Record #:

1251

Author(s):

O'Conner, Dixie B.

Abstract:

In celebrating its centennial, the town of Valdese sponsored a settlers' reenactment, a Waldensian feast, a crafts fair, an art exhibit, and bocce tournaments.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 43 Issue 9, Sept 1993, p12-13, por

Subject(s):

Valdese--Centennial celebrations, etc.

Record #:

14658

Author(s):

McAfee, Hoyt

Abstract:

February 17th marked a special occasion for a group of Waldensian followers in Valdese. On that day, King Charles Albert of Piedmont granted Waldensian independent religious freedom. Waldensian faith stemmed from a group which broke away from the Catholic Church and because of that were persecuted for centuries. On February 17th, the Waldensians who immigrated to Valdese remember the suffering of their ancestors in solemn speech before celebrating their freedom with bonfires, dance, and food, not dissimilar to Americans' Fourth of July.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 14 Issue 38, Feb 1947, p8-9, il

Subject(s):

Valdese--Centennial celebrations, etc.; Waldensians

Record #:

24436

Author(s):

Wilson, Anna

Abstract:

In Valdese, North Carolina, the townsfolk are preparing to celebrate their 100th anniversary. The town was settled by a band of 29 Waldensian immigrants who spoke no English. The town grew with the founding of the Waldensian Hosiery Mill.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 60 Issue 12, May 1993, p15-18, il

Subject(s):

Valdese--Centennial celebrations, etc.; Valdese--Description and travel; Valdese--History; Waldensians; Waldensians--History