NC Historical Theatre: Horn in the West Now Closed for the 2015 Season

Horn in the West is an outdoor Historical Drama, a look at 18th Century Living and Outdoor Drama since 1953. The history first premiered in 1952, making it ne of the nation's oldest Revolutionary Dramas still performed.  Horn in the West portrays the lives of pioneers who survived the wilderness challenges to settle in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Through drama, dance and music a cast of 50 performers takes you back 230 years to the American frontier. Horn in the West is located at Hickory Ridge Homestead in Boone NC.

This year's season ran from June 26 through August 8 and was reported to be one of the best of all time. Michelle Ligon, Director of Public Relations at Explore Boone, has written an excellent summary of the season now published on LinkedIn:

photo by Keaton Brower

A Bittersweet End of Summer 

by Michele Ligon

I serve on the board of directors for Southern Appalachian Historical Association, Inc., 501(c)3, producer of 'Horn in the West' and Hickory Ridge Living History Museum. The 64th production of "Horn in the West" ran June 26 through August 8, 2015. It was a fantastic season. Cast member, Keaton Brower, snapped this photo of our ticket office sign as he was leaving town on Sunday, August 9. We spotted it on his Instagram account. Oh, the heartbreak!

 It is so bittersweet when the season ends, after so much fun and hard work during rehearsals and the run of the show; after so much togetherness; after so many nights of welcoming our guests, indeed friends new and old, who explored our Hickory Ridge Museum cabins and who received us so warmly as an audience of “Horn in the West”.

We will miss performing for you! Thank you all for a wonderful 2015 season. Because of you, this legacy outdoor drama, the third oldest in the nation, is now entering its 65th season in 2016. We have already started work on this milestone season and will keep you updated here on our website and via our Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter pages, so please “Like” us and “Follow” us where you will.

Join us for our Autumn event, the 5th Annual Boone Heritage Festival, which takes place Sunday, October 11, 2015, 10AM-4PM. We’ll be celebrating Southern Appalachian heritage and Daniel Boone history through live, old-time mountain music and storytelling, heritage crafts, historical demonstrations, kids’ crafts and activities, and delicious food! For more on the festival, follow its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/booneheritagefestival.

As a nonprofit, Southern Appalachian Historical Association, Inc., is continuously engaged in fundraising and friend-raising. For more information on how you can donate and/or volunteer, please email us at info@horninthewest.com. When you are considering where to invest your end of the year donations, we would be very grateful if you would consider S.A.H.A. All the best to all of you, From all of us at “SAHA”

produced in 2011

Horn in the West Now Open for the Summer Season

June 26 - August 8, 2015   Horn in the West: Legacy Outdoor Drama   Live performances of the story of the brave settlers of the Carolina Backcountry presented in one of the most beautiful outdoor theatres in the country. 

"Horn in the West" is an inspiring account of events centered around frontiersman Daniel Boone and the fight for American Independence, a thrilling look back at the nation's beginnings. Visit the on-site Hickory Ridge Living History Museum during the pre-show hours, 5:30 - 8:00PM.

The Horn in the West Outdoor Theatre is located at 591 Horn in the West Dr in Boone NC.

 

Mary Chapin Carpenter Performs at ASU's Appalachian Summer Festival

August 1   An Appalachian Summer Festival: An Acoustic Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter  and Shawn Colvin featuring special guest Suzanne Veg Acclaimed songwriters (and longtime friends) Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin share the stage as an intimate duo, performing material spanning their vast catalogues as well as some of their favorite songs. These two iconic singer songwriters will be joined by legendary folk-singer Suzanne Vega for a special one-night only appearance.

Get a link for the Appalachian Summer Festival, local lodging and visitor information on the Boone NC Guide.

Boone Heritage Festival this weekend

October 13   Boone Heritage Festival   Celebrate Appalachian heritage and Daniel Boone's legacy with 18th century living history demonstrations, craft and food vendors, music jam sessions (bring your instrument and play along), a liar's bench, children's make-and-take crafts, and live music and storytelling by some of the region's best in old-time traditions.

The Festival takes place at the 35-acre Daniel Boone Park, home of Hickory Ridge Living History Museum and "Horn in the West" as well as the Jaycees Park playground, Daniel Boone Native Gardens and Watauga County Farmers' Market.

Get a link for the Boone Heritage Festival and other local events and attractions on the Boone NC Visitor Guide.