Eight Pecks make more than two bushels -- A celebration of our heritage.
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(by Gloria) When Grandma lived on Broadway, a neighbor told the Jewish Welfare Group about the family's poverty. A rep came to grandma's door and offered help. Grandma said they were fine. However, Aunt Lubah was standing near-by and interrupted...
Read More(by Gloria Miller) Uncle Earl lived at Rose and Hawk's home on Wythe Avenue after Shelly left. When he decided to marry Aunt Leslie, he brought her to Richmond to meet the family. They arrived after Susee, Steve and Gloria were asleep. So the next morning, the 3 little ones were...
Read More(by Joyce C.) It all started when an athlete from Ruxton Ave. (Nat), met a model from Broadway Ave. (Zel). They got married and had Peck's Restaurant. There was a whirwind honeymoon in Miami, FL. followed by memorable summers in Camp Tamiment.
Read More(by Rose) "The year was 1938, January 9 was the date When Nat took Zel for his mate, and Zelda did choose Nate. A wonderful wedding, a honeymoon grand And off they went to Florida land..."
Read More(by Elaine and Shelly) What happy times... The family together built the house, especially May, Willie and Howard. They would go every weekend until it was finished. It had a long living room where all the kids would sleep on cots...
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