1 10 28 https://mountainmusic.highlandshistory.com/files/original/4d964a466d7424d9df7c77680c754129.jpg a7060281520709f93fbabba10db7df70 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Venues Subject The topic of the resource Music venues in Highlands Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Ballad of Helen's Barn The insurance came when Charlie was dead Leaving Helen with six mouths that had to be fed. She built a barn and painted it red And the townspeople turned to her and said, "Helen what you're doing just ain't right- Building a dance hall in a town this white. Shoulda' built a church - a roof for your head. But not a dance hall, and painted it red." Her answer above the jingle of coins firmly clears: "It takes a lot of cheers To dam a widow's tears." Helen's Barn opened for dancing on Saturday night. Folks came a-clogging' their feet feeling light. Where many a youth first saw the light Of joy in dancing away fears in the night. It was Helen's answer to their calls and their jeers: "It takes a lit of cheers to dam a widow's tears." Fifty years of Saturday night digging shins with joy As many a man-danced away there from being a boy. Helen's young'uns were schooled, fed and kept warm With money she earned at her old red barn. As hoe-down music drowned any complaint To answer those who don't recognize a saint. "It takes a lot of cheers To dam a widow's tears."   -Kate Gillson Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Song Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ballad of Helen's Barn Subject The topic of the resource Ballad of Helen's Barn, a poem written by Kate Gillson Description An account of the resource Ballad of Helen's Barn The insurance came when Charlie was dead Leaving Helen with six mouths that had to be fed. She built a barn and painted it red And the townspeople turned to her and said, "Helen what you're doing just ain't right- Building a dance hall in a town this white. Shoulda' built a church - a roof for your head. But not a dance hall, and painted it red." Her answer above the jingle of coins firmly clears: "It takes a lot of cheers To dam a widow's tears." Helen's Barn opened for dancing on Saturday night. Folks came a-clogging' their feet feeling light. Where many a youth first saw the light Of joy in dancing away fears in the night. It was Helen's answer to their calls and their jeers: "It takes a lit of cheers to dam a widow's tears." Fifty years of Saturday night digging shins with joy As many a man-danced away there from being a boy. Helen's young'uns were schooled, fed and kept warm With money she earned at her old red barn. As hoe-down music drowned any complaint To answer those who don't recognize a saint. "It takes a lot of cheers To dam a widow's tears."   -Kate Gillson Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kate Gillison Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copywrite Highlands Historical Society, usage for educational purposes attribution required. Helen Cabe Wright Wilson Helen's Barn Highlands Historical Society Highlands Mountain Music https://mountainmusic.highlandshistory.com/files/original/402204eb8a0d8030d95321079fd25ed4.jpg 44e9c1e40fbb171f07cd75c66eef51b2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Venues Subject The topic of the resource Music venues in Highlands Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charlie Wright Subject The topic of the resource Charlie Wright Description An account of the resource Charlie Wright, Helen's first husband and Highlands hero. He received a gold medal for the rescue of Gus Baty after he tumbled over Fool's Rock. Charlie died young and Helen used the cash award from the Carnegie metal to open Helen's Barn providing a space for the Highlands community and support her five children. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Highlands Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copywrite Highlands Historical Society Charlie Wright Helen's Barn heroic rescue Highlands Historical Society Highlands Mountain Music https://mountainmusic.highlandshistory.com/files/original/51bffed52ea67a67c7a6f2310991b14b.jpg bdf501d5345cad0b692da5f93599070b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Venues Subject The topic of the resource Music venues in Highlands Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charlie Wright's Carnegie Medal Subject The topic of the resource Charlie Wright's Carnegie Medal Description An account of the resource Carnegie Medal was awarded to Charlie Wright for rescuing Gus Baty after he fell from Fool's Rock outside of Highlands. After Charles's untimely death, Helen used this money to start Helen's Barn a Highlands institution for 50 years. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Highlands Historical Society Carnegie Medal Charlie Wright Helen's Barn Venues https://mountainmusic.highlandshistory.com/files/original/fb75b344f1a8abb609263021c230af98.jpg 433699b208846c07633eb2b37188f4cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Venues Subject The topic of the resource Music venues in Highlands Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data drawing Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cliff Diagram Subject The topic of the resource Cliff Diagram Description An account of the resource Diagram of the cliff that Charlie Write rescued Gus Baty. Charles Wright received a Carnegie medal and prize money that Helen used to start Helen's Barn after Charles's untimely death. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Highlands Historical Society Gus Baty Helen's Barn Mountain Music Venues https://mountainmusic.highlandshistory.com/files/original/61f8473b0c57ee61a8d4e7b82ffd7a90.jpg 4af116dee5f382b339fcf111ce09a295 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Venues Subject The topic of the resource Music venues in Highlands Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clogging at Helen's Barn Subject The topic of the resource Clogging at Helen's Barn Description An account of the resource Clogging is a type of step dance in which the dancer strikes the floor to create a rhythm. While clogging is sometimes called Buck Dancing, in the latter dance, performers keep their bodies immobile and their steps low to the floor. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Highlands Historical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Intended for educational and instructional use; if you cite or download images or text, please acknowledge the Highlands Historical Society. Clogging Helen's Barn Highlands Highlands Historical Society Highlands Mountain Music https://mountainmusic.highlandshistory.com/files/original/f1fe5917024b124fedbaabc7c4c24adb.jpg b335a3a6af2b10c936cab6d12ea8b58f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Venues Subject The topic of the resource Music venues in Highlands Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clogging at Helen's Barn Subject The topic of the resource Adults clogging at Helen's Barn Description An account of the resource Adults clogging at Helen's Barn in the 1980s. Image part of Susasn Clarkson family photos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Susan Clarkson Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Highlands Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980s Helen's Barn Mountain Music Venues https://mountainmusic.highlandshistory.com/files/original/07d822333551df4af124ce92ec717809.jpg f7a726fb1e4ca4f3063ba7dbe8a06f80 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Venues Subject The topic of the resource Music venues in Highlands Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dancing at Helen's Barn Subject The topic of the resource Dancing at Helen's Barn Description An account of the resource Dancing at Helen's Barn, the 50th anniversary party. Part of Susan Clarkson's family photos. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Susan Clarkson Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Highlands Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980s https://mountainmusic.highlandshistory.com/files/original/961fd8ab7ef2e3d89cb59eea02ff8e44.jpeg 93e70a90496a4c768acafee7ffbbc3f5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Venues Subject The topic of the resource Music venues in Highlands Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dancing at Helen's Barn, 1940-50s Subject The topic of the resource Dancing at Helen's Barn, 1940-50s Description An account of the resource A crowd of white dancers square dancing at Helen's Barn. A Group of six individuals, three males, and three females are facing the camera while people in the background dance in groups. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Highlands Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940-50s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource educational use, attribution Highlands Historical Society Clogging Helen Cabe Wright Wilson Helen's Barn Highlands Historical Society Highlands Mountain Music https://mountainmusic.highlandshistory.com/files/original/2a8a7dd937daa981725aa960e004481f.jpg 42947c549e64e4ff4dd35af43b927c40 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Venues Subject The topic of the resource Music venues in Highlands Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Don Green Band Subject The topic of the resource Image of the Don Green Band, a Mountain String Band. Description An account of the resource The Don Green Band was a typical Mountain String Band with a guitar, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin. Siblings Donald, Dixie, and Mel played at Helen’s Barn along with an unknown mandolin player. Proprietor Helen Wright Wilson can be seen standing at the far right in this photograph. The fiddler in the color photograph is Don Green, accompanied by his brother on guitar. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Highlands Historical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Intended for educational and instructional use; if you cite or download images or text, please acknowledge the Highlands Historical Society. Helen's Barn Highlands Highlands Historical Society Highlands Mountain Music Mountain String Band https://mountainmusic.highlandshistory.com/files/original/db90f00253bc5be96f1fcfda0b4b196a.jpg a0faaf017a860ea1b1a262fa599a162b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Venues Subject The topic of the resource Music venues in Highlands Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fool's Rock Subject The topic of the resource Fool's Rock, Highlands NC Description An account of the resource “Fool’s Rock,” less than five feet wide, juts out over the valley floor, 2,000 feet below. Rock outcropping that Gus Baty fell off precipitating the Charlie Wright rescue. Today, a guardrail protects visitors from the sheer drop. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Highlands Mountain Music Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright © 2023 Highlands Historical Society Charlie Wright Fool's Rock Helen's Barn heroic rescue Highlands Historical Society Highlands Mountain Music