Events
2008 Events
The
public is invited to attend the following events sponsored by the
Moore County Historical Association. For additional information, please
call us at 910-692-2051 or e-mail us at: moorehistory@connectnc.net.
The Association offices are located at the Shaw House on the corner of
Broad Street and Morganton Road in Southern Pines. P.O. Box 324,
Southern Pines, NC 28388. The office is open Tuesdays through Fridays
from 1 pm to 4:30 pm.
April 6, 2008
Speaker Event: Dr. Mary Wayne Watson, "Poet Laureate's Home Songs"
Location
Southern Pines Civic Club, 105 South Ashe Street
Time
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost
Complimentary. Donations gladly accepted.
Program Overview
The Moore County Historical Association invites all to hear Dr. Mary Wayne Watson speak on John Charles McNeill. The great neice of McNeill, Ms. Watson's topic will be "Poet Laureate's Home Songs."
A member of the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame, McNeill was the
author of several books including "Lyrics from Cotton Land, "Possums and Persimmons," "The
Pocket John Charles McNeill,"and "Songs Merry and Sad." His poetry
features the landscapes of the Sandhills, particularly Scotland, Richmond, Moore
Hoke, Cumberland and Robeson counties.
A lawyer by training, McNeill was skilled in the oral tradition of storytelling
in regional dialect as well as in the use of conventional poetic forms.
Because of his enormous popularity as a poet, achieved largely because
of his regular contributions to "The Charlotte Observer," he was elected a state legislator,
but his heart remained with his poetry.
His poetry still captures audiences today, partly because it is so accessible.
The presentation by his great niece, who also grew up in Scotland County,
places his work in a historical context and includes readings and songs
from his poetry.
Dr. Watson received her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and her
Masters from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She created
the John Charles McNeill seminar at the urging of a childhood neighbor
in Wagram. Creating this presentation motivated Dr. Watson to look further
into the landscape and traditions that were common to McNeill.
She has taught English at all levels of public education including middle
and high school and at James Madison University and now at Nash Community
College in Rocky Mount. She teaches composition, research writing, American
and British literature and film.
April 19, 2008
Clenny Creek Day at the Bryant House
Location
Time
Cost
No admission charge
Sponsored by Moore County Historical Association and the Friends of
the Bryant House.
For more information, call (910) 692-2051 or email clennyclay@gmail.com
Program Overview
You won’t want to miss the Clenny Creek Day celebration at the Bryant house! Enjoy a day of fun with food, refreshments, crafters and re-enactors. Always a treat is to see how the early pioneers cooked on an open hearth and to hear the Civil War stories from the reenactors. This is a great special day for the whole family!
Special Raffle! Pottery... and handmade folk art quilt, believed to be around 100 years old and made in North Carolina. Donated by Marilyn Hartsell. Get your $1 raffle ticket now... get several! Available at the Shaw House or through any Friends of the Bryant House. Winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday, April 19th at the Clenny Creek Day event.
April 27, 2008
Southern Pines Springfest
Location
Time
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Stop by the Moore County Historical Association's exhibit at the Welcome Center located in the restored train depot. Many items for sale of local interest. Choose from over 6,000 photos in our archives and have color laser prints made within minutes.
April 28, 2008
MCHA Annual Meeting with Guest Host, Cameron Slade
Location
Time
December 4-7, 2008
Christmas Open House at the Shaw House
You won’t want to miss the Historical Association’s Old-Timey Open House at the Shaw House. You've probably driven by the Shaw House in Southern Pines hundreds of times and have said, "someday, I'm going to stop and see what it is all about." Well, this is a great opportunity ... and you'll get refreshments as well.
You'll get a chance to see how the early settlers in this county lived, celebrated and decorated for the holiday season. Plus, at the Shaw House site, not only will you see three house-museums, you'll also see our Historic Photo Archives. We now more than 5,000 images on our computer kiosk and a sampling of more than 500 prints that can be purchased.
Location
Shaw House in Southern Pines, corner of Morganton Road & Broad StreetTime
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm dailyCost
No admission charge
Sponsored by Moore County Historical Association. For more information, call (910) 692-2051.
December 13-14, 2008
Christmas Open House at the Bryant House
You won’t want to miss the Friends of the Bryant House and the Historical Association’s Old-Timey Open House at the Bryant House. You've probably seen the Bryant House Historical Markers and have said, "someday, I'm going to stop and see what it is all about." Well, this is a great opportunity to stop in and take a look.
You'll get a chance to see how the early settlers in this part of the county lived, celebrated and decorated for the holiday season. Plus, at the Bryant House, you'll also see the circa 1700 McLendon Cabin.
Location
Bryant House & McLendon Cabin at 3361 Mount Carmel Road, CarthageTime
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm DailyCost
No admission charge
Sponsored by Moore County Historical Association and the Friends of the Bryant House. For more information, call (910) 692-2051 or email clennyclay@gmail.com
Questions? E-mail us at moorehistory@connectnc.net or call (910) 692-2051.
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