Rocky Mount Museum
A Living History Site
"Where
History Comes Alive"
US Territorial Capital
1790-1792
200 Hyder Hill Rd
Piney Flats, Tennessee
When
William Cobb arrived with his family in the western frontier of
North
Carolina in 1769, he did not realize that his new home would play
such an important role in shaping the future of our country.
Passing
through the door of William Cobb's home, visitors step back in time to
the year 1791. George Washington is President of the United
States
and has appointed William Blount as Governor of the Southwest
Territory.
Governor Blount has taken up residence at Rocky Mount to conduct the
business
affairs of the new territory. The tour
experience invites one to become part of the happenings of the year 1791 through
the
first person interpretation of daily lifestyles, domestic and work
skills,
food, clothing, furnishings and games. Rocky Mount also offers a
variety of special events, educational
programs, and meeting facilities.
Upcoming Events
Graveyard Tales
July 12, 7:30 PM
Once again Rocky Mount will host fantastic storytellers from the Jonesborough Storytelling Guild for an evening of 'Ghost Stories' An excellent array of storytellers, all members of the Jonesborough Storytelling guild, will present their tales ranging from the 'curious' to the 'moderately frightening'.
Scheduled Performers include: Kate Agmann, Judy 'Butterfly' Farlow, Peggy Kenny, Pat Musselman, 'Mountain Man' Bob Phillips, Mary Grace Walrath, and Connie Gill
The Graveyard Tales will be held in the museum auditorium so no need to be concerned about the weather or lawn chairs.
Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children with proceeds going to the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild for scholarships to young and beginner storytellers. Since this is a fund raiser for JSG, no member's discount will be honored for this event.
An Eighteenth Century Wedding
July 19, 11-5
Rocky Mount cordially invites you to attend the reenactment of the wedding of Susannah McCollum to Etheldred Cobb. Food music and 18th century traditions highlight this event. The ceremony itself will be held twice during the day, at 12:30 and 2:30. This event is included in the regular Living History Tour admission. All regular discounts apply.