The Meadow River and Greenbrier River Valleys have long been meeting grounds for people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. People were, and still are, drawn to the valleys for reasons as diverse as the people. Some are connected to the land, others to work. Some came for natural resources, others for opportunity, family, or to build a new life. While the valleys developed along different pathways, the people are connected to land, work, and community in similar ways.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Greenbrier Historical Society will host a lively discussion with Floyd Jones, Tootie Jones, and Matt Ford, moderated by Dara Vance, to delve into the harmonies and differences among the people of the valleys. We will discuss topics including work, family, religion, the natural environment, race, foodways, education, and anywhere else our conversation takes us. By giving voice to the people who grew up in the valleys and know them best, we hope to provide an enriching conversation that does not happen often enough.
This exciting and informative evening includes dinner catered by Blackwells, access to the Community Garden at the Clingman Center, updates on the historical society’s on-going projects, and a sneak peak at America 250 programming.
Tickets are $10 for members and $30 for non-members – and a 12 month membership ($40 value) is included in the non-member price.
This event will be held at the Clingman Center in Lewisburg. Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/voicesofthevalleystickets, or by contacting GHS at 304-645-3398 or info@greenbrierhistorical.org. Members of the Greenbrier Historical Society will receive a coupon code for $20 off their ticket purchase sent directly to their email address.
