Monica Wooton, a lifelong resident of Magnolia, is the recipient of the 2018 Historical Person of the Year Award because of her contributions to the Magnolia Historical Society. This honor is given by the MHS Board when a person’s credentials and historical work are considered a significant contribution. She is the eighth recipient of this special award since the Society was formed in 2001.
In addition to being a founding member, Monica served as President for several of the 17 years MHS has existed. She was the Project Manager (editor, writer and photographer) for the award-winning Magnolia history books. Her involvement includes writing historical articles which spanned numerous historic topics, guiding new writers in memoir writing workshops, participating in book sale events, partnering with other Magnolia organizations on historical projects, archiving documents/photos, directing the creation of the MHS stone sculpture (located in Magnolia Village) and much more. She is now building a team to create Magnolia History Book III – Magnolia: Mid-Century Memories (50’s & 60’s).
We thank Monica for her past and her continued interest in preserving Magnolia history.
