TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!!
Dylan Wilson, musician, storyteller, and relative of one of the most famous bear hunting families in the western Appalachian mountains, has researched, written, and staged the true story of the five men who found the missing professor on an eleven-day-old trail, in July of 1857.In this story, the successful Burnsville search party—one of dozens of groups looking for signs within the steep thickets of the mountain now known as Mt. Mitchell—was led by Big Tom Wilson, brilliant animal tracker.
How did they do it? Through careful research, Dylan Wilson has reconstructed this incredible story while shining a light on the talents, skills, and sensitivity to the land of these early mountain settlers.
This premier cast of six actors are all accomplished musicians and singers who draw on their talents from the deep well of their direct Appalachian ancestors. Throughout the show, you will hear music of the time played on instruments that Big Tom and his search party would have known and loved. Do not miss this once in a lifetime event.
Friday, November 3 (7PM) & Sunday, 5 (2PM)
Mountain Heritage High School, Burnsville, NC
Tickets on Facebook: “The Search for Elisha Mitchell—A New Play by Dylan Wilson”, or locally at Fox Country Store, Andy’s Gas, Jill’s Hairport, Styles Automotive, and Yancey Graphics, $15
ABOVE: Big Tom Wilson, TOP: Big Tom Wilson at the gravesite of Elisha Mitchell
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