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Local historian Laurie Webb shares holiday tales of Washington County life
Summary
At the club's December luncheon, Laurie Webb of the Washington County Historical Society read stories from his book and recounted local memories — from dairy-farming days to a DMV act of kindness — followed by musical performances.
Laurie Webb, a longtime local-history teacher and board member of the Washington County Historical Society, presented four short holiday-themed stories at the Washington County Republican Women luncheon, tracing everyday life in Saint George across generations. Webb framed the readings as local heritage snapshots, including a chapter from his book Milking Time about dairy farming’s role in early county life and recollections of newspaper carriers and family Christmas rituals.
One anecdote Webb shared described a woman at the DMV who could not afford registration fees and who received a $100 bill from a stranger; Webb later located that donor and said the encounter had stayed with him as an exemplar of local generosity. Webb introduced the set by saying, “I have 4 stories to tell you,” and read personal narratives that emphasized small acts of care and changes in the community over decades.
After Webb's talk the membership welcomed performer Brody, who described starting an arts-education business (the Stage Door) and performed several songs. Club leaders encouraged attendees to take Brody’s flyers and to support local arts opportunities.
Club leaders closed the program with thanks for the year and reminders about the January meeting date change.
