Tales of Our 250th: A Jonesborough History Variety Show - Embracing the Past at The Jackson Theatre

Join us for "Tales of Our 250th: A Jonesborough History Variety Show," a vibrant series hosted at The Jackson Theatre and the McKinney Center from June to October, celebrating local history and America’s 250th birthday. Featuring a blend of skits, historians, re-enactors, musicians, and more, this event series showcases the rich tapestry of Jonesborough's stories and community heritage. Each performance, starting at 7:00 pm and lasting approximately 90 minutes, is Pay What You Can, with seat reservations available at Jonesborough.com/tickets.

Highlights include scenes from the acclaimed original play "The First and Last Town in Tennessee," written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, and guided insights from historian Paul Fink, portrayed by Tim Herron. Programming includes themed evenings addressing significant historical topics:

- **June 25:** Embracing Historic Preservation with Dr. William Kennedy and The Ozone Rangers.
- **July 23:** Revolutionary War History featuring re-enactors from Sycamore Shoals and the Watauga Valley Fife and Drum Corps.
- **August 20:** African American History in Jonesborough, highlighted by a performance of the award-winning play "Nancy" by the Heritage Alliance.
- **September 24:** The Lost State of Franklin with Dr. William Hardy and stories from Tipton Haynes State Historic Site.
- **October 22:** Civil War History in Jonesborough with Dr. Tom Lee and the 52nd Regimental String Band.

This enriching programming is made possible in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. Join us in honoring our past and shaping our future!