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Join the Jackson Theatre and the McKinney Center for a series of programs celebrating local history and America’s 250th birthday. Tales of Our 250th includes skits, historians, re-enactors, musicians, and much more in a tapestry of Jonesborough stories and community history. These events will run June-October and start at 7:00 pm.
Each evening will include a scene or scenes from the original play The First and Last Town in Tennessee, written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, which premiered earlier this year at the McKinney Center and was featured in The New York Times. Join Jonesborough historian Paul Fink, portrayed by Tim Herron, as he walks you through the big and small moments that make Jonesborough an important part of the American story.
This evening explores African American history in Jonesborough with a special performance of the original play Nancy presented by the Heritage Alliance.
Pay What You Can
The Jackson Theatre
121 W. Main Street
Jonesborough, TN 37659
Reserve your seats at:
thejacksontheatre.com/
Student Performance at 10AM
$5 ticket includes popcorn/snack pack. Ask about school group information.
Presented by The Jackson Theatre and The McKinney Center.
This programming is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial, with additional support from the Historic Jonesborough Arts Foundation.
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african american history,community history,family friendly,historical programs,jonesborough, tennessee,student performance,tales of our 250th: the road to freedom at the jackson theatre,theatre
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History & Museums,Kids & Family,Arts
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