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  • Blue Ridge Lore at Columbus Library

    Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United States

    Free program. "Blue Ridge Lore," Tuesday, October 29, 5:30pm, Columbus Library, Columbus, NC At the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains lie myths of monsters and tales of the paranormal. […]

  • Canceled Guided Hike on the Overmountain Victory Trail

    November 2, 2-4pm Enjoy an easy 2.5 mile guided hike with William Caldwell, the National Park Ranger for the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. Meet at Walnut Creek Preserve at 10:30am for a presentation, Path to Liberty, then take the interpretive guided walk. Ranger Caldwell can answer questions and discuss the American Revolution and the […]

  • Night at the Museum at Polk Co. Historical Museum

    Polk County Historical Association Museum 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC

    Free. Night at the Museum on Thursday, November 21 at Polk County Historical Museum, 60 Walker St., Columbus. During the night, characters from Columbus' past will walk around the facility […]

  • Historical African American Site Tours

    Historical African American Site Tours
    Pea Ridge Partnership 31 Amos Miller Lane, Rutherfordton, NC

    Thursday, December 5, 1pm and Saturday, December 7, 10am will be the first ever tour dedicated to exploring significant historical African American sites throughout Polk County. This hour long guided tour will provide participants with an enriching opportunity to visit key landmarks that celebrate the enduring contributions of African Americans to the history and culture […]

    $30

  • “Tales of Tryon” at Holy Cross Parish Hall

    Holy Cross Episcopal Church 150 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United States

    Free. Thursday, December 5, 4pm. Tales of Tryon presents: Hidden History of Dark Corner with author Drew Hines. The Dark Corner, once a Cherokee homeland, later gained notoriety for its moonshine, murder and mayhem. Come hear Drew Hines explore the enduring spirit of this region throughout its tumultuous history. Doors open at 4pm for refreshments […]

  • Distinguished Speaker Series at Lanier Library

    Lanier Library 72 Chestnut Street, Tryon, NC, United States

    Distinguished Speaker Series at Lanier Library, Tryon, NC. ♦ Tim Boyce "Polar Exploration" on Thursday, December 12 at 1pm. When Timothy Boyce was researching and editing Norwegian Odd Nansen’s holocaust […]

  • Sherlock Holmes Movie at Tryon Theatre

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    Historic Tryon Theatre 45 S Trade Street, Tryon, NC, United States

    Tryon History Museum presents the original Sherlock Holmes film starring Tryon's long-ago resident, William Gillette. Free admission, reserve your ticket on the Tryon Theatre website. Social Time: 4:30-6:30pm at The […]

  • Live at Lanier: the untold partnership of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

    Lanier Library 72 Chestnut Street, Tryon, NC, United States

    History writer and impersonator Kathryn Smith will tell the inside story of working for Franklin Delano Roosevelt as she impersonates FDR’s private secretary, Marguerite “Missy” LeHand, at the next Live […]