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Immersive History: British Occupation of Hickory Ridge

Hickory Ridge History Museum 591 Horn in the West Dr, Boone, NC

Witness as Hickory Ridge is transformed into a settlement under the occupation of the British Army in 1781. See how citizens reacted to having an army literally on their door steps. See how they would fight back without the British knowing. Also see how the British Army treated their subjects after their defeats at Kings Mountain and Cowpens as well as their costly victory at Guilford Courthouse. Times of tours & events TBD.

TBD

Thread Therapy: Exploring Fabric Collage, Hand Quilting & Slow Stitch- Workshop

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

In this one-day workshop, we will explore the art of slow stitch and embroidery in the creation and making of a work of fabric collage. Elements of embroidery, hand quilting, and slow-stitch methods will be demonstrated and will culminate in each participant having the tools, materials, and process knowledge to craft a work of fabric collage and to continue this craft as a personal creative pursuit.

$105 – $120

Storytelling Saturday at Mystery Hill

Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

Join us at the Dougherty House at Mystery Hill the first Saturday of each month from 2-4 pm for Storytelling Saturday! Enjoy Jack Tales and traditional Appalachian stories passed down from generations told by storytellers. Admission is included in the price of your Mystery Hill ticket, so you can also enjoy the Gravitational Anomaly, museums and Tomahawk Hill! Fun for all ages.

Free with admission

State of the Town

Updates from the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, Town of Blowing Rock and Blowing Rock TDA.

Free

Plein Air Painting with Scott Boyle 2-day workshop

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Take your paints outside with North Carolina landscape painter Scott Boyle for a 2-day plein air workshop in beautiful Blowing Rock, NC. The workshop will consist of a brief lecture, group discussions, outdoor painting demonstrations, and student painting opportunities. Scott will paint 2 demonstration paintings and students will have a chance to complete 2-4 paintings each.

$198 – $210

Hunger & Health Coalition: A Simple Gesture Bag Pick Up

Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock NC, NC, United States

Hunger & Health Coalition: A Simple Gesture Bag Pick Up. Please drop off bag by Noon the day of pick up. Replacement green bags can be provided at the Chamber. Suggested Donation Items: Rice, Beans, Soups, Canned Veggies and Fruits, Cereal, Mac and Cheese, Pasta.

Lecture & Luncheon: Margot Shaw, Living Floral

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Each year, the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum presents a Summer Lecture & Luncheon, focused on a topic of interest for our members and friends. The 2020 Summer Lecture and Luncheon features well-known speaker, magazine editor, and flower arrangement specialist, Margot Shaw.

$80

Porsche Concours

First Baptist Church 350 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC

On Saturday, September 11, the Appalachian Region of the Porsche Club of America will hold a Porsche Concours (car show) at the First Baptist Church.  The show is open to the public, and there will be about 40 Porsches from the 50’s to current models on display from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.  Come by and see the cars and talk cars with a bunch of Porsche enthusiasts!  The Appalachian Region of the Porsche Club of America will be visiting Blowing Rock from September 9 to September 12, bringing about 100 members.

Free

Scholars & Scones: Ginseng

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Dr. Jim Hamilton is Watauga County's Director of Cooperative Extension. For the last ten years, he's been huntin', plantin', transplanting, consuming, and teaching workshops about ginseng. Dr. Hamilton will discuss the significance of ginseng to western North Carolina, its role in local and global markets, and other cultural nuances of ‘seng.

Beautiful Needle Felted Landscapes

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Attendees will learn to needle felt a beautiful landscape using dyed wool roving. Using only barbed needles, students learn to turn a pile of fluff into a memorable scene of our amazing mountains. No experience needed and all are welcome. Kits will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring photos of their favorite mountain scene to use as inspiration. A complete instruction booklet and resource list is also included.

$105 – $120

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