North Carolina’s rich traditions continue through individuals such as storyteller Alan Hoal and third-generation tinsmith Peter Blum. Both men will demonstrate their talents during free programs at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh.
Summer Performance Series: Alan Hoal
Alan Hoal tells legendary Jack tales that have been passed down for generations in Appalachia. His animated and energetic storytelling style will draw you into his presentation on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 3 p.m. in the museum auditorium. The Cary resident has been telling stories professionally for more than 15 years and is committed to the preservation of the art of storytelling. He is the founder and organizer of music and storytelling festivals in Raleigh and Apex and in Roanoke, Va.
Artist at Work: Peter BlumBlum learned his craft from his grandfather and father, who were well-known tinsmiths in Winston-Salem and Old Salem. On Friday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., you can watch Blum demonstrate how to make candle stands, cups and other objects from tin.
For more information about these programs, call 919-807-7900 or access ncmuseumofhistory.org.
The N.C. Museum of History’s hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The museum is part of the Division of State History Museums, Office of Archives and History, an agency of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. The department’s Web site is www.ncculture.com.