Free. Saturday, March 21, 10:30am. Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Finding “Trails of Tears” and Creating a National Historic Trail in Southwestern NC. Speaker Dr. Brett Riggs talks about the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail that stretches from North Carolina to Oklahoma. Please RSVP for this free event at: https://conservingcarolina.org/....
Free, Tuesday, Feb 17, 2pm, History Presentation on William Polk at the Polk County History Museum, 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC Local historian Robert Williamson will speak on the life of William Polk, a Revolutionary War hero. Polk’s life and contributions will be highlighted, including the fact that Polk County was named after...
Free. Saturday, Jan 24 and Jan 31, 1-4pm (the program is one hour long and repeats every hour on both days), “Birth of a Nation – Flags of North and South Carolina in the Revolutionary War Era”, House of Flags Museum, Columbus In this 1 hour presentation learn how flags communicate who we were, our goals and what we believed in. The historical stories these flags can tell describe the journey of our nation’s freedom from British Rule. In this one-hour program visitors will see and hear about: Continental Colors – The First Flag of the Continental Army Creation of the North Carolina Regiments and Their Flags Creation of the South Carolina Regiments and Their Flags The North Carolina “Hornet’s Nest” Flag of...
The 2 1/2 hour tour will begin and conclude at 31 Amos Miller Lane, Mill Spring, NC. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at 203-767-9264. This unique 2 1/2 hour riding tour will take you through the rich history of African-American sites located in Pea Ridge and the surrounding areas of Polk County. Since its inception last year, the Pea Ridge Partnership tour has been met with great success, drawing participants from near and far eager to explore the significant contributions and stories of African-Americans in our community. Whether you are a long-time resident or new to the area, we encourage everyone to join us for this enriching experience. Tickets are $35 per person, which includes refreshments. To register call 203-767-9264 or visit:...
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 diary, “From Day to Day,” he learned that Nansen’s father, Fridtjof, was considered the godfather of modern polar explorers. In 1888, at age 26, Fridtjof became the first person to cross Greenland. At 31, he organized and led an expedition to the North Pole, falling short but coming closer than anyone before. After years of exploration, his career as Norwegian statesman and humanitarian earned him the 1922 Nobel Peace...
