On Monday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m., the Red Hills English Country Dancers of York County, under the direction of Cindy Jentz and Martha Macdonald, will perform at the Gaston County Museum.

Dressed in clothing of the 18^th and 19^th centuries, performers will dance such favorites as “The Virginia Reel,” “Picking Up Sticks,” and “Mr. Issac’s Maggot.”  The audience may participate in several dances.  Between dances, Martha may sing, share a story, or ask a riddle.

Light refreshments will be served.          

Gaston County Museum of Art & History, Dallas, North Carolina – 131 West Main Street, Dallas, NC 28034 – The Gaston County Museum is located near Gastonia, North Carolina on the square in historic Dallas.  The museum is housed in an 1852 brick Greek Revival style hotel that has been adapted for visitors and travelers of today.  The museum contains North Carolina’s largest public exhibit of horse-drawn vehicles consisting of sleighs, drays, wagons, and buggies and is the home of the Ties that Bind:  Carolinas Textile Exhibit. 

Museum hours:

Tuesday – Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Contact:  Jeff Pruett, Programs Coordinator, 704.922.7681 x105 or jeff.pruett@co.gaston.nc.us   Museum’s website – www.gastoncountymuseum.org

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