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Helen Cabe Wright Wilson
Helen Cabe Wright Wilson and her children hosted more than 50 summers of square dancing and brought visitors and local residents together to enjoy traditional music and dance. After Helen’s death in 1959, her children managed Helen’s Barn until 1984.
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Helen's Barn 50th anniversary crowd
A crowd of people at Helen's Barn 50th anniversary. Image part of Susan Clarkson's family photos. -
Helen's Barn, 1932
Helen’s Barn was built in 1932 on four acres of land bought with the $2,000 received from the Carnegie Institute for the bravery of her husband, Charlie Wright. After his death in 1927, his widow—left with five children—decided to open a square dance hall. The barn was located in the heart of Highlands, on the corner of 1st and Main Streets, but burned suspiciously in 1934. Apparently, not everyone in Highlands appreciated the music, dance, and beer. -
Helen's Barn, 1934
Re-built in 1934, the new barn was constructed in the center of Helen’s four acre plot. For 50 years, the site served as a venue for local exhibition teams who danced several times a week at the request of summer visitors. Because there were no other public buildings, roller skating, auctions, plays, craft shows, and reunions were booked into the barn. -
Helen's Barn, 1980s
Color image of Helen's Barn taken in the 1980s. During this decade Helen's Barn would celebrate its 50th anniversary and close its doors for good. -
Highlands Patio Concert -- Jessica Allossery
Jessica Allossery, musician on patio stage at Foor residence in Highlands, NC playing a guitar and singing. -
Kelsay trail
The trail that was used when Gus Baty fell from Fool's Rock. When Highlands was founded in 1875, there was no road to Whiteside Mountain. So in 1881 Samuel Kelsey began work on a wagon road that began at the north end of 5th Street and ended a quarter-mile from the top of Whiteside Mountain. Completed in 1883, the trail wound for 4½ miles through a forest lined with huge hemlocks. Photograph courtesy of Tammy Lowe. -
Kids at Helen's Barn
Kids at Helen's Barn, part of Susan Clarkson's family photos -
Kids clogging at Helen's Barn
Kids clogging at Helen's Barn, the next generation of clogging. Photo part of Susan Clarkson's family photos. -
