Story from staff reports. Photo from Cedar Fork Rifles. Left, Duncan Parrish, right Edward Parrish, circa 1861.
Morrisville Historic Exhibit Grand Opening and Documentary Premier
The Town of Morrisville will unveil new historic exhibits and two video documentaries that feature the history of the town.
The exhibits will tell the story of Morrisville from the first Native Americans to the present. In addition, a new documentary on the history of the town entitled, Jeremiah’s Dream: The Story of Morrisville, will bring this story to life. In addition, a second documentary of the 1865 Civil War battle in Morrisville, Twilight of Sabers, will also be premiered.
The exhibit opening will take place on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in Town Hall followed by the premier of the video premier in the Council Chambers.
For more information contact, Ben Hitchings, Planning Director, bhitchings@townofmorrisville.org
Reenacting History
Members of the North Carolina Grays/Cedar Fork Rifles will bring history to life with period costume, morning and afternoon company drill and a flag ceremony at Page House in Morrisville on Saturday, June 25, 2011, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Period civilian dress encouraged. Sponsored by the Cedar Fork Rifles Preservation Society.
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