Record #:

39651

Author(s):

Conway, Cecelia

Abstract:

The Ward family has been in the Beech Mountain area since the Revolutionary War era, and had kept many of their traditions throughout the years. Traditions in the family consist of musicians and musical instrument makers, painters, clothing makers, and more.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 64 Issue 1 & 2, 2017, p13-17

Subject(s):

Community Traditions Award--NC Folklore Journal; Beech Mountain; Traditional music