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  North Carolina Weekend TV program does story on BLC

North Carolina Weekend on PBS station UNC-TV recently did an informative story on the Bostic Lincoln Center's efforts to spread the word about Abraham Lincoln's Carolina roots.  Click this link then scroll down to the November 18th program and click on "Play Video" under Bostic Lincoln Center.

 

 
 
 
  New Documentary available in the museum

Honest Abe, an exciting new project has been completed by documentary producer/ director Mary Lopez. As part of her UNC Greensboro MFA Practicum through the Department of Media Studies, Mary Lopez has completed a ten-minute documentary regarding the birth of Abraham Lincoln in Western North Carolina.

Having heard the story years before, the subject was one of great interest to Mary. She chose the Abraham Enloe connection for her documentary and spent months researching the story prior to film production. Working with her team, Thomas Clayton (cinematographer) and Joshua Strayhorn (Narrator) Mary has created an outstanding production. The BLC was honored to work with Mary on this film. The documentary premiered at UNC Greensboro in May.  It is now available for viewing at the BLC.

 

Treasurer Alice Bradley (seated), receives staging direction from Mary Lopez (standing) during filming of the documentary “Honest Abe” in March, 2010.


 

 
 
 
 

April and May were busy with three group tours of the BLC.  The largest included 60 visitors!


Greeting visitors from Concord, NC, at the door, Vice President Lydia Clontz welcomes everyone to the museum.




Following the guided tour of the museum, visitors relaxed with a repast on the Village Green outside of the museum.
 

 
 
 
 

2011 Holiday Schedule

The museum is closed the following days:

  •  Thursday, November 24

  •  Friday, November 25

  •  Saturday, November 26

  •  Thursday, December 22

  •  Friday, December 23

  •  Saturday, December 24

  •  Thursday, December 29

  •  Friday, December 30

  •  Saturday, December 31

 

Open by appointment only.

Call the museum during open hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 828.245.9800!

 

 
 
 
 

Tours to Lincoln Hill can be arranged in advance by contacting the Bostic Lincoln Center.  See the Contacts tab for details.

 

 

  The Bostic Lincoln Center Recognizes and Thanks the Town of Bostic on the First Anniversary of the Museum

Members of the Bostic Lincoln Center Board of Directors present a Plaque of Appreciation to the Town Council of Bostic for their generous support of the center on the museum’s first anniversary.  From left: BLC Board Members, Blaine Logan, Roberta Harris, Bill Blair, BLC Treasurer Alice Bradley, BLC Board Member Catherine Washburn, Council Member David Wright, BLC Vice President Lydia Clontz, Town Council and BLC Board Member  Mike Hollifield, Bostic Mayor Mitch Harrill, Town Council Member Keith Dobbins,  BLC President Keith Price, Town Council Members Billy Lattimore and David Penson.

With the generous support of the Town of Bostic, the BLC continues to collect, research, catalog and maintain exhibits in its museum. Over 1200 visitors have enjoyed the museum during our first year.  New books and note cards are available!

Stop by and visit today!

 

BLC featured in 50 FORWARD Loving the way we live Magazine.

See the Spring/Summer 2010 premier issue of this new magazine for the latest article featuring the Bostic Lincoln Center, Inc.

The article is titled “Abraham Lincoln: North Carolina’s Native Son?” and explores the roots of Lincoln in Western North Carolina, right here in Rutherford County.

This new publication is designed with one purpose: “To help our readers—those of us 50 years old or better—successfully navigate the pleasures, adventures, issues and challenges that are our lives…” Contact joanie@fisherpublications.com for more information about the magazine.
 

  BLC featured in WNC magazine

See the February 2009 issue of WNC (Western North Carolina Magazine) for another article featuring the Bostic Lincoln Center, Inc.

The article titled “Presidential Debate” appeared in the magazine’s “Guideposts Section: For Timely Tidbits & Newsy Snippets.”

The article explores the generational lore of the story of Nancy Hanks and the birth of her son, Abraham Lincoln, in Rutherford County.

 

 

  BLC featured in Our State magazine

The February 2009 issue of Our State magazine, featured the Bostic Lincoln Center in a story entitled, "The Museum Doubt Built," by Charles Blackburn, Jr.

This article has generated much interest in the Museum and has added many more signatures to the DNA petition.  Visitors are stopping by each week from all over North Carolina.  Make your plans to stop by today!


 

 
 

 

 
     
Interested in arranging a tour of historic Bostic sites, including the traditional Lincoln birthplace?  Contact us.


Marker near the traditional birthplace of Abraham Lincoln in Rutherford County, NC

Birthplace marker in Bostic

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln, 16th President

Tom Melton has been keeping the story alive for decades

  Tom Melton, keeper of the flame


The Bostic Lincoln Center, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.