"PRESERVING OUR PAST...ENHANCING OUR FUTURE"

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     The LEWISVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY meets bi-monthly on the second Monday of these months: January, March, May, July, September, November.

     Meetings are held at the Lewisville Branch Public Library at 6490 Shallowford Road in the heart of Lewisville, NC, with occasional meetings held at historic sites as noted.

     Everyone is cordially invited to attend meetings which are free and open to the public! 

Refreshments 6:30-7:00pm - Meeting at 7:00pm

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November 12th, 2012

Update on the

Nissen House Restoration Project

featuring a visual presentation

by 

Architect David Gall

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September 10th, 2012

Annual "pot-luck dinner" meeting

at 5:30pm

Lewisville Town Square

Featuring artist Patricia Hobson

plus a rope making demonstration!

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July 9th, 2012

"Daughters of the American Revolution Mark Daniel Boone's Trail 1912-1915"

featuring Randall Jones and his latest book
"Trailing Daniel Boone"

Sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council & the National Endowment for the Humanities

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May 14th, 2012

"Woodland Indians in Piedmont NC"

featuring Phyllis Baker Smith

Director of the Nature Education Department

Tanglewood Park

Explore the Native American tribes living in Piedmont NC during the Woodland Period, with hands on replicas of artifacts, visual materials and discussions of daily life.

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March 12th, 2012 

"Preserving Family Photographs"

Photo archivist and local author Molly Grogan Rawls will share information about ways to preserve family photographs.  Topics to be discussed:  types of photographs; deterioration - how to recognize and prevent it; photo scrapbooks and albums - pros and cons; handling, storage and care of photographs, slides and negatives  

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"BIG BOY B-B-Q" Fundraiser!

Saturday - March 17th

4:00-7:00 pm

Lewisville Baptist Church

 Fellowship Hall

125 Lewisville-Clemmons Road

  Lewisville, NC  27023

Dine-In or Take Out!

$9 a plate,  $4.50 ages 4-12, ages 3 & under free

B-B-Q, Slaw, Baked Beans, Rolls, Dessert

Dine-in Beverages

Also "to go": 

$9 per pound BBQ

$1 container of slaw

All profits will support the educational & preservation projects of the Society 

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January 9th, 2012

"The Hope - Fraternity Community"

 Michael and Martha Hartley will discuss the origins of this Moravian and German Baptist community located at the confluence of the three forks of Muddy Creek in southwestern Forsyth County. 

With origins in the earliest years of settlement in Wachovia during the 18th century, the people and landscape of the Hope Moravian and Fraternity Church of the Brethren community will be illustrated from their beginnings to the present.  

Michael O. Hartley is the Director of Archeology at Old Salem Museum & Gardens.  Martha B. Hartley is Researcher and Planner for the Division of Restoration at Salem Museum & Gardens. 

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November 14th, 2011

20th Anniversary Celebration !

Special festivities, exhibits & refreshments!  Bring a friend -- Fun for all !!  Special door prizes !!!

The meeting will be held at Lewisville United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 6:30pm.

6290 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, NC  27023 

Park in the large lot off of Conrad Circle to enter the church.

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September 12th, 2011

     Annual 'Potluck Dinner'  Meeting

5:30 pm until....

Lewisville Fire Department "Westbend Station No. 13"

 9420 Shallowford Road,  Lewisville, NC  27023

Bring a favorite dish & a friend!  Enjoy a delicious meal & fellowship!

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Lewisville Fire Department services at the new station located in the West Bend community!! 

Tour the new facility & learn about the history of fire protection services in the Lewisville community!

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Other Special Events !!!

HISTORIC MARKER DEDICATION

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

2:30 pm

VOGLER / REYNOLDS HOUSE

814 Reynolds Road

and

BROOKSTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

6274 Yadkinville Road

Dedication ceremonies will begin at the Vogler/Reynolds House and continue at Brookstown United Methodist Church.

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"EVERYONE'S A HERO"

 At the 129th annual DIXIE CLASSIC FAIR !

September 30th through October 9th, 2011

2825 University Parkway in Winston-Salem, NC

Visit the Lewisville Historical Society exhibit booth featuring the history of the Lewisville Fire Department - celebrating 60 years of service!

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Craft Brothers Quartet & Crossview in Concert

The Craft Brothers Gospel Quartet will perform in concert at Lewisville United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 20th, 2011 at 7:00pm.  Crossview will also perform during the evening.  The church is located at 6290 Shallowford Road.

Natives of Lewisville, Ed, James, John and Ray Craft began singing as a gospel quartet in 1955.  As children, they attended Harmony Grove United Methodist Church where their father directed music.  Their parents, Gurney and Nola Craft, nurtured their son's love of music in their home.

The Craft Brothers have been singing regionally for churches, revivals and community events for 56 years and have recorded some of their music.

Admission is free! 

Donations will be accepted supporting the Nissen House Preservation Project of the Lewisville Historical Society.

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The YADKIN VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION's  6th Annual  "HISTORY FAIR & GENEALOGICAL CONFERENCE"

Saturday, August 13th, 2011 from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Surry County Community College

Dobson, NC 

THEME:  Saving Church & Family Cemeteries

For more information:

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ncyadvha

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