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visits. Russell describes him as a sort of secretary and says
it’s like being a celebrity on a small basis. The visitors are
typically in their mid-30s, like Stefanie Adams, who grew up
watching the show.
“I had always wanted to see Dawson’s house because it
was the heart of the show,” she says. “On our annual trip to
North Carolina from Pennsylvania, I set out to find the
house. I did some research and was able to find the address.
My husband and I found the mailbox with the address and
... a ‘no trespassing’ sign. My husband simply said, ‘find
another way,’ and I did. I wrote a letter to the owners and
asked to visit the next summer. I was beyond thrilled to
receive an email welcoming us to visit anytime. I saved,
printed and framed that email!”
She says she will never forget the long, winding, unpaved
road that leads to the house, and the friendliness of
Margaret and Bill.
Devoted fans like Adams and Cittern see the beauty of
the creek, the sweeping lawn leading to the water, the dock,
and they imagine fictitious characters in a made-up town.
But for the family, this is their home. It existed long
before the show or characters. Unlike Dawson, they really
do live here. So far the fans have treated their property with
the utmost respect, and they hope visitors always remember
that it’s a residence and not a set. They also hope visitors
stay off their neighbors’ property, which wasn’t part of the
show.
As the characters often did, the family sits on the wide,
screened-in porch. On a nice day, the smell of saltwater
flows through the air, the sun sparkles against the water, and
for a moment, the world is still and everything is in unison.
It’s pure relaxation, with a beautiful view to go with it.
Until, that is, some stranger strolls around the front, camera
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