“We are surrounded by history”

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The city of Monticello is very fortunate to be home to many beautiful and important historic buildings. Many of these buildings are well-preserved, fine examples that demonstrate the artistry of their respective time periods. Whether the buildings are residential or commercial, residents and visitors alike enjoy observing and appreciating these beautiful pieces of history. However, there are more pieces of history that sometimes go overlooked. Things like family heirlooms and antiques are just as important as buildings when it comes to representing the past. They all have unique and remarkable stories behind them, and those stories help us form our