About Mary Anne

Mary Anne Wood is a Chase City native with a deep appreciation for history, design, and community preservation. Her extensive retail experience and interior design expertise, paired with her natural good taste, make her an integral part of MacCallum More Museum & Gardens. As Vice President, she plays a vital role in shaping the future of membership engagement, historical restoration, and community outreach.

Connection to MacCallum More

Mary Anne has been involved with MacCallum More for many years, bringing her vision and leadership to several key committees. She currently serves as:

• Chair of the Membership and Hudgins House Committees
  
  
• Member of the Gift Shop Committee
  
  
• Trustee, Prestwould Foundation, Clarksville, VA
  
  
• Trustee and Deacon, First Baptist Church
  
  
• Charter Member, Save Our Heritage, Inc. (Dedicated to preserving Chase City’s historic buildings, including the Southside Roller Mill and Mecca Theatre)
  
  
• Charter Member, Up Town at the Lee, Inc. (Focused on revitalizing downtown Chase City through arts and historic preservation)
  
  
• Member of the Fortnightly Club of Chase City (A civic womans club that gives back to the community)

Favorite Aspects of MacCallum More

🌿 Favorite Garden Spot: Fish pond with a replica of “Putto with Dolphin” because of childhood memories of playing wedding there.

🗿 Favorite Statue or Sculpture: The Lion (now in the museum) originally in Mrs. Hudgins garden

🪶 Favorite Native American Artifact: Crystal Points

📜 Favorite Historic Feature: The Hudgins Family history fascinates me - what an influential family they were.

🎉 Most Memorable MacCallum More Experience: "As a little girl, I remember fondly walking the gardens with my mother and Mrs. Hudgins, who had the prettiest blue eyes ever!"

Mary Anne’s MacCallum More LOVE Story

❤️ It should be obvious that from my childhood the love for the family and gardens grew and what an honor to serve as a trustee.

Exciting Projects & Initiatives

Mary Anne is actively involved in expanding membership opportunities, preserving Hudgins House, and curating the MacCallum More Gift Shop. Her passion for historic preservation and community revitalization ensures that MacCallum More continues to be a beloved cultural treasure.

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