Historic Blair Farm
Boone, North Carolina
Art and Antiques
in the
Yard,
Sale
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Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond
our control, the September and October 2005 events have been canceled.
Check back in the spring of 2006 for information on possible future
events.
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May 21st, June 18th,
July 16th,
August 20th
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Come be a part of a
celebration of community
and watch the process of
the restoration of a farm
that is older than
Watauga County |
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Art in all
media
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Antiques of all kinds
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Watauga County non-profit
fund raiser spaces
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Free Parking in the
“ Three Forks” field
beside the New River
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Easy to get to
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Every Third
Saturday
May through
October
9:00 am. till
3:00 pm.
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Blair House
and three surviving farm buildings were built in 1844 by Henry Blair
(1806-1891) and his wife, Mary Steele (1806-1890), to homestead on the
banks of “Three Forks” on the New River. |
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Five generations removed from
her ancestor, Henry Blair, Sharon Blair Tolbert and her husband, Byron
Tolbert hope to revive the property into a livable, usable space. The
Tolbert’s obtained the remaining 9 acres of the original 365-acre farm
tract property in September 2004. |
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Join us under 140 year old
Majestic Maples for
Historic Blair Farm
Art and Antiques
In the Yard, Sale |
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Their
multifaceted goal for the farm’s future includes restoration and
maintenance of the elements that make it a rare example of period
architecture and early Watauga County agricultural history. The
Tolbert’s hope that during and after restoration, the farm can once
again provide a place which will be enjoyed by everyone for community
activities, learning and leisure.
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