The history of Ferguson and the Yadkin Valley comes to life at this recurring celebration of Daniel Boone and his time in the Yadkin Valley. Native American Cindy Davis will have a display and talk about the native Americans in our area. Author Bob Plott will talk about his […]
The first place winners pictured with North Carolina Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti are: Michael Broda Jr. from the Wilkes Early College and Larkin Royal from North Wilkes Middle School. In the far background is the one room school house James Larkin Pearson attended. All James Larkin Pearson poetry […]
A Community Egg Hunt will be held at Whippoorwill Academy and Village from 11:00 a.m.-noon, April 8th, 2023. A Community Egg Hunt will be held at Whippoorwill Academy and Village from 11:00 a.m.-noon, April 8th, 2023.
The James Larkin Pearson Poetry Competition is to be held on April 29th from 1-5:00 for students from Wilkes and Caldwell County Middle and High Schools. The judge this year is the renowned NC Poet, Joseph Bathanti. This day will include an art exhibit by Denise Baker and Maggie […]
Saturday, October 15th from 1:00 – 5:00pm Registering of all clans Bagpiper Philip Diaz, Fidller Lily Harwell Multi-instumentalist R. G. Absher Scottish baking contest- sweet breads and scones Scottish games – kind of, but more fun 7 and under free admission Art tent for kids Everyone wearing plaid […]
DEMONSTRATIONS TALKS & MUSIC Old Time Demonstrations Rick Coffey talk about his Civil War Collection Foothill Cloggers Talk by Charlotte Corbin Barnes about the book “The Tom Dooly Files” Star Steps Wendell Wandell’s Wonder Magic Show Wilkes County Quilters Club Art Activity Tent Films about Tom Dooley […]
On Saturday, Nov. 13th at 11:00 there will be an event to honor veterans at Whippoorwill Academy and Village in Ferguson, NC. Veterans and families of veterans (both living and past) are invited to bring photos and objects collected during their service. Photos and objects will be […]
On Saturday, June 19th, the village will be open for self-guided tours from 1-5pm. From 5-7pm, there will be a poetry reading from published poets, teenagers, and anyone who wants to participate. There will also be wine tasting at this event. Bring a comfortable chair and enjoy […]
Come and honor those who served our country this Memorial Day Weekend. There will be a flag retirement ceremony at Whippoorwill Academy and Village in Ferguson, NC on May 29, 2021 beginning at 7pm. This event is open to the public and visitors may bring a photo […]
