Tuesday, June 28, 2011

NC 4th of July Event: the Legend of Tom Dooley live Performance

June 30 - July 3   Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend   The Wilkes Playmakers puts on "Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend" each year to commemorate the local folk legend. Tom "Dooley" Dula was a former confederate soldier imprisoned as authorities searched for the truth. Dula was later tried, convicted, and hanged for the murder. Years later, he still is getting recognition with The Kingston Trio song "Hang Down Your Head Tom Dooley"  and interest from history buffs. Ticket sales begin May 1st. Wilkesboro NC

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