Wright Scoop Urges Share Stories - Folklore, Legend & Family Stories

Richmond, VA, November 02, 2012 --(PR.com)-- In celebration of national "family stories" and "life writing" month, The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright urges all to identify and record their heritage. In her book - Eco-legacy, a millennium woman’s heritage which is dedicated to the people of her community Laurel Historic District, she invites readers to walk on a path worn smooth by generational expectation. Savor nostalgia for places that are near and dear to heart, recall family traditions; and perhaps more importantly, renew experiences. Challenging all to celebrate their heritage because heritage is more than a possession, it is a gift: the birthright of their children.

Described as “heartfelt” by the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star newspaper, readers of Wright’s life-style writings are advised to read more in the rhythm of a poem and let her essays and poems speak to them. Scheduled to be available in e-book/i-book format, paper print format of Eco-legacy, a millennium woman’s heritage is available at Laurel Gallery at 2805 Hungary Road in Richmond (Henrico) Virginia or through retail and/online book sellers or Wright’s LuLu Sylvia’s Store option.

Project Background –
Wright, a founding Director involved in the establishment of Laurel as a Historic District, worked with residents to acquire both state and federal historical designation for their community. During Henrico County’s 400 year celebration, using family artifacts Wright encouraged residents to not simply identify but research and record their folklore, legends and family stories.

As a recipient of family artifacts, pictures and documents, she first approached ownership from a genealogy perspective; but when the opportunity to restore her family’s grave site occurred, Wright researched its history recording it with Henrico County’s historic places department. As a result, she received historical designation for the cemetery and was solicited to participate in a documentary - No Stone Unturned: Cemetery Identification in Henrico.

Through publishing a portion of her family’s history in a Lincoln Legacy anthology, she is one of nation-wide contributors recognized by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge George Washington Metal for their collaborative effort to promote an understanding and appreciation of America’s rich heritage and unique freedoms.

The present-day caretaker for her family’s 7th generational property, she credits the influence of community heritage, legacy of a rural Virginia agricultural childhood and Quaker lifestyle belief - view self as caretaker, not owner of property: a perspective of providing for present without sacrificing future – as the sources for her eco commitment. Recognized by Landscape Architect magazine as an Industry ‘mover & shaker’, the Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright seeks to inspire people to create an eco-legacy of CARE, a perspective of conservation, accountability, recovery and eco-efficiency – ‘green’ America’s landscape! To learn more about Wright’s activities or acquire a copy of her newly published book Eco-legacy – a millennium woman’s heritage visit web site www.TheWrightScoop.com or follow Twitter ID, Wright Scoop or Face-book group, The Wright Scoop.

Side Bar – “As an environmentalist and president of the Cornell Douglas foundation, I have been searching for new words to define those of us who advocate for protecting our natural resources for future generations. Wright's word- eco-legacy is perfect: it encourages all of us to recognize that water, land, and air are not expendable luxuries, but critical resources we must sustain in our roles as responsible stewards.”
-Ann Cornell, President Cornell Douglas Foundation