Bowling Greens only historic house museum Riverview at Hobson Grove has a familiar face walking its halls these days. Sam Terry, who was executive director at Riverview from 1989 to 1998, has accepted the job again, replacing Susan Redick, who left in December. Pat Frederick is thrilled that Terry has taken the job. Fredericks mother and father, the late Gertrude and James Hines, and the late Jane Morningstar were instrumental in securing state funds so the home could become a museum. He gives an air of dignity to the place, Frederick said. Hes knowledgeable, he loves antiques and hes very good with the public. Hes personable. Riverview Commission member George Anna McKenzie a descendent of the first owners of Riverview shared Fredericks enthusiasm. We feel we could not have anyone who is better than him, she said. He has great people skills and … he knows the museum home and the directorship completely. Terry left Riverview in 98 to open Terrys Distinctive Decor in Glasgow, which he has since closed. Before he returned to Riverview in December, Terry was organizing fund-raising activities in the region for the American Cancer Society. Redick resigned from the executive director spot because I had been making a really good salary as a nurse for over 22 years and the timing of that position (at Riverview) wasnt the best for my family, she said. Redick has a child in college, one going to college in the fall and a child who is a sophomore in high school. She said she misses Riverview, where she gave it 100 percent. We got some good things started, she said of activities including Brother Against Brother, a living history Civil War day. Terry is now looking forward to continuing the work done at Riverview. He said he thought about the historic house museum most every day he did not work there, and is now looking forward to a winter retreat where those affiliated with the museum can talk about nine goals they have for it. The goals that will be discussed at the March 13 retreat at English Lucas Priest & Owsley LLP include:Developing the collection at the home to show the life and times of the period in which it was built. Developing the skills and expertise of the staff and volunteers of the museum, so those attributes can better benefit the museum. Continuing research that will aid in the planning of programs and events at Riverview. Providing educational events to show a broad public group all the Riverview-related themes. Improving tours for visitors by having test groups visit the home and give feedback. Making more items available for sale in the Riverview gift shop. Building a carriage house that could be rented for teas, parties or other events, and to shelter people in cases of inclement weather as they wait for tours. Protecting, conserving and developing the assets in the home, as well as preserving the long-term fiscal stability of Riverview. Promoting Riverview on a national level. Meeting the goals will be a challenge, Terry said, but its one hes already taking on. I love it, he said. My great desire for this place is to fulfill its full potential. … This house has been successful and is only going to continue to be. Building began on Riverview in the late 1850s by Julia and Atwood G. Hobson, who, during the Civil War, was a Union sympathizer. The home was spared from burning by the Confederates because Hobson allowed them to store munitions there. Riverview, at 1100 W. Main St., was completed in 1872.Riverview is owned by the city. It has two boards the commission, which handles the business aspects of it, and the Friends board, which focuses on fund-raising and building community and other support.