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. -
America's 250th One County, Many Rhythms
None, None, None NoneThe Surry Arts Council & Downtown Business Association invites you to America's 250th One County, Many Rhythms on May 6th. -
Arts Alive Week One: Reach for the Stars!
Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Celebrate America's 250th Birthday and enjoy Stars and Stripes themed crafts, music, and dance. -
Arts Alive Week Two: Reach for the Stars!
Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Celebrate America's 250th Birthday and enjoy Stars and Stripes themed crafts, music, and dance. -
208th Army Band 81st Readiness Division
Blackmon Amphitheatre, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030Prepare for an evening of remarkable music and patriotic pride as the 208th Army Band takes the Blackmon Amphitheatre stage. -
53rd Annual Mountain Park 4th of July
Mountain Park Elementary School 505 Mountain Park Road, State Road, NC 28676Celebrating our nation's independence for 53 years in Mountain Park, NC, USA!
250th Music History Lesson by Ken Bloom
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!
Who Was Joseph Winston
Who was Joseph Winston? This piece tells you his importance to Surry County, Winston-Salem, and the American Revolution!
Boone's Hill and More
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
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
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
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
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
Bestselling, critically acclaimed author Robert Morgan spoke with us about Daniel Boone.
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse took place during the American Revolution and had an everlasting impact on the region.
Allen's Iron Works Battle
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
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
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!