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A UNIQUE PIECE OF WEST VIRGINIA HISTORYYou’ve probably heard of many famous lions, like the Cowardly Lion from the Wizard of Oz, Simba from Disney’s The Lion King, but have you heard about the famous lion from West Virginia? That’s right! In the 1890s, a lion cub was raised by a local resident of Alderson, West Virginia after she found him near the river. He was a friendly neighbor in town, but as he grew into his full size, the town became nervous about having a lion roam freely. So, the town council declared that any lion would have to be on a leash. The rest is history...
From quiet beginnings in Alderson, West Virginia to the famous tents of the Barnum and Bailey Circus, this unique piece of West Virginia history will remind us all to embrace where we come from and roar through the challenges we may face so that we can embrace our destiny of greatness.
This 30-minute performance is FREE and appropriate for all ages!
This production is performed by two professional Teaching Artists from Greenbrier Valley Theatre as part of the GVT Educational Touring Initiative Spring 2025 Tour, made possible by the support of the US Department of Education.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1038 Washington St E, Lewisburg, WV 24901-2522, United States
