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WHIPPOORWILL ACADEMY & VILLAGE

the greater Wilkes County community. The museums, tours & historic sites
gallery provides opportunities to experience Wilkes Heritage Museum
the visual arts in a dynamic, meaningful Housed in the restored 1902 Wilkes County
and personal way. Offerings include youth Courthouse, the Wilkes Heritage Museum
and adult art classes in expressive mediums preserves the past while celebrating
like watercolors, pottery, knitting, basket the area’s particular culture. Through
weaving and even yoga. a collection of artifacts and images, the
museum tells the many stories of early
settlement, military history, industry,
913 C St. agriculture, medicine, communication,
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 education, entertainment and transportation.
(336) 667-2841
wilkesartgallery.org
Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame
The Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame
Wilkes Playmakers – Benton Hall showcases and preserves the rich musical
Wilkes Playmakers is committed to heritage of the greater Blue Ridge Mountains
providing entertainment, promoting cultural area from northern Georgia to northern The buildings are within walking distance
awareness and nurturing inclusion through Virginia. The Hall of Fame educates, defines
captivating stage performances, creative and interprets the history of music in the and each is included in the National Register
educational programs and meaningful Blue Ridge area and musicians from the of Historic Places.
community experiences. Entrusted with region in all genres with exhibits and an
caring for one of the area’s oldest buildings, annual celebration of inductees. 100 E. Main St.
Wilkes Playmakers offers its home, Benton Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Hall Community Arts Center, as a venue for Old Wilkes Heritage Walking Tour (336) 667-3171
professional functions, social gatherings and This free, self-guided walking tour stops at wilkesheritagemuseum.com
community events. 13 buildings which collectively reveal the
character of the town of Wilkesboro as it Hutchinson Homestead
300 D St. developed. Each site serves as an example of Within Stone Mountain State Park,
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 the distinctive styling and culture of its time Hutchinson Homestead is complete with
(336) 838-7529 and represents an aspect of community life log cabin, barn, blacksmith shop, corncrib,
wilkesplaymakers.com that makes them historically noteworthy. meat house and original furnishings. The
farm was built in the mid-19th century and
restored in 1998 to represent the lives of early
settlers. Visitors can play recordings that
explain how different aspects of the farm
were operated. The homestead is open on
weekends, May through October. Visitors
may walk the homestead site grounds when
the site is not open.

3042 Frank Pkwy.
Roaring Gap, NC 28668
(336) 957-8185
ncparks.gov/stone-mountain-state-park
Whippoorwill Academy & Village
Whippoorwill Academy & Village offers
group tours by appointment to groups of
people looking to explore and experience
the unspoiled beauty of the North Carolina
foothills. The tours and activities provide
learning opportunities outside the classroom
for students of all ages. Contact the staff to
schedule your visit and learn more about
program offerings.
11928 NC Hwy. 268 W.
Ferguson, NC 28624
(336) 973-3237
whippoorwillacademy.com

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