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Historical Happenings
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: August - 2022
A pair of events, Big Hats & Bow Ties and The Dahlia Festival, recall a more gracious age on the Plateau. For more information on either, please visit the Historical Society’s website at highlandshistory.com or call (828) 787-1050.
Highlands Historical Society is hittingits stride this summer and they inviteeveryone to join them in two of itsbiggest events of the season.The first is their major fundraiser, Big Hatsand Bow Ties, the eagerly anticipated andalways enjoyed annual brunch to be held onSunday, August 7, at 12:30 P.M.This brunch is a homage to the legendaryhostess powers of Doyenne Annie Linn Armor,who was known in the 60s and 70s for herSunday pancake brunches.An invitation toone of her brunches was much sought after andguests were treated like royalty. Still fondlyremembered after all these years, the HistoricalSociety delights in bringing the tradition back.The event is hosted by George Lanier, in thereconstructed home of Mrs. Armor, which wasoriginally built in 1915. This home featuresa panoramic view toward Blue Valley andSouth Carolina, and an exquisitely manicuredlawn, perfect for a relaxed brunch with friends– wearing big hats and bow ties, in case youhadn’t guessed.Hats will be supplied if youdon’t have one you feel is suitable for such anoccasion. Tickets are $125 per person.The festive Dahlia Festival returns onSeptember 10 and 11. The theme this yearis The Gilded Age, and once again indi-viduals, groups, gardeners, garden clubs, anddahlia enthusiasts will be displaying vignettesthroughout town at areas of interest with anemphasis on historical sites. These creativeand beautiful creations will feature dahlias andnative plants, and perhaps even a humorousprop or two. Keys will be in place to directpeople on this walking tour and each displaywill be named giving credit to the creators.There will also be a judged, single bloomdahlia show for amateur growers on Saturday,September 10 at The Bascom. These singlebloom flowers will be on display to the public onSaturday and Sunday from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M.
by Mary Jane McCal
