SPECIAL EVENTS
But the Orchard offers so much more—historical discussions, lectures, book signings and book club meetings—in depth looks at parts of the magical puzzle that is the region's history.
Please check the calendar of events for information, dates, and times of all the special happenings this coming season.
Book Signings
July 24
11 AM to 1 PM
"My Dad My Dog"
Autobiographical novel
July 31
11 AM to 1 PM
"Fatal Scores"
A Sam Blackman Mystery
August 15
1 to 2 PM
"Moonshine, Murders, & Mountaineers:
Wildest County in America"
August 28
11 AM to 1 PM
"Patchwork Princess"
A Children's Tale
ILLUSTRATOR
September 18
11 AM to 1 PM
"Just As You Are"
September 25
11 AM to 1 PM
"Mountain Majesty"
Orchard Book Club
2021 Season of Books
Jul 21 ~ “My Dad, My Dog” by Rebecca Warner—novel based on her father, her elderly dog, and their coming together
Aug 18 ~ “It’s in My Genes” by Kathy Gillcrist—true story about finding your roots and your reasons
Sep 15 ~ “At Home in Mitford” by Jan Karon—comedy about ordinary people, ordinary lives in ordinary mountain town
Oct 20 ~ “The Stolen Marriage” by Dianne Chamberlain—as written "emotionally captivating novel of secrets, betrayals, prejudice, and forgiveness"
Nov 17 ~. “Dimestore’ by Lee Smith—a memoir in essays that began in Grundy, VA
Overmountain Men
September is a busy month for travel . . . in time. Take a trip back to the 18th century with the armies of the Revolutionary War and recall those moments as the Orchard hosts a small reenactment of the actual battle of Kings Mountain between the red coats and the Overmountain Men. Muskets will blaze, voices boom, and hearts beat in a battle that “turned the tide on the war.” This event, on the grounds of the Orchard, will enlighten and engage all who take experience the action.
Then break bread (corn bread) with the musket toting pioneers as they retell the event in an evening banquet. True to its mission, these annual events at the Orchard honor the heritage and history of the region.
* Please check back for information and updates on the 2021 event.