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Cited as the longest running historical symphonic drama in America, Paul Green’s famous play retells the story of the New World’s first colony. Included in its production company's profile is how the Roanoke Island Historical Association brings the legend to life.
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Green, Paul Eliot, 1894-1981; The Lost Colony (Play); Roanoke Colony; Roanoke Island Historical Association ; Historical symphonic dramas--The Lost Colony; Old Colony Players Amphitheatre (Valdese); Cherokee Historical Association; Southern Appalachian Historical Association ; Waterside Theatre (Manteo); Outdoor symphonic dramas--North Carolina
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40684
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Ocracoke’s cultural traditions are worth keeping alive, as the author proved in her description of one of its community symbols. She also illustrated this through James Barrie Gaskill, whose life reflected the Outer Banks’ identity, unique to the rest of the state.
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Fish houses--Outer Banks; Gaskill, James Barrie, 1943-2017; Outer Banks; Outer Banks--Culture; Outer Banks--Description and travel; Ocracoke Fishermen; Ocracoke Island--Social life and customs; Ocracoke Island--History; Ocracoke--People; Linguistic studies--Ocracoke; Maritime culture; Fishing villages; Ocracoke Working Waterman's Association ; Wanchese Fish Company
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40685
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The Snyder baseball bat made famous a company in Reeds Crossroads owned by the Curran Snyder family. Snyder Bat Company is long defunct, but it lives on in its products’ quality and association with North Carolina baseball legend Johnny Temple.
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40686
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Why Canton was revitalization-worthy is described in some of the town’s best known sites. Historic buildings included the Imperial Hotel and Colonial Theatre. Natural wonders contributing to Canton’s enduring tourist appeal included Shining Rock Wilderness Area and Pisgah National Forest.
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Canton--Description and travel; Haywood County--History; Haywood County--Description and travel; Southern Porch Restaurant (Canton); Imperial Hotel (Canton); Imperial Hotel--see also Canton Hotel; Canton--see also Pigeon Ford ; National Register of Historic Places--Canton--Colonial Theatre; National Registry of Historic Places--North Carolina--Canton