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28854
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The cultural diversity of North Carolina is reflected in the traditions and artistic expressions of dancers, singers, artists and performers of every kind. It is also experienced by audiences who share in the preservation of culture by watching, listening, learning and appreciating.
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29225
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Connor Eagles and Lester Turnage restored the Old Farmstead at the Pitt County Fairgrounds to preserve the Eastern North Carolina heritage and to teach people about life in the past. The Old Farmstead is a group of ten buildings that include a log cabin, tobacco barn, smoke house, stables, hen house, chapel, an old farmhouse, and three museums.
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31557
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Richard Chase of Hendersonville is an internationally known folklorist. For many years, Chase has collected unique English-American ballads and tales to help preserve our cultural heritage as expressed through oral literature. As he presents folklore throughout North Carolina, Chase believes that a rediscovery of our living folkways will lead to a great cultural rebirth.
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30569
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This article critiques local history writings for their general lack of accuracy and scope, and its reliance on local myths and legends. Local histories should have a deeper understanding of the socio-cultural and artistic heritage of its subjects.
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31607
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The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources has established an Office of Folklife Programs to revive an interest in our rich cultural heritage. A statewide Folklife Festival is being organized for June 1978, and will feature folk music, dancing, storytelling, food and craftsmanship. A program is also being developed to introduce public school students to traditional folk music through performances and discussions.
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15813
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Rowe states that while the state is known for tobacco production, cigarette making, and a large number of textile and furniture mills, there is another side of North Carolina that isn't as well-known. That is the cultural side and the work done by North Carolinians in art, literature, and dramatics. Rowe gives a summary of some of these accomplishments.
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