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“Fishing Frolic” at Mountain Gateway Museum on June 8

June 5, 2013 – 5:00 pm

OLD FORT — The skill and joy of fly fishing will be on display on Saturday, June 8 at for the 2nd Saturdays “Fishing Frolic” program at Mountain Gateway Museum. Members of Trout Unlimited will demonstrate casting, fly tying and other tricks for fishermen and wannabees on June 8. There will be lessons for young and [...]

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Artifacts Stolen from Mountain Gateway Museum

April 3, 2013 – 5:00 pm

OLD FORT — A window was smashed and an exhibit case destroyed at Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort over the holiday weekend. An 1851 Navy 44 caliber reproduction revolver and a Civil War era reproduction saber along with a 19th century double barrel shotgun were taken from the museum between its close on Saturday, [...]

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Mountain Gateway Increases Fall Visitation

December 4, 2012 – 12:01 pm

OLD FORT — Visitation to Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort for October 2012 was up 79.3 percent over October 2011. The three day Oktoberfest, an increase in school groups and more on-site weddings all contributed to the increased October numbers. “In addition to a beautiful fall season here in the mountains, numerous factors have [...]

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Mountain Gateway Museum Celebrates Pioneer Days

April 17, 2012 – 2:19 pm

OLD FORT – Mountain culture and history will be in full bloom at the Mountain Gateway Museum Pioneer Days celebration on Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Music will fill the air both in the amphitheater and with dulcimer players on the front porch. The fun filled free event will include Revolutionary War and Civil [...]

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Mountain Gateway Museum Jams On

December 16, 2011 – 10:44 am

OLD FORT –Visitors can play along or sing along with holiday cheer on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2-4 p.m., at the Mountain Gateway Museum.  In the holidays and throughout the year, a core group of musicians meets for an informal jam on Sundays on the porch of the main building.  Others are welcome to join in.  [...]

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Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center – 2nd Saturdays

March 26, 2010 – 6:19 am

June 9 – “Hope This Letter Finds You Well” Civil War program with letters, stories and music, and possibly re-enactors. An evening program in amphitheater.  10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. July 14 – “Fish Tales and Waterways” Stories and music about fish, fishing, rivers, etc., with music. A daytime program.  10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. August 11 [...]

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Historic Sites and Museums Opening Schedule

February 1, 2010 – 2:30 pm

RALEIGH – While snow recovery is underway, there may be escapes for the homebound. The N. C. State Capitol and the N.C. Museum of History are open, and anticipate being open regular hours Tuesday. Other State Historic Sites across North Carolina also will be open on normal schedules on Tuesday. Open Monday N.C. Museum of [...]

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Final Performance of Blue Ridge Traditions

July 17, 2008 – 12:10 pm

The free summer series Blue Ridge Traditions at the Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center in Old Fort wraps up with outstanding performances on Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m. at the site’s outdoor amphitheater. Clarence Green and Wayne Martin will give their fiddle, guitar, harmonica and banjo a workout with bluegrass and old-time country [...]

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July 19 Performances During Blue Ridge Traditions

July 9, 2008 – 2:30 pm

Word is spreading about the free summer series Blue Ridge Traditions at the Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center in Old Fort. On Saturday, July 19, at 7 p.m., hear the old-time music of Paul Brown and the Toast String Stretchers and the bluegrass gospel music of The Griggs. Come early at 4 p.m. to [...]

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July 12 Performances During Blue Ridge Traditions

June 27, 2008 – 10:56 am

The free summer series Blue Ridge Traditions at the Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center in Old Fort brings another authentic mountain experience on Saturday, July 12. Well-known musicians George Shuffler and Family, Denise O’Sullivan and the New North Carolina Ramblers will perform in the amphitheater, beginning at 7 p.m. Come early between 2 to [...]

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Music at Mountain Gateway June 28

June 18, 2008 – 9:01 am

Enjoy another weekend of the free summer series Blue Ridge Traditions on Saturday, June 28, at the Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center in Old Fort. Hear award-winning fiddler Bobby Hicks, the Cherokee gospel quintet called the Welch Family Singers, and Cherokee storyteller Freeman Owle. This trio of performances will begin at 7 p.m. in [...]

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Sheila Kay Adams and Balsam Range Present Free Performances

June 9, 2008 – 9:49 am

Enjoy a cool mountain evening during the second outdoor concert of the summer series Blue Ridge Traditions on Saturday, June 21. Hear award-winning Sheila Kay Adams and the bluegrass band Balsam Range, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center in Old Fort. The performances will take place in the amphitheater. [...]

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Blue Ridge Traditions: Free Weekly Concerts and More

June 2, 2008 – 1:58 pm

For an authentic mountain experience under the stars, enjoy six Saturdays of free evening concerts at Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center in Old Fort. David Holt, the Krüger Brothers and Sheila Kay Adams are among the well-known musicians who will perform traditional music at the site’s picturesque outdoor amphitheater. The performances every Saturday (except [...]

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