Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Sets 70th Anniversary Celebration

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Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (BRRH) is celebrating 70 years of service. The hospital warmly invites all community members and the media to attend a special celebration launch event on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The event will kick off two weeks of opportunities for the community to engage with the hospital’s history and leave their legacy for the future.

The celebration is a tribute to the hospital’s opening in 1955 and its long-standing commitment as the region’s hometown healthcare provider.

The event is the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital 70th Anniversary Celebration and Time Capsule/Photo Booth Launch. It takes place Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Brief program begins at 4:15 p.m.) at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, Entrance A. Activities will include community members taking fun, free photos in the 1955 Vintage Photo Booth, community members writing messages for the Time Capsule, and staff and community interaction.

All attendees will receive a special, free commemorative gift to take home, while supplies last.

“Reaching 70 years is a profound milestone that reflects the unwavering support and history we share right here in your hometown hospital,” said Dr. Tonia W. Hale, CEO and CNO of Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. “From our very beginnings, built by the collective effort of the community, we have been deeply rooted in the communities of Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties. We are thrilled this celebration is open to the entire community as our way of honoring this shared history and reaffirming our commitment to the high-quality, vital healthcare we provide. I also want to sincerely thank our dedicated staff for their daily compassionate care. We are honored to bridge our rich history with our future through this time capsule, allowing a message from today to be read by the leaders and residents of 2055.”

ONGOING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

From Nov. 6 through November 20 the community is also welcome to visit the hospital to experience these fun, interactive features at Entrance A:

  • Be Part of History: The 2055 Time Capsule! This is a rare opportunity for the community to write a personal message, prediction, or hope for the area. The capsule will remain open for messages until November 20th and will be formally sealed toward the end of the month. It is set to be opened in the year 2055, when Blue Ridge Regional Hospital proudly celebrates its 100th Anniversary, creating a tangible legacy for the next generation.
  • Vintage Flashback: The 1955 Photo Booth – Step literally back in time! Our custom-designed photo booth isn’t just a picture—it’s a portal. You’ll be transported straight to the year our hospital opened, 1955, to capture a fun, free, vintage-style snapshot. Step inside and become part of our opening day celebration.

The features will be available starting November 6th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and then continue through November 20th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, Entrance A.

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