for the first time in decades. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
  • Stewart Swanson recognizes Lucy Bland (this photo) and Jeannene Gosey (next photo) who came to Sunday’s dedication to share their relationship with Deas Chapel and Henry and Clara Davis. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
    Stewart Swanson recognizes Lucy Bland (this photo) and Jeannene Gosey (next photo) who came to Sunday’s dedication to share their relationship with Deas Chapel and Henry and Clara Davis. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
  • Stewart Swanson recognizes Lucy Bland (previous photo) and Jeannene Gosey (this photo) who came to Sunday’s dedication to share their relationship with Deas Chapel and Henry and Clara Davis. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
    Stewart Swanson recognizes Lucy Bland (previous photo) and Jeannene Gosey (this photo) who came to Sunday’s dedication to share their relationship with Deas Chapel and Henry and Clara Davis. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
  • Dr. Audrey Rosser Milo-Turner provided a glimpse into what life was like for African American people in the early days of Habersham County. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
    Dr. Audrey Rosser Milo-Turner provided a glimpse into what life was like for African American people in the early days of Habersham County. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
   Evelyn Davis Harmon spoke Sunday about many of the folks who made Deas Chapel an important part of Clarkesville’s history as the church’s renovated organ was unveiled as a central piece of the…

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