|
See our
CALENDAR of TODAY'S EVENTS
PAST PERFORMANCES
"Men of Their Time" by
Jo Carson
The
lively interaction of three storytellers who tell the story of
the Cherokee natives, John Sevier, and the pioneers who settled
and battled in Cherokee lands during the American Revolution.
This play presents both sides of the story.
“What Sweet Lips Can Do” by
Jo Carson
“What Sweet Lips Can Do” tells the
story of the Battle of Kings Mountain. In 1780 a ragtag army of
Blue Ridge Mountain volunteers, some barefooted, crossed Orchard
land on the way to confront the strongest army in the world at
Kings Mountain.
Thomas Jefferson would later identify this little
known battle as the turning point in the American Revolution. The
play honors the participants, volunteers all, who came from
hereabouts. It illustrates how a small group of dedicated local
men changed the course of the Revolutionary War and gave us our
freedom.
Historic Story Telling with Bill
Carson
Explore the history of
this part of the Blue Ridge in a thoroughly entertaining way! Let Bill Carson
introduce you to the people and events that have enlivened this place for 250
years.
Revolutionary war heroes and villains, prolific men and winsome women,
empire builders, rascals, railroad ramrods, and miraculous flood survivors: all
come alive in this vivid and humorous 90 minute story telling session. More
information HERE.
“Stories of Altapass” by Randy Flack and Bill Carson
Musician/song writer
Randy Flack and storyteller/historian Bill Carson blended their talents to tell
the "Stories of Altapass", about our history-rich hamlet on the crest of the
Blue Ridge mountains. Residents of the area shared the historic stories of their
families with storyteller Carson, and Flack added music that reflects the spirit
of the times.
Flack and Carson performed live at The Orchard at Altapass
to introduce the CD of the recently recorded stories and music.
|
