This afternoon (Saturday, February 20, 2016) we held our first Celebrate Mooresville's Heritage program, featuring town founder Samuel Moore. Below are some photos from today's event. We also have digitized handouts distributed at the program (click the following links):
- The Homes of Samuel & Eliza Moore
- "Moore" Facts About Mooresville & Samuel & Eliza Moore
- Miscellaneous Notes on Samuel Moore
- Immediate Family Tree of Samuel & Eliza Moore
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Mooresville
- Old Settlers Picnic, Parade, and Festival
There is more information about Samuel and Eliza Moore available on Mooresville Public Library's famous Mooresvillians web page. Just scroll down until you see the Moores' section.
At the program we featured a dramatic portrayal of Samuel Moore addressing the Old Settlers Picnic in August, 1885.
"Narration" of Samuel Moore at the Old Settlers Picnic (August, 1885)
(Dramatic Reenactment)
There was cake, sherbet punch, souvenirs, and everything! Click the photos to enlarge.
Thanks to everybody who attended! Hope you got some cake and punch! It was delicious.