About this Event
Celebrate America 250 at the Grandin
The Sons of the American Revolution – Fincastle Resolutions Chapter and the League of Roanoke Artists proudly present Celebrate America 250 at the historic Grandin Theatre. Artists, historians, and living-history interpreters gather for an evening of Revolutionary-era reenactors, themed America the Beautiful artwork, and the Blue Ridge PBS film Resolved :To Live or Die. The program concludes with a panel discussion exploring how art, storytelling, and history bring the spirit of the American Revolution to life for today’s audience.
5 to 7pm
?: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
ART & HISTORY GATHERING
Info: Mingle with Fincastle Company American Revolution Reenactors. Check out vendor booths by The League of Roanoke Artists, Salem Museum & History Society, Visit Virginia Blue Ridge, Sons of American Revolution Virginia Chapter, and Blue Ridge PBS. View 250th themed artwork and meet the artists in the upstairs reception area of the Grandin Theater.
7 to 9 pm
?: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION
Info: The Blue Ridge PBS film "Resolved: To Live or Die" will play on the big screen from 7:25 to 8:25 pm.
Afterwards until 9 pm, Garrett Channell for the Salem Museum and Historical Society will facilitate a panel discussion with Ren Herdman, Chief Central Appalachian Cherokee, Jeff Briggs – Fincastle Company, and April Martin – Wilderness Road Regional Museum
Event venue & nearby stays
The Grandin Theatre, 1310 Grandin Road Southwest, Roanoke, United States
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