The America 250 - “Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future”
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we bring you a special video series honoring historical events, places, and people that have impacted Surry County, NC.
Events
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Voices for Freedom - America 250th Celebration
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America's Founding at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History! Meet costumed interpreters portraying figures from different eras of American history as they share powerful words from famous speeches and documents that shaped the nation. -
Voices For Freedom
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History invites local schools to participate in “Voices for Freedom,” a special free program celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. -
"Tree of Liberty" Dedication
Dobson Town Hall 307 N Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017Join the Town of Dobson and the Dobson Tourism Development Authority as they commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence with a special “Tree of Liberty” dedication ceremony.
250th Music History Lesson by Ken Bloom TDA
Ken Bloom is a renowned musician, teacher, history enthusiast, and instrument builder (luthier) based in Surry County, North Carolina. He is widely recognized as the foremost expert and luthier for the bowed dulcimer, an instrument he has modified to produce a more melodic, cello-like sound. He constructed a mid-18th-century piece just for this performance. He had not yet had a chance to varnish the instrument before the demonstration but already had a buyer for the unique timepiece. Bloom put on his British Army period garb for us and gave a taste of what kind of music you may have heard 250-ish years ago!
Battle of Shallowford TDA
Living history actor and Daniel Boone descendant Robert Alvin Crum talks about the Shallow Ford.
Boone's Hill and More TDA
There is an area of Mount Airy called Boone's Hill, named after Daniel Boone, who would frequently pass through, hunt and camp in that area!
Daniel Boone & Scots in the Valley Festival TDA
Local members of the N C Daniel Boone Trail cooked in the Daniel Boone replica cabin at the Whippoorwill Academy and Village at the recent Daniel Boone & Scots in the Valley Festival.
Daniel Boone Cabin at Sugar Creek TDA
Daniel Boone, America's first frontiersman, had a history in what became Surry County, NC. From the time he and his family moved to North Carolina, until he eventually moved farther West out of the state, he was doing something here and in the Yadkin River Valley to provide for his family during his 20+ years here. Take a short trip with us to one of Daniel Boone's cabin sites in modern-day Davie County. Many thanks to Joe Myers, the N C Daniel Boone Trail, Mary Bohlen and the DeLapps for their assistance and permissions with this project!
Daniel Boone by Robert Alvin Crum About Surry County Area Back Then TDA
Robert Alvin Crum talks about Surry County and the surrounding areas back then from the frontiersman's point of view.
OverMountain Victory Men School Event at Elkin Park TDA
Overmountain Victory Trail Association Members demonstrated and taught local and area school children about the Overmountain Men Militia, what they experienced, and the era in which they lived at Elkin Municipal Park!
Robert Morgan's Daniel Boone A Biography TDA
Bestselling, critically acclaimed author Robert Morgan spoke with us about Daniel Boone.
Battle of Guilford Courthouse TDA
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse took place during the American Revolution and had an everlasting impact on the region.
Allen's Iron Works Battle TDA
Allen's Iron Works Battle took place in Elkin, NC. Surry County. The battle took place during the time of the American Revolution!
Overmountain Victory TDA
Overmountain Victory is a piece that tells us the importance of Surry County and the turning tide of the American Revolution!
The Battles Of Richmond Town TDA
The Battles Of Richmond Town. It took place during the American Revolution and that was Surry County at that time! We are pleased to bring you this video as we celebrate the America 250!
Who Was Joseph Winston TDA
Who was Joseph Winston? This piece tells you his importance to Surry County, Winston-Salem, and the American Revolution!