Waldensians

From This Day Forward

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This play recounts the persecution of the Waldensian people. It was written by a local Valdese history teacher, Fred Cranford, and has been presented during July and August for the last 52 seasons. The Waldensians were a religious group who were persecuted severely by the Church as they read the Bible. In early Christianity only the Pope was allowed to read the Bible.

Act I

A Waldensian is captured reading the Bible. He is later burnt at the stake for this. All this was depicted on stage.
The Waldensians discussing the possibility of moving to North Carolina for a better life.

Act 2 The North Carolina people in their church discussing how they hope the Waldensians ship sinks as they do not want immigrants in their community. Eventually, the Waldensians win over the North Carolina people and are accepted, however, not after much plight.

The play was well acted, however, be prepared for much violence, pyrogenics, and gunfire.

Following is the Old Colony Players 2021-2022 season. Further information can be obtained at:

OldColonyPlayers.com

  • Love Letters September 17-19, and 24-25 as a dinner theater performance
  • The Rocky Horror Show October 21-24, and 28-20
  • Elf December 10-12, and 16-19
  • A Valentine’s Murder February 2022
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame April 15-16, 21-23, and 28-30

Main Street Valdese

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This small town has an interesting collection of shops.

For anyone interested in Thrift Shops, there were three..

Don’t you love the name of the last shop, Junk In The Trunk..

Next, 100 Main for dining pleasure…

Am told they have a fantastic ham sandwich with avocado here..

And you’ll never forget Myra’s. Even Marilyn Monroe stopped by..

  • Great ice cream and Saturday Breakfast Buffet for $5.99
  • Marilyn even remembered her mask!

Haven’t seen one of these in an age.

And for those into Italian, right behind Myra’s..

Old World Baking Company — Stop by for a cup of joe, a croissant.. This shop is coming back post-Pandemic. The friendly owner was washing down the sidewalk as I passed. He’s getting ready for you…

Then take a book,

or play some bocce..

Bocce

A little history – Bocce started in 5200 BC in Egypt and spread throughout the continents. It’s present form is an Italian game, and as Waldensian’s originated in Italy they brought this game with them. This court lies on the grounds of their church.

Time for more retail pleasure…

Next: Friday Night Events in Valdese