Surry County 250th
Surry County's 250th Anniversary Rolls On
Sign up below for bus tours and lectures commemorating the Sestercentennial
Make plans now to attend a Surry County 250th lecture or bus tour. Below is a listing of the four lectures and three bus excursions taking place in 2022 as part of the county's 250th Anniversary commemoration.
LECTURES
The four-part lecture series covers a variety of topics, ranging from architecture to musical heritage to Native American history in the area. Each presenter is an expert in their field.
After reviewing the list, be sure to sign up at the form below.
Surry Land Grants and Early Architecture
Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Surry County Service Center, 915 East Atkins Street, Dobson
Presented by Marion Venable, Local Historian and Laura A.W. Phillips, Architectural Historian
Surry’s Natural Heritage – NC Trail Days in cooperation with the Elkin Valley Trails Association
Friday, June 3, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Elkin Public Library, 111 North Front Street, Elkin
Presented by Ken Bridle - Ecologist/Botanist, Piedmont Land Conservancy
Native Americans of the Yadkin Valley
Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Surry County Service Center, 915 East Atkins Street, Dobson
Presented by Dr. Andrew Gurstelle, Professor, Wake Forest University
Surry County’s Traditional Music Legacy in cooperation with the Surry Arts Council
Friday, November 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Earle Theatre, 142 North Main Street, Mount Airy
Presented by Paul Brown, Musician, Producer, Radio Host, Retired NPR Reporter
BUS TOURS
Bus tours focusing on Surry County history are scheduled for May 28, June 25 and Aug. 27. All tours will be provided by Black Tie Bus Charters and will depart from the Surry County Service Center, 915 East Atkins Street in Dobson. Arrival is 9:45 a.m. Buses will leave promptly at 10:00 am. The tours are free and lunch is included, but registration is required. Please use the form below to register.
Dobson and Northwestern Surry Sites
Saturday, May 28 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Tour Guide - Marion Venable, Local Historian
Elkin Sites
Saturday, June 25 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Tour Guide - Jason Couch, Local Historian
Eastern Surry County Sites
Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Tour Guide - Marion Venable, Local Historian
Additional info about Surry County's Sestercentennial are available at https://www.facebook.com/surry250/.
- Want to learn about the founding of Surry County? Check out this article published in The Mount Airy News and written by a member of the 250th Committee: https://www.mtairynews.com/top-stories/82305/surry-countys-founding
- An interesting tidbit: At the time of its creation, Surry County encompassed a far greater swath of land, including modern-day Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin counties.
- To plan a trip in 2022 to Surry County, click here to request your choice of several guides, including a Visitors Guide, Surry County Wine Trail Guide, Surry Sonker Trail Guide, outdoor recreation map and an events calendar.
Lecture & Bus Tour Sign-up Form
To attend a Surry 250th lecture or bus tour, complete the form below. The lectures and bus tours are free of charge. Lunch is included with the bus tours.