Mountain Memories No. 1: A Hazelwood Gathering

Mountain Memories No. 1: A Hazelwood Gathering

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When: Saturday, November 16, 2019 doors open at 6pm
Where: Historic Hazelwood School, Home of the Folkmoot Friendship Center, 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC

Sharing Southern Appalachian culture through stories and song. Event includes history and educational displays. Light eats and drinks included, cash bar available.

Hosted by  Bob Plott author,  historian, and winner of North Carolina’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine award.

Bobby McMillon musician, singer of traditional ballads, storyteller, and recipient of the North Carolina Heritage award

William Ritter traditional musician and teacher of folkways

Aaron Ratcliffe Haywood County native, champion flatfoot dancer, musician and singer

Cherokee Storytellers Kathi Littlejohn and Matthew Tooni

Alex McKay Historian, speaking on the history of Hazelwood

Tickets: Adults $25 advance purchase, $30 at the door; students 6-18 $10; kids under 6 free. Information about ticket purchase by phone or online can be found on Folkmoot USA’s website.

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