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 […]
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“Historical Findings of Cherokee Living in the Carolinas” at Columbus Library
Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United StatesFree. Thursday, November 14, 4pm, at Columbus Library. Naturalist, outdoor writer and historian Dennis Chastain will present the finding from his 30 years of research of the history and culture […]
Night at the Museum at Polk Co. Historical Museum
Polk County Historical Museum 60 Walker St, Columbus, NCFree. 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
Pea Ridge Partnership 31 Amos Miller Lane, Rutherfordton, NCThursday, 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 […]
$30
“Tales of Tryon” at Holy Cross Parish Hall
Holy Cross Episcopal Church 150 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United StatesFree. 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 […]
Distinguished Speaker Series at Lanier Library
Lanier Library 72 Chestnut Street, Tryon, NC, United StatesDistinguished 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 […]
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Sherlock Holmes Movie at Tryon Theatre
Historic Tryon Theatre 45 S Trade Street, Tryon, NC, United StatesTryon 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 StatesHistory 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 […]
Historical African American Site Tours
Pea Ridge Partnership 31 Amos Miller Lane, Rutherfordton, NCPlease note that the tour will now take place on March 20, 2025. The 2 1/2 hour tour will begin and conclude at 131 Wheat Creek, Rutherfordton, NC. Please […]
$25
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3rd Annual Night at the Museum at The Saluda Depot
Saluda Historic Depot 32 W Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesFree. Friday, April 4, 6-8pm. Saluda Historic Depot will hold a grand re-opening celebration. Enjoy the third annual Night at the Museum featuring historical characters who will re-enact the history […]
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