Yadkin Valley Visitors Guide

Surry County Genealogy Society The holdings of the Carlos P. Surratt Genealogy Room Holdings include family histories, state & local records, local & national newspapers, census records, maps, books written by local authors, historical records and accounts, and many more materials of interest to those pursuing genealogy and historical research. Materials are available for several North Carolina counties as well as counties inVirginia and Tennessee.Also available are state and national records.The Surry County Genealogi- cal Association offers assistance and training to anyone interested in genealogical and historical research.The SCGA meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of each month in the Teaching Auditorium (A-121) at Surry Community College in Dobson, NC – call 336-831-6437 or email EPDJ1@triad.rr.com ahead of time to verify meeting date and location.Visit their website at sur- rygenealogy.wordpress.com or contact Esther Johnson The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History in historic Downtown Mount Airy houses an exhibit on the musi- cal career of Grammy Award winning country music star Donna Fargo, including stage outfits, photographs, records and other memorabilia. 301 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-4478, northcarolinamuseum.org Dr. Robert Smith House The neo colonial neocolonial architectural home was constructed in 1910 for the medical office of Robert E. Smith, M.D., son of Jefferson Davis and Gertrude Gilmer Smith.The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.The Blue House Art andTeaching Studio of Mount Airy uses the Dr. Robert Smith House as their base of operations, with art classes for disabled adults as well as gallery space for the work they create.Also lo- cated on the property is the Memorial Park and Gardens, which is available for special functions and events. 615 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789-4636 Edwards-Franklin House Located near Lowgap, is maintained by the Surry County Historical Society. It is open to the public from the 2nd Saturday in April thru September.This is the home of the Sonker Festival that is held annually on the first Saturday in October, honoring the Surry County deep-dish pie, the sonker. 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030 3 36-789-4304 Gertrude-Smith House The historic home was built in 1903 by the Jefferson Davis Smith Family and is on the National Register of Historic Homes.The home remains decorated as it was in the past, full of art, antiques, and collections from all over the world.The house serves as a living museum, reflective of the early 1900s lifestyle.The home is open from May through December each year for free tours and is decorated for Christmas each year. Everything in the home is original. 708 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789-6856, visitmayberry.com at EPDJ1@triad.rr.com or mail P.O. Box 997; Dobson, NC 27017. Surry Community College Library 630 S. Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017 336-386-3259, /library.surry.edu/genealogy surrygenealogy.wordpress.com Donna Fargo Collection

family-owned and operated.They offer a wide variety of new and used musical instruments,sound equipment,accessories, instructional books and dvds DVDs,school band supplies, and musical gifts.They also offer instrument repairs and church sound system installations and upgrades.This is the home of the MAUI (MountAiry Ukulele Invasion) group, with ukulele lessons for beginners up to the ukulele enthusi- ast,as well as group lessons in other instruments. 236 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 oldemillmusic.com, 336-786-8742 Reeves Theater Recently renovated 297-seat live music venue with café and bar. Scheduled to open fall 2017. 129W Main Street, Elkin NC facebook.com/ReevesTheater/ or reevestheater.com/ Scoops Ice Cream and Sculpture Park Hand-Dipped ice cream, Shakes, and Sundaes. Enjoy desserts while strolling through the sculpture park, featuring metal works by Chazz. Open April through Sept.; Wed-Sunday. 5091West Pine Street, Mount Airy (Hwy 89W) on the left past the I-77 exits/on-ramps , NC 27030 336-352-3113 Surry Arts Council The Surry Arts Council hosts many theatrical and musi- cal events at the Andy Griffith Playhouse, from theater performances to programs for children and adults throughout the year. 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-7998, surryarts.org Merry-Go-Round Free to the public,this jam session andThisWPAQ live radio broadcast features old-time,bluegrass,gospel,and other regional country musicians playing in the classic 1930s EarleTheatre in Downtown MountAiry every Saturday morning at 11 a.m.The Merry-Go-Round is the second-oldest live radio broadcast in the nation.Following the Merry-Go-Round is a jam session. 142 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336.786-7998, wpaq740.com and surrycountymusic.com The Living Room Coffee House and Winebar The Living Room, located in downtown Pilot Mountain, hosts musical performances and art gallery displays throughout the year.They offer free wi-fi; NC craft beer, wine, and cheese; local and organic foods with a full menu; weekly open mic nights and game nights; com- munity events; and much more. 215A E. Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 thelivingroompm.com, 336-444-4359 Wanderlust Studio Beautifully renovated artist studio and art gallery/gift shop; also a rental space for special events.An eclectic mixture of fine art, furniture, and whimsical designs. 122 E Main St, Elkin NC 336-258-2757, acebook.com/wanderluststudio122/ historic &museums Andy Griffith Museum Located at Surry Arts Council in historic Downtown Mount Airy, the museum is full of memorabilia donated by the actor, showcasing his days on the big and the small screen.The TV Land Network’s statue of Andy and Opie is also at this site. 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 andygriffithmuseum.com, 336-786-7998

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