First & State

01/21/2025

Who is Lafayette? This is meant for kids - but it is easy to understand for all!

Remember this May 22, here in The City of Gallipolis - we will be celebrating his visit!

To learn more or to be involved, check out Lafayette200ohio!

Learn about the French nobleman who helped the Americans during their war for Independence.

01/18/2025

01/18/2025

💕🇺🇸🇫🇷2025 Sweethearts and Patriots Gala 💕🇫🇷🇺🇸

Sweethearts💕 and Patriots 🇺🇸🇫🇷 was founded by the District of Columbia Society Sons of the American Revolution in 2014 with the goal of supporting veteran causes.

Over the years the gala has raised more than $150,000 and has been attended by thousands of guests.

The 2025 Sweethearts💕 and Patriots🇺🇸 Gala will return to the French 🇫🇷 Embassy on February 15, 2025. VIP will kick-off at 6:00 PM and General Admission will begin at 7:00 PM.

Step into a night of elegance and history as we pay tribute to the iconic Marquis de Lafayette and the enduring Franco-American alliance.

This extraordinary event will raise funds to support the National Military Family Association and Comite de l'Entraide Defense, ensuring that Lafayette's legacy of liberty and service continues to inspire change.

Join us for a memorable night of glamour and goodwill, and help us honor the spirit of friendship and philanthropy that Lafayette championed. Your presence makes a difference!

Join us for this one-of-a-kind event!

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Website: https://www.sweetheartsandpatriots.org/

Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-sweethearts-and-patriots-gala-tickets-1006826925437?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/10/2025

My name is Angela DeGarmo Cremeens and I am a licensed Realtor in Southeastern Ohio. Most of you know me through Junktique Boutique, but I have some new folks joining me here so I wanted to take a minute to re-introduce myself.

Some of you are coming to my page because of your interest in acquiring property in our area. My team (The Amanda Wilson Team) and I can help you investigate and narrow down the broad property ownership opportunities available here in Southeastern Ohio. Although we help facilitate buys and sells throughout this entire area, our home base is here in Gallia County.

If you are interested in learning more, please like and follow this page, shoot me a message or fill out the "Contact Us" form at the tope of this page. Even if you're just browsing - it's good to stay nosey. You might see something come along that moves you. 😉

Once we get the conversation started, we will start introducing you to available and upcoming opportunities. Depending on your goals, we can help flush out property with appropriate access, area, timber value, subsurface market opportunity, land use, zoning, and degree of development.

I grew up here - on a 172 acre tree farm in Patriot, Ohio. My parents were both foresters and my husband comes from a long line of farmers & to***co growers. I am an advocate for our rural development and am proud to represent Appalachian Ohio. With a rich diversity of timberland, farms/pasture, creeks a'plenty, and the Ohio River hugging alongside all of it - it really is worth checking out. 🥰

Thanks for your time and here's to finding your next adventure!

Angela Cremeens

*Pic: Heading to the tree stand. Bow season in Gallia County.

12/22/2024

Live feed of our town! Just a little peek of Gallipolis In Lights! ❤️

12/11/2024

Please like and share!

This May will bring some amazing history, celebrations, special guests, performances, and visitors to our community from all over the country!

12/11/2024

The most important thing a community can do to improve its economy, attract tourism, and enhance residents’ quality of life is to create an attractive, walkable downtown. A place that makes people feel proud, joyful, and connected. When a downtown achieves this, it becomes a magnet for people—and where people go, businesses and investment always follow.

Successful places don’t just look good; they make people feel good. They make us feel sophisticated, dignified, and inspired. Think about the spaces you love visiting. These places aren’t just functional—they evoke emotions that keep you coming back. When a community creates a downtown that fosters those feelings, it transforms into a vibrant hub of activity and opportunity.

The best part? Every one of us already knows how to do this. Simply by being human, we understand what places feel good and which ones don’t. The spaces we want to avoid versus those we can’t wait to revisit. This isn’t complicated—it’s about creating environments where people naturally feel happy, comfortable, and connected.

When you focus on making your downtown a place where people want to spend time, the benefits ripple outward. Businesses thrive. Tourism grows. Property values rise. And your community gains a reputation as a destination. These places stand out because there are so few of them, making them wildly successful by their very nature.

Great downtowns don’t just attract people—they create lasting pride. And that pride is what fuels a community’s growth, stability, and future. This isn’t about fancy plans or big budgets—it’s about one simple goal: making people feel good. And when you do that, success will always follow.

11/27/2024

Thanksgiving Eve is my tradition.
Amid the chaos of renovations and decisions - I feel proud when I see her come to life.

It was a peaceful Thanksgiving Eve Eve. 💛

Tomorrow the town will pulse and surge with family, friends, Gallipolis in Lights, and fireworks!

11/22/2024

🌟🎉 Hey, Gallia County! 🌟 We need YOUR help to spread the word about exciting events and news happening right here in our community! 📅✨ Tag your friends and invite them to follow our page—let’s reach 10,000 followers together! 🚀💙 Join us in celebrating all things Gallia!

11/22/2024

One of our favorite nooks at First & State.
Filled with Favorite things.
Tales to be told. Stories to be shared.
History remembered. ❤️⚜️

11/19/2024

This Georgian Mahogany Hutch was a thrifted find and is a perfect fit for the odd space in the kitchen! ❤️⚜️

11/18/2024

Thank you - talented artisans like - who help our dreams come true, one little detail at a time. ❤️⚜️

Install pic coming soon!

11/12/2024

Doors, sills, caulking….
Projects this week. ⚜️

11/05/2024

Let's show our support! Gallipolis has so much to be proud of and this is yet another amazing part of our unique history! ❤️ 🇺🇸🇫🇷 ⚜️

Please share! Lafayette 200 garden flag order deadline for Christmas has been extended to this Friday (11/8). This is the official garden flag for the Gallipolis celebration in May 2025. Get yours online at https://checkout.page/s/VMJy8RNnbVApG

08/10/2024

Looking for our Jean Pierre Romain Bureau friends and family! 😍