Completed in 1910, the beautiful Guignard Mansion at Still Hopes is a cherished focal point of Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community.
The Guignard Mansion is a two story brick Georgian Revival designed and built for Gabrial Alexander Guignard. When it was completed 100 years ago, the mansion at Still Hopes was the largest house ever built in Lexington County. On November 22, 1983 it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. (more about the history of the Guignard Mansion)
Guignard Society raised $15,000 for the Resident Assistance Fund
On Thursday night, May 27, more than 160 diners celebrated the centennial of the Guignard Mansion at Still Hopes, and they raised $15,000 for the Resident Assistance Fund, which helps provide for residents who have outlived their resources and require financial assistance to continue living at Still Hopes. (full story and photos from The Columbia Star)
The Guignard Society was formed in honor of Dr. Jane Bruce Guignard who willed the Guignard Mansion and 39 acres of land for the establishment of a retirement community. It was her vision and gift that provided the compassionate, caring and vibrant community Still Hopes is today. (more information about the Guignard Society)
Every year at Still Hopes, the first weekend of May is set aside for the Family Day Picnic. On May 1st and 2nd, the Still Hopes campus hosted over 925 people, the largest crowd to date. Lunch was catered by Shealy’s barbeque and everyone pitched in by bringing their favorite dessert. This year the weekend focused on celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Guignard Mansion. The children enjoyed old fashioned activities like the May Pole dance, horse and buggy rides, sack races, and three-legged races. Members of the Guignard family were in attendance, and provided guided tours of the mansion. The Guignard Mansion Centennial Quilt, a group project created by residents, was unveiled and hung in the library for attendees to view for the first time.The New Century Salon Orchestra provided entertainment, playing songs from the 1910 time period. We were all thankful for the sunny weather, but most of all for this special time of fellowship between family, friends, and neighbors.
The Still Hopes Family Day 2010 and the Centennial Celebration of the Guignard Mansion is right around the corner. Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 2, residents and invited guests will enjoy a catered lunch and fun activities.
A special part of this year’s Family Day will be the Centennial Celebration of the Guignard Mansion. Built in 1910, this home has opened its doors to countless social gatherings through the years, including our annual Family Day weekend.
Residents and invited guests are encouraged to visit the mansion while at Family Weekend.
For additional details regarding the activities and Registration for each Family Day contact: sfrench@stillhopes.org 803-739-5015.
Also, please join us for a Centennial Celebration Worship Service Sunday at 11am.
