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14 October 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR SPEECHWRITERS
RESEARCHERS
FROM:
J. BUNTON JB
SUBJECT:
SPIRIT OF AMERICA - [GA, SC, NC]
OVERALL:
Cookie cutter events. However, crowd sizes, times and dais
locations are subject to change. Talk to your leads about this,
re-confirm times and speaking sites [back of train V. dais in
front of train.]
Trip is 444 miles long, nearly 200 miles longer than first -- 9
stops:
Day One - Tuesday, October 20, 1992:
[4 stops/183 miles]
Atlanta, Ga. -- Norcross, Ga.
Norcross, Ga. -- Gainesville, Ga.
Gainesville, Ga. -- Cornelia, Ga.
Cornelia, Ga. -- Spartanburgh, S.C.
Day Two - Wednesday, October 21, 1992: [5 stops/261 miles]
Spartanburgh, S.C. -- Kings Mountain, N.C.
Kings Mountain, N.C. -- Kannapolis, N.C.
Kannapolis, N.C. -- Thomasville, N.C.
Thomasville, N.C. -- Burlington, N.C.
Burlington, N.C. -- Raleigh, N.C.
Advance expects smaller crowds [3-5,000] at each site, unless
otherwise noted, because this trip occurs during the work week -
- rather than the weekend like last time. Stops last about one
hour.
Unlike the last trip -- there are few scenic vistas. The route
varies in extremes -- from the beauty of the Smokey Mountains in
the distance -- leaves changing colors -- kudzu jungles --
desolate in places -- take your shotgun, deer scent, and hunting
dogs -- you're in the deep woods Bubba to scrap iron heaps, to
the chicken processing plant -- listen for chickens "screaming"
in the background. All in all industrial/rural, U.S.A. --
somewhere between Deliverance and Mayberry.
The route passes over several lakes, many small towns [through
which the train will slow and POTUS can hang off the back waving]
and at least one prison.
Everywhere we stopped we drew attention. One old-timer in
Norcross came over and asked "what all the commotion was about",
one coupled stopped on the tracks and asked if "Al Gore was
comin' to town", one lady shouted from her front porch - "Hey
what kind of train is this?" and the ultimate was the lady who -
simply pulled her car into the parking lot - came over and said,
"I'm just on my way home from the Thomasville Women's Club
luncheon and I just wanted to know what was going on At
least two of the hometown newspapers came out and took pictures
of the 30 of us standing in the middle of the train tracks,
pointing.
* There are large areas without cell coverage.
Also -- these are live tracks. Passenger trains and perhaps
commercial traIns will be passed along the way.
At one point our brakes caught on fire. True story.
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
01. Schedule
Re: POTUS "Spirit of America" train trip; telephone numbers
10/92
P-6, (b)(6)
redacted. (3 pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Speechwriting, White House Office of
Series:
Speech File, Backup
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Train Trip: North Carolina 10/21/92
Date Closed:
12/7/2004
OA/ID Number:
07582
FOIA/SYS Case #:
Re-review Case #:
2004-2265-S
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
MR Case #:
Appeal Case #:
MR Disposition:
Appeal Disposition:
Disposition Date:
Disposition Date:
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
SCENARIOS:
DAY ONE:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1992
Post debate in East Lansing, Mi. POTUS travels to Atlanta, Ga.
RON/Atlanta.
Morning of 10/20 POTUS participates in "Ask George Bush" or town
meeting [site to be determined]. Then motorcades to train. Lead
- Ed Murnane, Site - Kathy McCoy.
1) NORCROSS, GA:
11:30
10 am depart Atlanta. 10:40 am arrive Norcross. Norcross suburb
of Atlanta. POTUS speaks from dais looking down Jones Street /
train [the Baltimore car] as backdrop. POTUS left is large red
brick building now an AC repair type place, two doors down or so
is Johnson's Pharmacy -- been in the town and one family nearly built in
100 years, authentic soda fountain too. The owner/pharmacist 1885
Carl Johnson said Clinton would put him out of business --
great-grand
everyone on town was "scared to death of what Clinton's taxes
would do."/ "I looked at my books and am scared to death of
Clinton." He is a great contact for local color and
personalization.
POTUS right -- "The Depot BBQ and Grill" and The Depot Antiques"
-- both housed in the old train depot. Main Street runs behind
depot -- shops include: bank, the Tax specialist [couldn't see
owners name], barber shop/ Thelma's beauty shop and insurance
company. Behind POTUS is Thrasher Park, named for founder of
Norcross -- J.J. "Cousin John" Thrasher -- good friend for
Jonathan Norcross - 4th mayor of Atlanta in 1851 -- site of the
Richmond and Danville Railroad.
High-tech in area: OKI Telecon, AT&T, HQ of Hayes Microcomputers.
HQ of Scientific Atlanta, NCR, Southern Bell, Panasonic, and
Technology Park.
This is in Gwinnett County / New Gingrich's district.
Get Mr. Johnson to give you the names of the professional
baseball players who were from Norcross -- in the 40's he said,
Norcross had 18 professional baseball players on teams ranging
from Detroit Red wings to St. Louis Cards to New York
Yankees
baseball capital of the world.
Contacts:
called Noichoss the
Lead - Tim Simonson
Site - Warren Hendricks
Carl Johnson -
p-6,(6)(6) P.6,
Mayor Maurice Allen 404-
P-6, (b)(6)
P6,
Dot Burns can hook you up with someone her numbers are
or 404-320-1992 [Paul Coverdale's HQ]
(b)(6)
Mychael Walker - 404-561-2948 [re high-tech industries in area]
Sheila Ward is Newt's press secretary.
2) GAINESVILLE, GA:
Depart Norcross at 11:40 am / arrive Gainesville around 12:40
p.m. From Norcross to Gainesville the route passes through the
chicken death camp. This is a heavy industry area - yuk. Train
will slow through town of Buford for a wave by.
POTUS remarks from rear of train -- POUTS left will be stationery
black engine on tack next to him. Engine #5121 decorated with
bunting and people. POTUS right will be depot. This site will
take a lot of work -- train car up on blocks, empty buildings
[NAFTA takes jobs away] and black smoke churning out of the
chimney of at least one industry [so much for clean air act] --
be aware of this. Behind POTUS left shoulder is some grain
processing plant -- this week is peak soy bean season. Other
than that -- great big nothing.
Contacts:
Lead - David Balloff
Site - TBD
Gainesville Chamber of Commerce
Dan McMurray 1-800-554-7654 or Harrold Hucks [both of these guys
are railroad company foremen and may have little to contribute -
- unfortunately our local reps didn't show.]
3) CORNELIA, GA:
Depart Gainesville 1:40 arrive Cornelia 2:30 p.m.
"Home of the Big Red Apple" -- no kidding there is a huge red
apple on a pedestal adjacent to the depot. POTUS right is a huge
grassy slope -- so high that it makes the track and depot appear
to be in a valley and so steep that you can't sit on the side
without sliding down. Advance has planned is so the press
platform will actually have a low-flight bird's eye view of the
train and will actually shoot down on the site. POTUS again
delivers remarks from the back of Choo-Choo One. The BIG RED
APPLE will be just in front of him to the right.
Cornelia was once upon a time an apple growing town -- now it's
chickens about a million a day or something. This is Habersham
county -- See Sidney Lanier's poem about the marshes of Glynn.
There are several colleges [Piedmont College, Toccoa Falls
College, North Ga. Tech] and service clubs [Rotary, Pilot,
Optimist, Kawanis] in area. Central High School Raiders several
jr. high schools. From this stop you can begin to see the
foothills of the Smokey Mountains. Appalachian Trail starts
about 20 miles from here and ends in Maine.
This is a poultry center / textiles area but Johnson and Johnson
does have at least one medical production facility here they make
sutures. Two lakes nearby - Lanier and Hartwell. [recreational
fishing - bass and crappie] Large retirement community
Contacts:
Lead - Dianne Harrison
Site - Debbie Wilson
John Route
Mr. Hoyt Ausburn - former county chair. 706-778-4175
Chamber of Commerce - Russ Spangler - Exec. Dir.
Mayor Don Higgins
City Manager Howard Whatley - 706-778-8585
4) SPARTANBURG, SC:
Depart Cornelia 2:30 arrive Spartanburg 5-6 p.m. torch light
rally. En route cross over Lake Hartwell -- through Clemson
[home of Clemson Tigers]. POTUS de-trains. Speaks from dais
which is in front of depot -- train and depot as backdrop. POTUS
right will be train and across track and water is Spartan Mills -
the mill owner's wife is the state chair for Perot. The mills
are beautiful red - brick - huge buildings. Soon to be home of
BMW plant. The Southern Crescent train runs through daily.
Lot of people will come from Greenville [about 35 mi. away]
3 colleges and 5 high schools in area. 3 open House seat and 2
uncontested senate seats. Co. council has a Rep. majority. The
Spartanburg Herald daily newspaper is owned by the New York
Times. Roger Miliken's [textiles] HQ is in Spartanburg -- this
is where Hardee's started. USA Today on Oct. 13, 92 Super 25
high school rankings [football] listed Spartanburg as number 25
in nation. said: "last week not ranked. Improved winning streak
to 13 with a 30-0 victory over Boiling Springs before 7,000. Tim
Copeland ran 12 times for 126 yards and 2 tds. Shawn Gilliam had
4 tackles for loss. Next Friday at Spartanburg Dorman.
Contacts:
Lead - Kevin Hart
Site - Rich Bliss
Stephanie Ebert
P-6, p-6,(6)(6) (b)(6)
P-6,
Rosemary Bylerly - Rep. Chair. 803-578-5773 beeper
(b)(6)
Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce - Ben Haskew
State Development Board in Columbia may be helpful
Mayor Bob Rowell
Chairman of County Council is David Dennis
RON SPARTANBURG
DAY TWO:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1992
1)
KING'S MOUNTAIN, NC:
7:30 a.m. depart Spartanburg / arrive King's Mountain 8:30 a.m.
Manufacturing, non-union area - Revolutionary War area, POTUS
remarks from dais / Train as backdrop -- train surrounded on both
sides of tracks by stores - Main Street USA.
See diagram.
Contacts:
Lead - Bob Marlo
Site - Leo Tomeu
Peggy Bridges - Chamber of Commerce 704-487-8521
John Weatherly 704-487-0039 [he's a candidate for house]
2) KANNAPOLIS, NC:
Depart Spartanburg 9:15 - arrive Kannapolis 11:55 a.m. Crowd
estimate 10-15,000. Site is 10-15 minutes from Charlotte, N.C.
POTUS will de-train and speak from dais looking down South Main
Street. Train as backdrop. POTUS will walk down between rows of
bleachers lining the street [ set up in Y configuration]. Image
will be of him walking among the people. Church to POTUS right -
- line of shops to POTUS left and right.
Shaw University / Mills florist, newspaper the Daily Independent,
beautiful old railroad houses. I think this is going to be the
best stop of the entire trip. [See diagram.]
Home of Fieldcrest Cannon Mills. Export everywhere in the world.
A good spot for POTUS to talk about NAFTA - word is the millfolk
are concerned about what it will do to jobs. NC has a positive
trade balance. A movie studio is coming to the county --
recently announced.
In the town square - across from the baptist church POTUS faces a
gazebo built by the American Legion post -- "dedicated to the men
and women of the area who served or died in defense of our
nation." In front of gazebo is a huge sun dial.
Cabarrus [Cab-BEAR-us] County. Celebrating bicentennial "A
golden place to be." There is a dollar theatre [POTUS can see
it] "Honey, I blew up the kids" is playing. For a buck you get a
movie, cartoons and a preview. Old-fashioned retro theatre.
Built back when ushers wore tuxedos. Have to confirm -- think
Kennedy-Johnson train went through in 59. in 1791 Pres.
Washington came in the area on his tour of the nation after his
inauguration. In 1799 the first gold rush in the US happened not
15 miles away -- Young Conrad Reed [then about 12 years old]
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
02. Schedule
Re: POTUS "Spirit of America" train trip; telephone numbers
10/92
P-6, (b)(6)
redacted. (2 pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Speechwriting, White House Office of
Series:
Speech File, Backup
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Train Trip: North Carolina 10/21/92
Date Closed:
12/7/2004
OA/ID Number:
07582
FOIA/SYS Case #:
Re-review Case #:
2004-2265-S
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
MR Case #:
Appeal Case #:
MR Disposition:
Appeal Disposition:
Disposition Date:
Disposition Date:
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
found a 17 lb. nugget of gold -- didn't know what it was - used
it as a door stop. The Reed mines are still working mines.
Charlotte Motor Speedway is nearby - consider Dale Earnhardt a
local hero.
Contacts:
Lead - Martin Paine
Site - Will Nance
Jim Ursomarso
Lynne Safrit I met her -- 704-932-8631 / h-
Mayor is Bachman Brown
P-6,
Chamber of Commerce Tom Dayvault 704-932-4164 [Lynne Safrit is (b) (6)
chair of board of chamber]
/
P.6,
Carolyn Carpenter - Chair. Co Board of Commissioners beep
office 704-788-8110 [Mrs. Carpenter's 9 year-old son
(b)(6)
had a Bush sticker on his bike.]
3) THOMASVILLE, NC:
Depart Kannapolis 12:40 / arrive Thomasville 1:55 p.m.
Home of the Big chair. Thomasville Furniture company -- this
week people from all over the world will be in the area for
furniture mart. There really is this huge 16 foot tall dining
room chair -- get the chamber of commerce to fax the brochure.
Coming into town POTUS will pass Doak Park -- there are 5
horseshoe pits in the park visible from the train.
You can smell the sawdust riding in. Busy revitalizing the town
-- refurbishing old buildings - painting murals on one now. New
K-4 primary school. Home of the Thomasville High School
Bulldogs. There is a Rotary Club in town. Local festivals
include "Everybody's Day" and annual town tree lighting -- which
takes place in front of the chair -- the center of town. People
actually say "Meet me at the chair".
20 minutes from Wake Forest Univ. // Duke is nearby. Charlotte 1
hr. away. 20 mins. Winston-Salem.
Newspaper is the Thomasville Times.
The town Presbyterian Church sponsored a Cambodian family -- the
family now has its citizenship and runs a small business - Lotus
Palace Cambodian food. Get Mrs. Hunter to tell you the detes.
Contacts:
Lead - David Anderson
Site - Dan Renburg
Sue Hunter Co. Commissioner 919-475-3235
Thomasville Chamber of Commerce - Judy
4) BURLINGTON, NC:
Depart Thomasville 2:40 p.m. / arrive Burlington 3:25 p.m.
Wide open vista. POTUS speaks from back of train. Talks facing
crowd. POTUS left is Burlington Bag and Baggage, Newin Hardware
to POTUS right -- City furniture, and farm and garden supply.
That is all.
Contacts:
Lead - John Horne
Site - Doug Rogers
Bobby Peede
P-6, (b)(6)
Junior Teague
Melvin King
5) RALEIGH, NC:
Depart Burlington 4 p.m. / arrive Raleigh 5:30 p.m.
POTUS remarks at N.C. State Fair [runs 16th - 24th]. Site TBD.
56,000 people at fair daily. Richard Petty lives 28 miles away.
VPOTUS will be in Raleigh on Thurs. [10/15].
Contact:
Lead - Hopson Nance
Site - John Bliss
HENDERSON
OXFORD
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WALHALLA
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WESTMINSTER
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TOCCOA
BELTON
CORNELIA
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BOWERSVILLE
ROYSTON
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NORFOLK
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DWN: RBDJR
REV.
DATE: 10-9-92
OFFICE OF AVP ENGINEERING & PLANNING
MILEAGE BREAKDOWN
DAY ONE
POPULATION BY CITY AND COUNTY
CITY
COUNTY/COUNTIES
Atlanta to Norcross=
19 mi.
3,317
323,500
Norcross to Gainesville=
34 mi.
15,280
90,000
Gainesville to Cornelia=
24 mi.
3,203
28,200
Cornelia to Seneca=
38 mi.
7,436
55,400
Seneca to Spartanburg=
68 mi.
43,826
215,900
DAY ONE TOTAL=
183 mi.
Spartanburg to Kings Mtn.= 41 mi. 9,080
87,100/174,200
Kings Mtn. to Kannapolis= 75 mi. 34,564
95,400
Kannapolis to Thomasville= 43 mi. 14,144
124,300
Thomasville to Gibsonville=37 mi. 2,865
105,800/336,800
Thomasville to Burlington= 44 mi. 37,266
105,800
Gibsonville to Raleigh=
65 mi.
150,255
388,100
Burlington to Raleigh=
58 mi.
DAY TWO TOTAL= 261 MI.
TRIP TOTAL= 444 mi.
October 11, 1992
Pre-Advance Schedule and Site Locations
Day #1:
40
9 am dpt. Atlanta (see attached map)
9:40am arr.Norcross (sta. at Jones St.; dwtwn)
10:25am dpt. Norcross
1:10
11:25am arr. Gainesville (location to be anncd)
45
12:55 dpt. Gainesville
1:40 arr. Cornelia (Train depot in dwntwn. park)
Land mark: large red apple statue nearby)
2:25 dpt. Cornelia
2:30
4:55 arr. Spartanburg (Amtrak Sta. at Magnolia
St. crossing)
DAY #1 TOTAL:
183 mi
Day #2:
7:30am dpt. Spartanburg
1:00
8:30 arr. King's Mt. (Gold St. and
S. Railroad Sts.)
20
9:15 dpt. King's Mt.
9:35 arr. Gastonia (loc to be annc'd)
10:25 dpt. Gastonia
1:15
11:55 arr Kannapolis (E. 1st St. track intersx)
12:40 dpt. Kannapolis
1:15
1:55 arr. Thomasville (Randolph St. intersx)
2:40 dpt. Thomasville
1:00 3:40 arr. Gibsonville (dwntwn. tracks by the
Sthrn. Caboose Exhibit)
4:10 dpt. Gibsonville
1:30 5:40 arr.Raleigh ( Blue Ridge and Hillsbourgh Rd.;
State Fair Grounds)
2:40 dpt. Thomasville
!45
3:25 arr. Burlington ( Main St. and Webb St.)
3:55 dpt. Burlington to
1120 5:20 arr. Raleigh
DAY #2 TOTAL:
261 mi
TRIP TOTAL:
444 mi
Council
GWINNETT
Public Notices
meetings
REPORT
Government
Business
See
page 3B
Legal Notice Section of the Gwinnett Home Weekly
Thursday, October 4. 1990.
Phone 963-9205
Fax No. 339-8082
232 Crogan SI., P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30246
The right prescription
Serving up fellowship
STORE
By Glenn Matlock
Staff Writer
FOUNTAIN FELLOWSHIP
The old saying: "You can never
go home." may not apply to Nor-
cross pharmacist Carl Johnson and
family. Johnson is home. In fact,
he never left.
Not many today can claim they
are truly home, living in the place
where they have lived all their lives.
In a mobile society such as ours,
how many can boast that they work,
go to church and school all within
ONL
three-tenths of a mile of where they
live? The Johnsons can.
For the past year Johnson, a suc-
cessful pharmacist with Kroger, has
been striking out on his own, op-
erating a pharmacy in the same
building that his grandfather built
for use as a hardware store in 1885.
BREAKFAST
PM
Following his grandfather's death,
his father continued to operate a
& LUNCH
hardware store in the same location
until his death in 1988.
Johnson's brother, Edwin, who
had been in partnership with his
PEN
father, decided there was too much
Glenn Matlock
Sherry and Carl Johnson wave at some of their many Norcross
competition from the hardware su-
Norcross High School senior Jenny Elste mixes a customer a soda at Johnson's Soda
friends. The Johnsons have been running their downtown
See JOHNSON, Page 2B
Foulntain. Ms. Elste, along with a number of other students work after school in Johnson's store.
store for about a year.
Page 2D
Owinnett Home Weekly
Thursday, October 4. 1990
Johnson
Johnson's hardware store is home to new Norcross pharmacy
From Page 1B
most of the antiques, sold the store's
larger hardware superstores.
While the business has almost
But still, said the Johnsons, more
not only to their health, but to their
hardware inventory to another bus-
Johnson realized before ever go-
doubled during its first year of op-
prayer was needed.
overall well-being. Johnson believes.
persiores and went to work with the
inessman.
ing into business for himself that
eration, Johnson said he is still
Somehow the word got out that
Many people who have problems
postal service.
Johnson is facing the same com-
the small, downtown, home-owned
struggling with the hold that the
the Johnsons were considering re-
with their health and family have
Their mother ran the store six
petition from the chain drug stores
business is fighting for its life
larger drugstore chains have on cus-
opening the Johnson family store.
come in just to talk, said Johnson.
months longer, but finally. keeping
that his brother faced from the
against the larger chain stores.
tomers.
"Couples were stopping us, say-
This is something that he could not
He said many of his customers
ing how excited they were about us
have done working for a large cor-
have told him they intend to come
opening the old store," said Mrs.
poration, he said.
in to have their prescriptions filled.
Johnson.
Over the awning on the store the
but sometimes forget and go to the
Johnson said that while attending
sign says: Johnson's Store, Phar-
chain stores. Johnson believes that
a pharmacist's convention he asked
macy, Fountain and Fellowship.
in time, customers will change their
for other pharmacists' opinions on
Johnson said he wants his business
habits and will begin to increase his
what they should do.
to be more than a business, he wants
prescription business.
"Half of them said 1 was crazy
it to be a place where people come
If there ever was a business ar-
to do it. The other half said I was
together in a spirit of caring.
rangement. or a marriage, that was
crazy not to," he said. "Everybody
Johnson says he believes that even
made in heaven, perhaps Johnson
said I shouldn't put in a soda foun-
though he's not making as much
and wife Sherry's is.
tain. They said I would never be
money now, that money is not the
Sherry Johnson, a former home
able to keep enough help to run it."
most important aspect of his new
economics teacher at Norcross
Well that has been the least of
business.
High, who now runs the Johnson
his worries. Besides help from
Everyday he and his wife spend
Store's soda fountain, said they felt
Sherry, and the kids, Carly, II and
many long hours working the fam-
that starting their own business was
Ashley, 9, Johnson has also hired
ily business, but the money and the
divinely inspired and directed.
a Sunday School teacher who has
hours don't seem to matter.
Devoted Christians, the Johnsons
known him since he WES in diapers,
Johnson has the unique and en-
said they based their move on a lot
the mother of a former childhood
viable opportunity to walk the floors
of prayer. After all h wasn't easy
sweetheart, and several clean-cut,
where his grandfather walked. and
to leave a good position with a large
high school kids. Getting some help
climb the same concrete stoop that
corporation making a nice salary
has probably been the least of his
his grandfather laid 115 years ago.
and with five-paid weeks of vaca-
worries, Johnson said.
What does k feel like to be so
tion a year.
Being in business for himself al-
Immersed and surrounded with fam-
Colocidentally, before the John-
lows Johnson to use his business
ily history and the love of so many
sons ever considered going into bus-
more as a personal ministry to per-
relatives and neighbors?
iness, the City of Norcross did a
petuate his Christian beliefs. Many
"Sometimes when I stand in
study of businesses in the downtown
of the cards on the shelf have a
here," said Johnson as he looked
area that revealed that the number
Christian message. On every pre-
out the window at the row of old
one business that was needed in
scription bottle, the computer pla-
stores lining South Peachtree, "and
downtown Norcross was a phar-
ces a verse of appropriate scripture
I see my wife and family, and 1 see
Pe... pundits like to hang out at Johnson's. Pictured from the left are: Harold Garmon, J.
macy.
from the Bible.
people who have known me since
So, with an empty building on
These messages have had great
I was a baby, it's not like being at
n, Bill Payne, Lamar Welch, Junior Hayes, and Junior Freeman.
their hands, the writing on the wall
meaning for those who have re-
a job 12 hours a day, it's like being
could not have been much clearer.
ceived them and have contributed
at home."
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
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POTaS INTRO Jesse Helms
BURLINGTON, N.C.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21, 1992
Newlin Hardware, Giliam 5 Sin Farm in Garden - supplies for help 'ontal Visit
Thank you, It's great to be in a town which has hosted
Basically shutting them down-day of event
national softball championships. Though in all honesty, I have
to say it's hardball we'll be playing from now through November
3.
I'm proud to be the first sitting President to come to
near
Burlington -- the place where more than 220 years ago, a group
opposed to corruption and unfair taxation won the Battle of
Alamance.
faught
Today, I'm here to say: On November 3 we too are going to
say no to corruption. No to unfair taxation. We're going to
blow the whistle on Bill. 11
Earlier Barbara and I were in (spartanburg) Gastonia,
Kannapolis, and Thomasville. At each stop it's the same. We're
in the land of the free and the home of the Braves. And, believe
me, the Braves are going to win the first real World Series.
You know, I identify with the Braves. Baseball's like
politics. Forget the polls. Ignore the know-it-alls. On
Election Day we'll show the media: It ain't over till Cabrera
[Cu-BRARE-ah] swings. //
And Cabrera's going to swing Republ ican on November 3. I
the Country
feel it in my bones, because it's not in the marrow of American
Britington Industric
919-399-2000
2
character to put up with the crushing tax burden Bill Clinton
wants for the middle class.
GASTONIA
This morning in (Spartanburg) I talked about my specific
ideas to get this economy moving -- my Agenda for American
Renewal. (Hold up.) Here in Burlington, I'd like to compare my
ideas with Governor Clinton's.
Governor Clinton started out early in the campaign calling
for $150 billion in new taxes. He'd need it, too, and more, to
pay for his $220 billion of new government spending.
He's proposing the single most-mammoth tax-and-spend
increase ever proposed on the planet. And if it stopped right
there, that would be bad enough.
But it doesn't stop there. Governor Clinton's like the ENERGIZER
battery bunny. Ever since he first came up with those numbers,
he's been out there making new promises. And he keeps going and
going and going.
We added it up -- since June, it comes to an extra billion
dollars a day of government spending he's promising.
Today the Federal government will spend four billion and
fifteen million of your tax dollars. Just one day. Do you
really think they should spend even more?
But, it's worse than that. We've got a big old Democratic
Congress up on the hill that's been taking a cold shower for
twelve years... just twitching to 800 spend more of your money.
Right now, Congress has another (900) billion dollars of spending
Senste alom
3
under consideration -- that they don't dare send to me. But they
won't be shy with Bill Clinton.
ion
Think about it. That Congress.. and Bill-Dollar Bill.
Getting those two together would be like giving Imelda
Marcos a couple of drinks... an eighteen-wheeler and the key
to the Kinney's shoe warehouse. J
Governor Clinton says only the richest Americans will have
to pay. He says he'll only tax folks who make more than $200,000
a year.
math
Obviously, Governor Clinton slept through arithmetic class
at Oxford. Because here's what the experts tell you. To pay for
all his promises
drawing the tax line at $200,000 a year isn't
enough. Going down to $60,000 isn't enough. Even $36,000 isn't
enough, either. To pay for all his promises, Governor Clinton
will have to tax the entire middle class.
I want to hold the line on taxes. Every economist who
understands the way our world works, now that the Cold War's
over... knows that the way for the United States to break free
from this world-wide recession
the way for us to get ahead
is
[to keep government spending down
keep taxes down
and keep our
leadership in the White House.
I want to be fair. At least he's consistent. Governor
Clinton never met a tax he didn't like. When it comes to
anything else, he has a tendency to come down on every side of
every issue. He reminds me of that Randy Travis song -- "On the
Other Hand."
4
NYT
Someone asked Governor Clinton the other day which country
I
singers he'd invite to the White House if he got elected. He
said, and I quote -- "All of them."
Governor Clinton treats politics the way he treats country
music singers. He tries to make everybody happy. That just
doesn't work in the Oval Office. You have to take a stand.
I'm sure the Governor's a nice-enough guy. But I have a big
problem with his pattern of dealing with tough questions. Maybe
he's allergic to candor.
We all know his various stories on what he did to evade the
draft. Governor Clinton still hasn't leveled with the American
people. Nor has he come clean on any number of other issues.
Let's start with the Gulf War.
As President your beliefs have to stand tall every day.
It's no surprise to me that Burlington's Marvin Aldridge was in
in the 11th Armored Division
the first tank to cross the Rhine River in 1945 with General
9/9- Aldn't Marvin dge
Patton. Nowhere do Americans believe more in "duty, honor,
SL00
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sent
country" than in 75,000 the South.
based soldiers
to
That's why
North Carolinians bravely served in the
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more than any other state in the Nation- [EN MacDonald, cong. Boble's 44
Persian Gulf. I said to Saddam Hussein: Aggression must not 919-333-
5005.] 5005. ]
stand. My friends: You made sure that aggression DID not stand.
What did Bill Clinton say? Well two days after
Congress
followed my declaration of war, here's what he said: "I guess I
supported my decession to go to
would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I
agree with the arguments the minority made.' //
5
That's not leadership. That's followship, and a dangerous
trait for a Commander-in-Chief. An greater problem is that this
trait extends across the board.
Take our schools. Last week in a debate, you heard Governor
Clinton say he's against letting parents use tax dollars to send
their kids to private or religious schools.
That's funny. Three months ago he said he was for the idea.
Then he went to the teachers union bosses. They said no -- so he
said no. Just call him Charlie McCarthy to their Edgar Bergen.
Don't have to ask me about school choice. I'm for it. On
November 3, parents who want to choose their kids' schools can
start by choosing a President who agrees with them. //
What about limiting the terms of members of Congress? I
want to limit terms in Congress -- and give government back to
the people. Last week the Governor said he was against the idea.
Last January, he said it's something you should decide.
Industries
It's the same thing on every issue. All Americans know
Burlington
INDUSTRIES)
about Burlington Textiles. What they don't know is that you've 1992
a very long time
1923
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been exporting goods for around 140 years On free trade --
Governor Clinton has had three different positions. For it,
asmall
portion
of
now for it again. On health care -- he has had two total
sales."
contradictory plans.
On crime, Governor Clinton talks tough on the trail, but
FOP from
coddles criminals in Arkansas. Last Friday, the Little Rock
police came to visit in the Oval Office. They endorsed me -- for
President of the United States. //
6
There is a pattern here -- a deliberate pattern of
deception. And I believe you can't lead the people of America.
by MISleading them. //
This issue is important. Listen to the Editor of The New
Republic, a liberal magazine strongly supportive of Governor
Clinton. He says he worries about a Clinton Administration.
Here's why -- and I quote: "Bill Clinton's so completely
political a character -- that when he has to address an issue,
the actual truth about it is not the first thing that comes into
his head. End-quote. /
Why does this matter?
Well, sometime in the next four years the phone will ring in
the Oval Office. The man who picks up that phone will have to
make a decision . -- maybe it will affect American jobs. Maybe it
will affect American lives. /
The leader who picks up that phone can't take two positions,
can't make everybody happy, can't wait and take a poll.
Governor Clinton suggests that individual character is not
important. He says he wants to change the character of the
Presidency.
But let me be clear. You cannot separate the character of
the President from the character of the Presidency. //
I have led this Nation through four difficult years.
I am proud we've made this world safer for our kids.
I am proud we've kept our economy afloat while other Nations
are drowning.
7
I believe I have demonstrated the character, the integrity
worthy of America and its ideals.
I hope I've been worthy of your trust. Now I ask you to
trust yourselves. I need your support and prayers. I need your
vote. Thank you for this welcome, and may God bless the United
States of America.
# # # #
BURLINGTON, NC
Ed MacDonald A4)
(919)333-5005
Cong. Coble's ofe.
Ed -NC
75, 000
NC Guard based
15 OCTOBER 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR SPEECHWRITERS
Devision
Press 919-941-0743
FROM:
J. BUNTON
SUBJECT:
LOCAL COLOR BURLINGTON, N.C.
Mervin caul, king
Doug Rogers - Site Advance
919-941-6066 Hotel [40 miles away]
1990
919-222-1990 at Republican HQ / Hunt Stanley
@COP
Whistle Stop Idea from Doug: "Blow the whistle on Clinton"
Issue 2,000 plastic whistles to people in crowd [10,000 crowd
HQ
estimate] language in speech set up to say:
or
Hunt
Language could be set up: "Gov. Clinton wants to spend more of
your money -- I want you to keep more of your money
It's time
to blow the whistle on Gov. Clinton." Everyone blows their
stanley
whistle.
5-5:20 p.m. arrival
POTUS speaks from back of train
Town started in 1850s as "company shops" -- repair shops for
the NC railroad // in 1887 town became known as "Burlington.
Town incorporated in 1893. In Feb. '93 Burlington
celebrates its centennial.
1992
Site of "Battle of Alamance." Fought in 1771. Nicknamed
"The War of Regulation". Group called "The Regulators"
caused the battle -- by fighting against "Corruption in high
places [in government] and unfair taxation." [factoid
provided by Mr. Bolden the town historian his number is
noted below if additional detes are needed.]
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Higly textile // Burlington Industries started in 1923 by J.
Spencer Love
everybody grew up with the company.
Elon College home of the Fighting Christians -- [the town of
Elon College is 5 miles away and POTUS will travel through
on way to next stop] celebrates its centennial in April of
1993.
POTUS will speak at spot where the town started -- facing
Main Street -- the building on his right, Ferguson
Industries, is the oldest standing building on the North
Carolina Railroad.
Presidents Ford, Carter, Reagan and Johnson have visited are
[county] but not while sitting President.
Burlington is in Alamance County -- county motto "Your link
to the future" // no town motto
Marvin Aldridge of Burlington was in the first tank to cross
Rhine River with General Patton [919-578-0075]
Schools: Williams High -- Bulldogs, Cummings High -- the
Cavaliers
County festival in May -- "Arts around the square" held in
Graham, N.C. the county seat. Benfits the Alamance Arts
Commission.
Burlington is a big softball town -- has hosted national
tournaments.
A new hosptial is being built in the county.
Contacts:
Junior Teague: 919-622-4939
Roger Owen:
919-222-8728 / 919-260-3868 car
Melvin King:
919-563-5660 / 919-279-4475
Sunny Wilburn - Alamance County C of C - 919-228-1338
Mayor Jimmy Gerow [in his 80s] 919-222-5000
Don Bolden / historian and editor of town paper The Times News
919-584-6950
URLINGTON
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Stepping into Tomorrow
Burlington's Future Looks Bright
The future does indeed look bright for Burlington. Though
Burlington
the City has experienced moderate growth in the past 10 years,
anticipated expansion of Burlington's bounda-
ries along its south side adjacent to Inter-
state 85 will assure the City a prime area
A Charming Past.
in which to grow. This rapidly developing
area, with its easy access to two of the
State's prominent highways (Interstates
85 and 40), could become
an attractive site for in-
OUTLET BURLINGTON MALL
dustries looking at the
Piedmont as a possible lo-
cation site. A prime factor
which will play a key role
in Burlington's industrial
development in the years
ahead is the City's abun-
BURLINGTON
dant water supply. Lake
Cammack, currently Burlington's primary reservoir, holds
OUTLET
3.2 billion gallons of water while City Lake holds an additional
200 million gallons. The addition of Lake Mackintosh to the
CENTER
City's water supply in the near future will add another 7.2
Thanks for stopping-
billion gallons of water to the system. This means that Bur-
lington will have an ample supply of water for residential and
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MANUFACTURERS
industrial use for years to come.
Burlington is located between two major metropolitan
B.M.O.C.
areas, the Triad Area, consisting of the cities of Greensboro,
Winston-Salem, and High Point to the west and the Triangle
NAEGELE)
Area, made up of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the
east. With these cities in such proximity, Burlington re-
sidents can easily enjoy the social amenities and professional
An Exciting Future!
opportunities that they offer and return to the serenity and quiet
charm that Burlington provides. Burlington believes in progress;
Burlington
but it also believes that progress should enhance the quality of life
"Outlet Capital of the South"
of its residents.
Though Burlington is ideally located, possesses a mild cli-
Mention Burlington to almost anyone along the eastern sea-
mate, and has an ample water supply, it is its residents that truly
board and they will probably say "Shopper's Paradise." Bur-
make the future bright. The citizens of Burlington are warm and
lington has become nationally known as the "Outlet Capital of the
friendly. Together, they make up a large, diversified work force
South." Shoppers come from far and wide to take advantage of
which has proven itself to be a valuable asset to industries cur-
the bargains to be found here. Two large outlet shopping centers
rently operating in the area. With its excellent location, growth
are located in Burlington. The Burlington Manufacturers Outlet
potential, and warm, friendly people, Burlington does indeed have a
Center contains 75 shops while the Burlington Outlet Mall has 35
bright future and is a great place in which to live, work, and play.
stores for one's shopping convenience. Both are adjacent to In-
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terstate 85. These stores carry a wide variety of items. Couple
these outlet centers with a charming downtown area, several
Office of Public Information
large shopping centers, and many independent outlets scattered
P.O. Box 1358
throughout the City, and one can easily see why Burlington is
425 South Lexington Avenue
indeed a great place to shop. Whatever the need, from art sup-
Burlington, North Carolina 27216
plies to zippers, one can find it in Burlington.
(919) 222-5076
A Look at the Past
The City of Burlington can trace its beginnings back to the
1850s when the North Carolina Railroad selected this area to be
the site of its repair facilities. Soon after the railroad moved to the
area, residents began referring to it as "Company Shops.' The
City was chartered under this name in 1866. In 1886, the railroad
moved its repair facilities to Spencer, North Carolina. With the
departure of the railroad, Company Shops residents felt the need
for a more appropriate name. They selected Burlington as the
town's new name and made it official in 1893 when the City was
chartered and incorporated. The exit of the railroad created a
serious economic crisis in the City. However, this crisis was
WELCOME
short-lived as several manufacturing plants, textile plants in par-
ticular, began to spring up in the City. This manufacturing herit-
CITY
OF
age still exists today providing jobs for the vast majority of Bur-
BURLINGTON
lington residents.
Burlington is located in an area rich in history and tradition.
There are many reminders of days gone by scattered throughout
the City and surrounding area. Among these, to name a few, are:
The Depot - This building, located in the Central Business Dis-
trict, served as the arrival and departure point for those traveling
by train. Built in the mid-1800s, the Depot was the hub of activity
Dentzel Menagerie Carousel - Located in City Park and com-
during the heyday of rail travel.
pletely restored to its original beauty, this lovely carousel has
Burlington Historic District - In the area of West Davis and
quickly become a symbol of the City. Built by the Dentzel Carou-
West Front Streets and Fountain Place exists an impressive
sel Company between 1906 and 1910, it contains 46 hand carved
cross section of 20th century residential architecture consisting
wooden animals. The Dentzel car-
of Colonial Revival, Victorian, American Four Square, and many
vers were famous for their realism
other architectural styles of the period. Some of these homes
and attention to detail which is evi-
date back to the 1880s. This residential area is listed in the Na-
dent by the detailed carving of veins
tional Register of Historic Places.
and muscles on the animals. In addi-
tion, each animal has glass eyes with
pupils, and all tails are made of real
horse hair.
Alamance Battleground and Museum
- This site of the first armed resist-
ance to the British Crown in the colo-
Burlington
nies is located five miles south of
Historic
District
Burlington on Highway 62. Here,
Historic
Places
1100 troops of Royal Governor
1984
Tryon and 2000 Regulators (patriots
BURLINGTON
objecting to British monetary pol-
icies) clashed on May 16, 1771. The
restored battleground and historical
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, in an area known
museum are open to the public.
as the Piedmont, is the City of Burlington: a City of progress
Alamance Historical Museum - This home was the birthplace of
with quality which boasts a population of nearly 40,000. Bur-
Edwin Michael Holt, a pioneer in North Carolina's textile indus-
lington is located only a few hours drive from the picturesque
try. It is situated in a beautiful country setting and is located four
Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains and the scenic coastal
miles south of Burlington on Highway 62. Listed in the National
beaches. Burlington residents enjoy a mild climate with four
Register of Historic Places, this fine example of the Italianate
distinct seasons. This affords them the opportunity to enjoy
Revival architectural style was completely restored by L. Banks
many different outdoor recreational activities year-round.
Holt around 1870.
Health Care in Burlington
There for Those in Need
The Burlington-Alamance County
Area is served by two ultramodern,
well-equipped, and well-staffed medi-
cal facilities. Alamance Memorial Hos-
pital and Alamance County Hospital
HUGH M. CUMMINGS. THE
have a combined total of 388 beds
SENIOR
HIGH
SCHOOL
available to treat area residents. For
those requiring special attention, the
City has two convalescent centers
which are highly capable of meeting
the needs of those requiring special-
ized care. The Skilled Nursing Division
of Alamance Memorial Hospital and
Central Piedmont Convalescent Cen-
Alamance
Memorial
ter are both reputable nursing facilities
Hospital
with dedicated staffs well trained in all
aspects of individualized health care.
Over 100 physicians and medical speci-
alists practice in Burlington. The
olina Department of Public Instruction and the Southern Associa-
Alamance County Health Department
tion of Schools and Colleges. More than 400 dedicated men and
and the Alamance-Caswell Mental
women are responsible for providing classroom instruction, as
Health Center are also located in the City. Burlington is also with-
well as career and vocational guidance, to approximately 7000
in 35 miles of two nationally renowned medical centers: Duke
students currently enrolled in the system. On standardized
University Medical Center in Durham and North Carolina Memo-
achievement tests, Burlington consistently ranks among the top
rial Hospital
school districts in North Carolina. The system has received re-
in Chapel Hill.
gional as well as national recognition for its consistently high
level of performance. During the decade of the 80's, two Bur-
WALTER
WILLIAMS
lington City School teachers received the
coveted North Carolina State Teacher-of-the-
Year Award. The 1987 National Teacher-of-
the-Year is an instructor in the Burlington City
Schools. The school system's "Writing to
Read Program," a computer-based in-
structional program, has received national ex-
posure for its success in teaching kindergarten
students to read. Also, five local programs
have received the Governor's Excellence in
Education Award within the past four years.
Burlington is also served by two fine insti-
tutions of higher learning. The Alamance Com-
munity College, one of the finest community
colleges in North Carolina, maintains a campus
in the City. This state-supported facility offers
an extensive curriculum of trade, technical,
and general adult education courses.
Burlington City Schools
Elon College, a four-year, coeducational,
Among the State's Best
liberal arts college is located adjacent to Burlington in the Town of
Elon College. Supported by the United Church of Christ, Elon
The Burlington City School System is made up of six ele-
College possesses a skilled, professional staff, outstanding facili-
mentary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and a
ties, and an excellent academic and athletic reputation.
vocational center. All schools are accredited by the North Car-
Recreation in Burlington
Something for Everyone
The Burlington Recreation and Parks Department is consid-
ered to be among the State's best. This department oversees the
Center where Burlington's senior citizens can participate in
operation of ten parks, eight staffed community centers, two
games, crafts, and other recreational activities in addition to re-
public swimming pools, one BMX track, 543 acres of parkland,
ceiving a hot, nutritious meal.
900 acres of lakes, one eighteen-hole championship golf course,
The Recreation and Parks Department has played host to
and three walking tracks.
several major national championship softball tournaments in re-
This department sponsors year-round activities for indi-
cent years, causing many to dub Burlington the "Softball Capital
viduals of all ages. The department prides itself on its ability to
of the World." Because of Burlington's softball reputation, the
provide a wide range of activities and events SO that every resi-
City was selected as the site for the North Carolina Softball Hall of
dent, regardless of his or her age, physical ability or interest, can
Fame, which will be located at City Park. The City's BMX (bicy-
find an activity in which he or she can participate. The Recreation
cle motorcross) track has been the site of several nationally sanc-
and Parks Department also operates the Broad Street Senior
tioned events.
VISITOR'S
So Many Things To See.
In 1837, Edwin M.
Historic Alamance County is rich in the
Holt converted his
artifacts and tales of our American heritage.
father's grist mill on
AMANCE COUNTY
GUIDE
At Snow Camp Historical Site on the banks
Alamance Creek to a textile
of Cane Creek, you'll find a picturesque
mill. The Alamance Mill
Quaker farming community settled in 1749.
produced the first commercially
Tour the restored buildings and the Quaker
dyed plaids south of the Potomac.
Museum to experience early American living.
"Alamance Plaids" changed the face
Burlington/Alamance CVB
And see Sword of Peace, our outdoor drama
of the textile industry in the South.
P.O. Drawer 519
presented here every summer. It's a moving
The Holt family once operated 22 mills
Burlington, NC 27216-0519
The Shopping
story of the Quakers' struggle between their
in Alamance County alone, most of which
devotion to God and
were consolidated to create
1-800-637-3804
their country's battle for
Burlington Industries. Edwin
independence.
M. Holt's birthplace near
The first armed resis-
the town of Alamance is
Detroit
Chicago
75
76
Centarolinas
tance to British rule
now home to the Alamance
occurred at what is now
County Historical Museum.
the
the Alamance Battle-
Founded by the Christian
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Indianapolis
77
79
ground State Historical
Church in 1889, the stately
Washington
Cincinnati
Site. In 1771, back-
campus of Elon College
woodsmen known as
sits amidst the majestic
64
81
Richmond
"Regulators" clashed
oaks of the town by the
85
65
75
Raleigh
with a superior colonial
same name. Elon, named
Greensboro
BURLINGTON
militia led by Governor Tryon. While you're at
for the Hebrew word for "oak," has grown to
Nashville
Knoxville
40
1
Fayetteville
the battlefield, stop by the visitor's center for
become the fourth largest private college in
Charlotte
Wilmington
an exciting multimedia presentation on the
North Carolina.
Columbia
59
Florence
85
Battle of Alamance and tour Allen House, a
Nearby in Guilford County is the Guilford
Atlanta
20
restored log cabin that provides a glimpse of
Courthouse National Military Park, the site of
Charleston
Birmingham
life in the 1700's.
75
Nathaniel Greene's triumph over British troops
Savannah
In the late 1850's, the North Carolina Railroad
under Cornwallis and the turning point of the
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95
built its maintenance facilities on the 631 acres
Revolutionary War. The Charlotte Hawkins
Mobile
of land that is now the city of Burlington. The
Brown Memorial State Historic Site, located
10
75
Tampa
Miami
History
Shopping
Railroad Depot and Amphitheatre in downtown
in Sedalia, is on the site of Palmer Memorial
Special
Burlington tell the history of the town once
Institute, founded by Dr. Brown as a preparatory
95
known as "Company Shops." Just a few blocks
school for black women.
from the depot on Front and Davis Streets are
There's so much history in Alamance County,
Events
the wonderful homes of the Burlington Historic
you'll want to come back again and again to
District that date back as far as the 1880's.
experience it all.
NORTH CAROLINA
Burlington
The Promised Land.
16
& Vicinity
UNION RIDGE DR.
N
TO DANVILLE
9
CAROLINA CAROL RD
CREEK DEEA
GREENWOOD DP DR
W
E
TO REIDSVILLE
INDIAN VALLEY DR.
27
23
87
62 LOWER HOPEDALE RD
28
38
BURLINGTON
GRAHAM HOPEDALE ROAD
TO ROXBORO
GLEN RAVEN
10
S
49
100
47
ST.
100
S. SPRING ST.
VAUGHN
RD
SELLARS MILL RD.
HAW RIVER
TO DURHAM
5
87
FRONT ST.
DAVIS
ST.
ALAMANCE
FISHER
COUNTY HOSPITAL
70
FRONT ST.
W. COLLEGE AVE
40
CHURCH ST.
ELON
MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL
MEBANE ST.
MEBANE OAKS RD
MEBANE
58
33
LEBANON AVE.
COLLEGE
EDGEWOOD AVE
(WEBB AVE
WEBBA
IRELAND
STONE ST.
AVE.
ST
119
AVE
CHURCH ST.
MAINS
MAIN
MAPLE
ELM STREET
RD
21
34
54
87
25
70
29
AVE
EXIT 150
40
50 TO DURHAM
39
MEBANE ST.
ALAMANCE RD.
CHAPEL HILL RD.
EXIT 152
85
LEXINGTON AVE.
12
EXIT
53
153
EXIT 154
GARDEN RD.
51
61
RAMADA RD
PLANTATION DR
31 13
HARDEN ST.
TO GREENSBORO
MAIN ST.
3654
EXIT 148
57
GRAHAM
JIMMY KERR RD
6
EXIT 141
55
40
37 32
EXIT 145
EXIT 147
EXIT 143
85
62 52
REPRESENTATIVE pl.
KIRKPATRICK RT
62
119
HANFORD RD.
87
49
RD
11
26
TO
20
PITTSBORO
ALAMANCE
TO O CHAPEL HILL
ALAMANCE Shapping The of 'the COUNT
46
3
ALAMANCE BATTLETTE LEGROUND RD
TO ASHEBORO
BOY 22 WOODS RD.
1
FRENDSKIP-PATTERSON ROW
CAMP
BASS BASS MTN. R RD.
The Burlington/Alamance County Convention And Visitors Bureau
24
will not be held responsible for any discrepancy in the information
contained herein.
15
Cedarock Park
22
Southwick Golf Course
Hotel Chart
Hwy. 49 South and
Hwy. 87 and
Friendship-Patterson Rd.
Boy Wood Rd.,
Price
Health
Handicapped
Meeting
(919) 227-8298
Graham
Range
Hotel/Address
Phone
Rooms
Restaurant
Lounge
Pool
Club
Rooms
Rooms
Golf*
DoItAll!
16
Lake Cammack
(919) 227-2582
$
Arrowhead Motor Lodge
(919) 563-3513
25
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
*
Union Ridge Rd.
23
Indian Valley
I-85 Exit 154
(919) 421-3872
Golf Course
Mebane Oaks Road
Mebane, NC
17
Fairchild Park
Hwy. 62 North and
827 S. Graham-
Greenwood Rd.,
$$
51 Best Western Inn
(919) 584-0151
137
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*
Burlington
I-85 Exit 141
1-800-528-1234
Hopedale Rd.
770 Huffman Mill Road
(919) 222-5119
(919) 584-7871
Burlington, NC
Davidson Park
24
18
Sourwood Forest
$$
52 Comfort Inn
(919) 227-1270
124
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
St. Mark's Church Rd.
Golf Course
I-85 Exit 145
1-800-221-2222
and Rural Retreat Rd.
8055 Pleasant Hill
133 West Hanford Road
(919) 222-5038
Church Rd.,
Burlington, NC
Snow Camp
$
Econo Lodge
(919) 228-0231
100
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
19
Bass Mountain
(919) 376-8166
I-85 & Hwy. 54, Exit 148
Music Park
Service Road
Hwy. 49 South
25
I-85 Golf & Baseball
Graham, NC
(919) 228-7344
I-85, Exit 150 or Exit 151
Attractions
(919) 578-2391
$
54 Embers Motor Lodge
(919) 228-1366
30
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
*
20
Shamrock Golf Club
709 East Harden Street
Alamance
8
1
Burlington Historic
Hwy. 49 South
26
Tick's Driving Range
Graham, NC
Battleground State
District
(919) 226-7045
1230 Huffman Mill Rd.
$$
55 Hampton Inn
(919) 584-4447
116
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*
Historical Site
Between W. Davis St.
(919) 584-9337
I-85 Exit 141
1-800-HAMPTON
Hwy. 62 South
and W. Front St.
21
Arrowhead Golf Club
Kirkpatrick Rd.
(919) 222-5110
I-85, Exit 154 and
27
(919) 227-4785
Ace Speedway
Burlington, NC
Mebane Oaks Rd.,
Race Track Rd.,
2
Snow Camp
9
McCray One-Room
Altamahaw
$$/$$$
56
Holiday Inn
(919) 227-3681
127
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
*
Mebane
Historical Site
Schoolhouse
I-85 Exit 145/Hwy. 49
1-800-334-6838
(919) 563-5255
(919) 584-6354
Service Road
Sword of Peace
Hwy. 62 North and
Burlington, NC
Outdoor Drama
McCray Rd.
Hwy. 87 South
(919) 570-1444
Shops
$$/$$$
57
Howard Johnson Lodge
(919) 229-5203
132
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
*
28
Barbee Fabrics, Inc., Store #1
I-85 Exit 145
1-800-654-2000
(919) 376-6948
10
Cross Roads Church
2444 Maple Avenue
31
Alamance County
Hwy. 119 North,
Burlington Manufacturers' Outlet Center
Burlington, NC
3
Historical Museum
Mebane
(over 75 stores)
$/$$
Kirks Motor Court
(919) 228-1383
102
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
*
Hwy. 62 South
(919) 578-2003
32
Burlington Outlet Mall (over 20 stores)
1155 North Church Street
(919) 226-8254
Burlington, NC
11
Burlington Municipal
33
Cum-Park Plaza
The Railroad Depot
Airport
$$
Ramada Inn
(919) 227-5541
140
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
*
4
34
Edgewood Village Shopping Center
Hwy. 62 South
I-85 Exit 143/Hwy. 62
1-800-228-2828
and Amphitheatre
36
Furniture & Accessories Outlet
Burlington, NC
200 S. Main St.
(919) 227-1278
37
(919) 222-5137
Bookman
$
60 Scottish Inns
(919) 227-2003
28
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
12
Firehouse Fine Arts
I-85 Exit 145
1-800-247-4677
38
5
Elon College
Gallery
Glenco Carpet Mills Showroom
2412 Maple Ave.
135 W. Elm St., Graham
39
Hwy. 100 and
Holly Hill Mall
Burlington, NC
Williamson Ave.
(919) 226-4495
40
Jefferies Sock Outlet
$$
61 Super 8 Motel
(919) 584-8787
26
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
(919) 584-9711
13
Burlington Artists
41
Kidswear Outlet
I-85 Exit 141
1-800-800-8000
802 Huffman Mill Road
6
Hawfields Church
League Gallery
42
Maternity Warehouse Outlet
Burlington, NC
Hwy. 119 North,
2450-B Corporation
43
New Market Square
Parkway
$
2 Travelodge
(919) 226-1325
112
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
*
Mebane
(919) 226-7919
45
Rack Room Shoes
I-85 Exit 145
(919) 578-2811
2155 Hanford Rd.
47
Sock World
7
Paramount Theatre
Burlington, NC
Dentzel Menagerie
14
48
Carousel
Gallery of Players
Valiant Hosiery Corporation
Burlington City Park
128 E. Front St.
49
Textile Sales Room, Inc.
$ = Under $35
Rates are subject to
S. Church St. and
(919) 227-0742
$$ = $35-$50
change without notice.
$$$ = Over $50
So Much to Do.
Every day is a festival of fun in Alamance
area's finest golf courses, camping, and fishing.
at both centers at savings of up to 75%!
Holly Hill Mall
Rack Room Shoes
You can also relax and enjoy the tranquility of
When you combine these extraordinary outlet
Church St. and
2442 Maple Ave.
County.
Huffman Mill Rd.
centers with Burlington's charming downtown
(919) 227-4402
Balloonists from across the country take off
nature at lovely Cedarock Park.
(919) 584-1851
from the Burlington Municipal Airport in a
And, of course, there's our famous outlet
shopping district, the shops of the newly
Sock World
Jeffries Socks Outlet
1403 West Webb Ave.
dazzling display of color during the Alamance
shopping.
remodeled Holly Hill Mall, and the many other
1156 North Church St.
(919) 229-5514
Balloon Fest every Mother's Day Weekend.
shopping centers, independent mill outlets, and
(919) 226-4072
The turn-of-the-century Dentzel Menagerie
retail shops in the area, you could shop for days
Valiant Hosiery
Kidswear Outlet
So Many Incredible Bargains.
Corporation
Carousel is the centerpiece of September's
and still not see all the bargains we have to offer.
I-85, Exit 154
625 Maple Ave.
Burlington Carousel Festival. A landmark in
Barbee Fabrics, Inc.
Cum-Park Plaza
(919) 563-1630
(919) 228-6675
Burlington City Park, this beautiful carousel
Imagine a shopping center the size of an
Store #1 Hwy. 87
2280 North Church St.
Maternity Warehouse
Textile Sales
has 46 hand-carved wooden horses and other
entire town. That's Burlington.
North, Glen Raven
(919) 227-2816
Outlet
Room, Inc.
animals.
Over 200 outlet stores are located here,
(919) 584-7781
Edgewood Village
2402 Maple Ave.
3466 S. Church Street
Events like Arts 'Round the Square in May,
offering factory direct savings on brand name
Burlington
Shopping Center
(919) 226-9814
(919) 584-7451
merchandise from clothing and shoes to luggage
Manufacturers'
South Church St.
the Fiddler's Picnic in June, and the Colonial
New Market Square
and jewelry. Outlet shopping allows you to buy
Outlet Center
Furniture &
Living and Molasses Festival in October attract
South Church St. and
thousands of visitors each year.
top quality merchandise straight from the manu-
I-85, Exit 145
Accessories Outlet
Shadowbrook
(919) 227-2872
For sporting enthusiasts, there's the
facturer at tremendous savings.
711 East Harden St.,
Burlington Outlet
Graham
excitement of the Burlington Indians Class
With 75 stores covering 20 acres, Burlington
Mall
(919) 228-6903
Manufacturers' Outlet Center is the largest
You'll Have To Sleep Over.
A baseball team. Alamance County
I-85, Exit 143
Glenco Carpet Mills
is home to some of the
outlet center in North Carolina. Burlington
(919) 228-0088
Showroom
Outlet Mall and Waccamaw Pottery cover 20
There's just SO much in Alamance County that
Bookman
Hwy. 62 North
acres with 13 stores in one convenient location.
2602 Eric Lane
(919) 228-1739
you'll never get around to everything in one day.
You'll find a fabulous selection of merchandise
(919) 229-4187
So spend the night!
Whether you're sleeping over with the family
or bringing your whole company to town for a
convention, we've got hotel accommodations to
match your size and budget.
Arrowhead Motor
Howard Johnson
Lodge
Lodge
Best Western Inn
Kirks Motor Court
Comfort Inn
Travelodge
Econo Lodge
Ramada Inn
Embers Motor Lodge
Scottish Inns
Hampton Inn
Super 8 Motel
Holiday Inn
ADOG
A
ALAMANCE COUNTY
Location
Located in the North Carolina Piedmont area between the
Triad (Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem) and
the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill).
Located within four hours from the Atlantic Ocean and the
Appalachian Mountains.
I-85 and I-40 span the county.
County population is 102,000. Principal cities and towns
are Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Haw River, Elon College,
Alamance and Gibsonville.
250 manufacturing concerns and a combined work force
of 62,000 people.
Climate
656 feet above sea level with four distinct seasons.
Average mean temperature is 61.3,° average annual rain-
fall of 50 inches and average annual snowfall of 7 inches.
Education
County school system consists of four high schools, four
middle schools and twelve elementary schools with current
enrollment of more than 10,000.
Burlington System supports two high schools, two junior
high schools and six elementary schools, with a current
enrollment of more than 7,000.
Three private schools.
Elon College. Four year coeducational liberal arts college
with graduate programs in business and education. 3,000
students each year. Extensive evening programs.
Technical College of Alamance. State supported community
college with a wide variety of educational and training pro-
grams. Extensive course offerings in the evenings. 14,000
students each year.
Transportation
Excellent federal and state highway networks. North/South
Interstate 85 and East/West Interstate 40 span the county.
Two passenger bus service lines. Southern Railway freight
lines. All major motor carriers.
Burlington Municipal Airport, a general aviation facility, and
two regional airports within 45 minutes drive.
YOUR LINK TO THE FUTURE.
Resources and Community Services
Libraries: May Memorial Library (136,000 volumes) serves
county with branches in Graham, Mebane and Burlington.
Elon College Library (150,000 volumes) open to public.
Technical College of Alamance Library (30,000 holdings)
open to public.
Health Care: Alamance County Hospital and Memorial
Hospital of Alamance County, intermediate care nursing
facility, in-patient psychiatric facility and one day surgery
clinics. Duke University and University of North Carolina
medical center within 35 miles. Growing number of state of
the art retirement centers.
Recreation
414 acre Cedarock Park. Nature study, hiking, picnicking
and camping.
11 parks (one featuring the world renowned Dentzel Ca-
rousel), 6 golf courses and marina.
2 country clubs, racquetball facilities, youth center and a
comprehensive YMCA.
Burlington Indians, professional baseball team. Nationally
recognized softball leagues/tournaments.
Central Tarheel Hot Air Balloon races annually.
Cultural Activities
Year round programs in art and theatre coordinated through
the Arts Center and featuring the annual "Arts Around the
Square."
North Carolina Symphony Society.
Alamance Battleground and Museum and an outdoor
drama, "The Sword of Peace."
Civic And Service Organizations
More than 106 civic clubs and service organizations.
Active scouting program, professional and historical socie-
ties, religious fellowships.
Religion
275 churches, representing all major denominations.
Shopping
Outlet Capital of the South. (Largest collection of outlet
stores in the nation.)
250 outlets within one mile of each other, all located along
I-85.
Savings of 20 to 70% on clothing, furniture and housewares.
ALAMANCE COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Post Office Drawer 450/Burlington, NC 27215
919/228-1338
Seafood
Bakatsias Seafood Restuarant
Libby Hill Seafood
BURLINGTON
American
The Cutting Board
ALAMANCE
O' Hara's Restaurant at the Ramada Inn
Shea Restaurant & Lounge, Inc.
The Terrace Room at Best Western Inn
COUNTY
The Village Cafe
Waffle House (Alamance Rd.)
Waffle House (Maple Ave.)
M.C. & Friends Restaurant & Part-Time
DINING GUIDE
Museum
American/Italian
Nick's Cuisine
Oriental
China Inn
Italian
Spaghetti Bowl/Italian Eatery
Soup/Salads/Sandwiches
Ham's
Harrison's
Hickory Hams
The Burlington/Alamance County Convention &
Visitors Bureau will not be held responsible for any
discrepancy in the information contained herein.
WALAMANCE The COLWTY
BURLINGTON, ALAMANCE COUNTY
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
P.O. Drawer 519
Burlington, NC 27216-0519
1-800-637-3804
919-570-1444
Nick's Cuisine (9)
The Terrace Room at Best
I-85, Exit 143, 2699 Ramada Road,
Western Inn (13)
Burlington. 919/226-6494. Menu includes
I-85, Exit 141, 770 Huffman Mill Road,
European, Italian and American cuisine.
Burlington. 919/584-0151. Buffet and menu
Banuqet rooms (four) available for parties
featuring American cuisine. Sunday lunch
and groups. Lunch and dinner. Handicapped
and daily noon buffet Tuesday thru Friday.
accessible. MC, V & AMEX. All ABC
Moderately priced menu. Breakfast and
permits.
lunch. Time-Out Lounge ajoins, open
evenings serving sandwiches and burgers.
Banquet facilities available. Handicapped
O' Hara's Restuarant at the
accessible. MC, V, AMEX & Discover. All
Ramada Inn (10)
ABC permits.
I-85, Exit 143, 2703 Ramada Road,
Burlington. 919/227-5541. Catering to
The Village Cafe (14)
business people and families. Buffet
I-85, Exit 141, 580 Huffman Mill Road,
luncheon Sunday thru Friday. Buffet and
Burlington. 919/584-1497. Full service,
menu features American cuisine. Breakfast,
casual atmosphere featuring grilled steaks,
lunch and dinner. Banquet facilities
seafood, chicken and burgers. Salad bar.
available. Master's Lounge open Monday
Lunch and dinner. Handicapped accessible.
thru Saturday evenings. Handicapped
MC, V & AMEX. All ABC permits.
accessible. MC, V, AMEX & Discover. All
ABC permits.
Waffle House (15)
I-85, Exit 143, 2701 Alamance Road,
Shea Restaurant & Lounge, Inc. (11)
Burlington. 919/226-3087. "Great Food,
I-85, Exit 141, 971 Kirkpatrick Road,
Fast Service" is the motto of Waffle House.
Burlington, 919/584-6966. Casual, rustic
Menu features breakfast items, sandwiches,
atmosphere. Full service restaurant
steaks, soups and salads. All menu items
specializing in prime rib. Great steaks,
prepared to order and served promptly.
grilled halibut and salmon, sandwiches, two
Serving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
salad bars and childrens menu. Lunch and
Handicapped accessible. Take-out available.
dinner. Banquet facilities available.
Handicapped accessible. MC, V & AMEX.
Waffle House (16)
All ABC permits.
I-85, Exit 145, 2448 Maple Avenue,
Burlington. 919/227-0800. "Great Food,
Fast Service" is the motto of Waffle House.
Spaghetti Bowl/Italian Eatery (12)
Menu features breakfast items, sandwiches,
1385 N. Church Street, Burlington.
steaks, soups and salads. All menu items
919/227-2088. Featuring homemade
prepared to order and served promptly.
spaghetti sauces. Freshly baked bread.
Serving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lasagna, subs, salads and pizza. Eat in or
Handicapped accessible. Take-out available.
take out. Lunch and dinner.
MC = MasterCard V = VISA AMEX = American Express
Burlington/Alamance County offers a
Harrison's (5)
diversity of restaurants to satisfy anyones
I-85, Exit 141, 2773 S. Church Street,
palate. This is only a partial listing of the
Burlington in New Market Square Shopping
many fine restaurants in the area. Please call
Center. 919/584-0444. Casual, upbeat
your selected restaurant for current
atmosphere, a favorite of local community.
information on menus and hours of
Shish-ka-bob platters, fresh chicken breast,
operation.
marinated tenderloin, turkey, tuna and
shrimp salads made in-house, pita bread and
Bakatsias Seafood Restaurant (1)
sub rolls from New York. Lunch and dinner.
I-85, Exit 150, Bakatsias Lane, Graham.
Handicapped accessible. Beer and wine only.
919/578-3700. Broiled, fried and grilled
seafood. Chicken, beef and combo dishes.
Hickory Hams (6)
Nightly specials. Senior discount plates.
I-85, Exit 141, 544 Huffman Mill Road,
Lunch and dinner. Banquet facilities.
Burlington. 919/584-1818 or 1/800/273-
Handicapped accessible. MC, V & AMEX.
HAMS. Spiral cut and honey baked hams.
Beer and wine only.
Smoked turkey and a variety of gourmet
meats. Sandwiches, salads, party trays,
China Inn (2)
homemade cookies and desserts. Tail-gate
I-85, Exit 141, 108 Huffman Mill Road,
parties. Unique Sideway Cafe (lunch only),
Burlington. 919/227-7165. Traditional
in-door gazebo and party facilities. Take-out
Chinese cuisine. Menu, buffet and take-out.
available. Handicapped accessible. MC, V,
Lunch and dinner. Handicapped accessible.
AMEX, & Discover.
MC, V & AMEX. Beer and wine only.
Libby Hill Seafood (7)
The Cutting Board (3)
I-85, Exit 143, 2628 Alamance Road,
I-85, Exit 143, 2619 Alamance Road,
Burlington. 919/229-1166. Fried and broiled
Burlington. 919/226-0292. Ribeyes, prime
seafood. Chicken. Lunch and dinner. Take-
rib, filet mignon, marinated or barbecued
out available. Handicapped accessible. MC
chicken. 1/3 pound chuckburger with a
& V.
variety of toppings. Salad bar and garnish
bar. Ice cream pie deserts. Banquet facilities.
M.C. & Friends Restaurant & Part-time
Handicapped accessible. MC, V & AMEX.
Museum (8)
All ABC permits.
Junction of Highways 87 & 100, 2505 West
Webb Avenue, Burlington. 919/584-7600.
Ham's (4)
Great food, friendly service, moderate
I-85, Exit 141 or 143, 1610 S. Church
prices, nostalgic atmosphere. Varied menu
Street, Burlington. 919/570-3099. Featuring
including chicken, burgers, steaks, barbecue,
deli sandwiches, subs, burgers and salads.
seafood and sandwiches. Groups and parties
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take-out
welcomed. Take-out available. Lunch and
available. Handicapped accessible. MC, V,
dinner. Handicapped accessible. MC & V.
Choice. All ABC permits.
Beer and wine only.
And While You Are Here
Dentzel Menagerie Carousel at Burlington City Park
Historic Alamance County is rich in the artifacts
Firehouse Fine Arts Gallery
and tales or our American heritage. During your visit
Alamance County Historical Museum
here, take some time out of your busy schedule to
relax and take in a few of the area's following
Burlington Manufacturers' Outlet Center with over
75 outlet stores
attractions:
Burlington Outlet Mall with 20 outlet stores
Alamance Battleground State Historic Site
Snow Camp Historical Site and "Sword of Peace"
The Railway Depot in Downtown Burlington
Outdoor Drama (June thru August)
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MANUFACTURERS
Burlington Outlets Individual Stores Listing
B.M.O.C.
Newport Menswear
Nutrition Plus
I-85, Exit 145, Burlington, N.C.
Old Mill Ladies Factory Outlet
Adolfo II
Paper Factory (The)
Aileen
Pavilion (The)
Allen Edmonds Factory Store
Pepperidge Farm
American Tourister
Piece Goods
Avon Fashions
Plej's
Banister Shoes
Prestige Fragrance & Cosmetics,
Barbizon Lingerie
Inc.
Barett Shoes
Princess Handbags
Bass Shoe Outlet
Sara Lee Outlet Store
Book Annex
S & K Famous Brands
Bon-Worth
Sams
Bridal Mart
Scent Saver Cosmetics & Fragrances
Bugle Boy
Shoe Show
Burlington Artists League
Simply Six
Gallery
Sneakee Feet
Carter's Childrenswear
Sweater Shops
Casual Male - Big & Tall
Toy Liquidators
CasualWear Express
Uniform-Lingerie Connection
Children's Outlet
Van Heusen Factory Outlet
Deck Deli
Variety Crafts
Dental/General Dentistry
WestPoint Pepperrell
Diana
World Bazaar
Dixie Belle Lingerie
Donnkenny
Dress Barn
Eagle's Eye
Factory Connection
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Famous Brands Housewares
BURLINGTON
Famous Footwear
Fashion Flair
OUTLET MALL
Finish Line
at 85 & Waccamaw
Garmet District
Gold Factory
2589 Eric Lane
Burlington, NC 27215
Hamilton Luggage & Handbags
919/228-0088
Hanes Activewear
Hanes Mill Outlet
Banister Shoe
Harve Benard
Best Fixture Outlet
Hit or Miss
Blanket Factory
I Can't Believe It's Yogurt
Carriage Place Antiques
Just My Size
Casualwear Express
Keith's Record Shop
$5 and $10 Store
Le Creuset
Gift Wrap/Lace
Liz Claiborn Irregulars Only
More For Less
Linens 'n Things
Rolane
London Fog
Shady's Designer Sunglasses
Maidenform
Starvin Artist
Mikasa
Waccamaw Pottery
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Burlington Indians Baseball
Home Furnishings Market
1450 Graham Street
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Burlington, NC
Calendar
MARKET DATES
For More Information Call 919/222-0223
1992
Mon.
August 3
Bluefield
October 15-23
Of
Tues.
August 4
Bluefield
1993
1997
Wed.
August 5
Bluefield
April 15-23
April 10-18
October 14-22
October 16-24
Events
Wed.
August 12
Kingsport
1994
1998
Thurs.
August 13
Kingsport
April 14-22
April 23-May 1
October 20-28
October 15-23
Fri.
August 14
Johnson City
August 1992 - January 1993
1995
1999
Fri.
August 15
Johnson City
April 27-May 5
April 15-23
October 19-27
October 14-22
Thurs.
August 20
Princeton
Fri.
1996
2000
August 21
Princeton
April 18-26
April 6-14
Sat.
August 22
Princeton
October 17-25
October 19-27
Wed.
August 26
Martinsville
Upcoming Events &
Thurs.
August 27
Martinsville
Attractions in 1993
Fri.
August 28
Martinsville
April - 8th Century Live-In & Military Muster
MIRLINGTON AMANCE COUNTY
Burlington Carousel Festival
May - Arts' Round The Square
May - Alamance Balloon Fest & Air Show
BURLINGTON
May - 222nd Anniversary of the Battle of
Alamance
May - Bass Mountain Music Park
Memorial Day Weekend
Burlington, Alamance County
Bluegrass Festival
CAROUSEL
Convention & Visitors Bureau
P.O. Drawer 519
Burlington, N.C. 27216-0519
July - August - Sword of Peace Outdoor
1-800-637-3804
919-570-1444
Drama
September 19-20
November 7
Early October
For more information call 919/226-8270.
Fall Festival & 8th Annual Bar-B-Que Cook-Off.
5th Anniversary Celebration of the Charlotte
Burlington Manufacturers Outlet Center & WPCM
Hawkins Brown Site Opening. The Charlotte
December 4-6
(Country 101) will sponsor this event. Farmers will
Hawkins Brown Historical Foundation, Inc. will
sponsor this event with Dr. John Hope Franklin,
Gem & Mineral Show. Burlington Rec. & Parks
display & sell homegrown vegetables and area
residents will participate in the Bar-B-Que Cook Off.
keynote speaker and a special choir will render the
Dept. will host this show. Dealers from across the
BMOC, Corporation Parkway, Burlington, NC. For
music. Sedalia Elementary School Gymnasium,
Southeast will come together to sell and custom set
Sedalia NC. 11:am. Free Admission. For more
gems & minerals of every kind. Stones may be
more information call 919/227-2872.
information call 919/449-4846.
mounted while you wait. Fri. 10:am-6:pm, Sat.
10:am-5:pm & Sun. 12:noon-5:pm. Fairchild Center,
October 2-10
Graham Hopedale Rd., Burlington, NC. $1.50
Red Hot And Cole. The Life of Cole Porter (1891-
November 10 December 31
Adults, Seniors and Children under 5 yrs. are free.
1964) told through his music. The Gallery Players will
Christmas Craft Show. The Burlington Artists
For more information call 919/222-5030.
perform in the Paramount Theatre, Front St.,
League Gallery will sponsor this show of handmade
Burlington, NC. 8:15:pm. Adults, $9; Sr. Citizens and
crafts by area artists. Baskets, clay sculpture, wood-
December 4
Full-Time Students, $7. For more information call
carvings, glass work, handwoven scarfs, garments,
Fine Arts Department Christmas Show. Elon
919/227-0742.
porcelain jewelry & much more. BMOC, Corporation
College Fine Arts Building will host the Christmas
Parkway, Building ,Burlington, NC. Mon.-Fri.
October 6
12:noon-5:30pm, Sat. 12:noon-6:pm, Sun. 1:pm-
Show. 8:pm. Free Admission. Elon College, NC. For
more information call 919/584-2199.
Burlington Artists League Fine Arts 1992
6:pm. Free Admission. For more information call
Competition. The Burlington Artists League & N.C.
919/226-7919.
December 6
Arts Council will sponsor the competition for any
Tour of Homes & Candlelight Tea. A tour of
artist age 18+. Entries will be accepted in nearly every
November 13,14,15,19,20 & 21
private homes and sites of historical and
media: watercolor, acrylic, oils, pencil, pen & ink etc.
Driving Miss Daisy. The Gallery Players will
architectural interest, decorated for the Christmas
Burlington Artists League Gallery. Burlington
perform on stage this beloved story of the unlikely
season. Alamance Historical Museum, Burlington,
Manufacturer's Outlet Center, Burlington, NC. Free
relationship between an aging crotchety southern
NC. 7:pm. Admission $7. For more information call
Admission for public viewing. For more information
lady and her black driver who in time becomes her
919/226-8254.
call 919/376-3971.
best friend. Paramount Theatre, Front St., Burlington,
NC. Adults, $7; Sr. Citizens and Full-Time Students,
December 12
October 7
$5. For more information call 919/227-0742.
Alamance Christian School Christmas Concert.
North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, The Two
Alamance Christian School grades 9-12 will be in
Gentlemen of Verona. 8:pm. Elon College Fine Arts
November 16
concert at 7:30pm. Town Branch Road, Graham,
Building, Elon College, NC. Admission Charged. For
Shanghai Acrobats and Dance Theatre. Elon
NC. Free Admission. For more information call
more information call 919/584-2199.
College Fine Arts Building will host the event. 8:pm.
919/578-0318.
Elon College, NC. Admission Charged. For more
October 12-16
information call 919/584-2199.
December 13
"Colonial Living Week". Alamance Battleground
"Candlelight Christmas". Alamance Battleground
State Historic Site will sponsor this event. A five-day
November 21
State Historic Site will host this event. Under the
"living history" program for school groups and the
Christmas Parade. The Burlington Rec. & Parks
illumination of candlelight, celebrate the Christmas
general public focusing on 18th-century domestic and
Dept. will sponsor the Xmas Parade in downtown
season at the decorated 18th-century Allen House
military life. Alamance Battleground State Historic
Burlington, NC. Professional floats, high school
making your own beeswax candles, discovering
Site, Burlington, NC. 9:am-2:pm. Free Admission. For
bands, Santa Claus and much more will make their
the decorative uses of beeswax. Light refreshments.
more information call 919/227-4785.
way through the streets. 10:am. For more
1:pm-5:pm. Free Admission. Alamance
information call 919/222-5030.
Battleground State Historic Site, Burlington, NC.
Mid-October-November 13
For more information call 919/227-4785.
An Exhibition in Miniatures. The Alamance County
November 21-22
Arts Center, Firehouse Fine Arts Galleries will host
Fall Fantasy & Winter Wishes Craft Show.
December 13
this exhibition & sale of small paintings and three-
Burlington Rec. & Parks Dept. will sponsor the
Christmas Open House. The Charlotte Hawkins
dimensional handcrafts (miniatures in pottery, glass,
annual craft show featuring craftsmen from
Brown Memorial Historic Site will sponsor area
metal, wood). Free Admission. Mon.-Fri. 9:am-5:pm,
throughout the southeast with exceptional holiday
choirs that will render carols on half-hour rotation
Sun. 3:pm-5:pm. Firehouse Gallery, West Elm St.,
gift ideas. Fairchild Center, Graham-Hopedale Rd.,
and refreshments will be served. The Christmas
Graham, NC. For more information call 919/226-4495.
Burlington, NC. Sat. 10:am-5:pm, Sun 1:pm-5:pm.
lights will be officially turned on at 4:pm. Free
$1.50 Admission adults, Senior Citizens & children
Admission 1:pm-5:pm daily. Charlotte Hawkins
October 16-25
under 12 free. For more information call 919/222-
Brown Memorial Historic Site, Sedalia, NC. For
N.C. State Fair. Agricultural fair with exhibits,
5030.
more information call 919/449-4846.
first Young Artists Show. High Schools Students from
livestock,rides games, food and more. State
November 22-December 22
the City & County will display their work. This is not
Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC. Admission Charged. For
Holiday Gift Invitational. The Alamance County
a competition event. Free Admission. Burlington
more information call 919/733-2145.
Arts Center, Firehouse Galleries will house this gift
Manufacturers Center, Burlington, NC. For more
show. 40-50 juried artists & craftsmen from
information call 919/584-2859 or 919/226-7919.
October 18
NC,SC,VA will be exhibiting paintings and
47th Annual Dog Show. The Alamance County
handworks for holiday gift giving. Free Admission.
September 17-Mid October
Kennel Club will host this event with 1,200 dogs in
Mon.-Sat. 9:am-5:pm, Sun. 1:pm-5:pm. Firehouse
Portrait. The Alamance County Arts Center,
competition. 8:am-5:pm Fairchild Community Center,
Galleries, West Elm St., Graham, NC. For more
Firehouse Fine Arts Galleries will host this sculpture
Graham Hopedale Rd., Burlington, NC. For more
information call 919/226-4495.
exhibition. Mon.-Fri. 9:am-5:pm, Sun. 3:pm-5:pm.
information call 919/226-0330.
Free Admission. Firehouse Galleries, West Elm St.,
November 27-29
Graham, NC. For more information call 919/226-4494.
October 27-31
Annual Craft Show. Burlington Manufacturers
Sword of Peace Haunted Forest. Snow Camp
Outlet Center will sponsor this show with 15-20
September 19-20
Historical Drama Society, Inc. will sponsor this
area craftsmen displaying their arts and crafts.
Burlington Carousel Festival. Burlington Carousel
event. Ghosts, goblins, witches, and creatures of the
BMOC, 2389 Corporation Parkway, Burlington, NC.
Festival Committee & The City of Burlington will
night fill the forest. Snow Camp, NC. 6:30pm-10:pm.
No Admission charged. For more information call
sponsor this two-day family event with free rides,
$3.00 Admission Charged. For more information call
919/226-0613.
entertainment, arts & crafts, educational displays,
919/376-6948.
cloggers, bands, wood-carving, paint restoration
Late November
workshop, etc. Free Admission. Burlington City Park,
October 30-31
Downtown Lights Up. Burlington Downtown
Burlington, NC. Sat. 10:am-6:pm, Sun. 1:pm-6:pm. For
Halloween Celebration. The Burlington Rec. &
Corporation will host this celebration with new
more information call 919/222-5030 or 1/800-637-
Parks Dept. will sponsor this event. Costume
decorations, music, caroling and a visit with Santa.
3804.
contest, carving demonstrations will take place in
6:pm-8:pm. Depot, 200 South Main Street,
Holly Hl, Burlington. Fireworks 8:pm will take place
Downtown Burlington, NC. For more information
September 23
in the City Park, Burlington, NC. Free Admission. For
call 919/222-5002.
American Repertory Ballet Company, Dracula.
more information call 919/222-5030.
The Elon College Fine Arts Building will host this
ballet. 8:pm. Admission Charged. Elon College Fine
Late October or Early November
Arts Building, Elon College, NC. For more information
Molasses and Colonial Living Festival. The Sword
call 919/584-2199.
DECEMBER
of Peace will sponsor this event. Experience the
making of molasses, help stir the apple butter and
September 25-27
press apple cider. Watch the preparation of Colonial
Red Hot And Cole. The Gallery Players will perform
meals and the demonstrations of other Colonial
the life of Cole Porter (1891-1964) told through his
chores. Free Admission. Snow Camp, NC. 12:noon-
Early December
music. Paramount Theatre, Front St., Burlington.
5:pm. For more information call 919/376-6948.
Breakfast With Santa. The Burlington Downtown
8:15pm. Adults, $9; Sr. Citizens and Full-Time
Corporation will host a sit down breakfast with
Students, $7. For more information call 919/227-0742.
Santa for children and their parents. Area
Late October.
restaurant TBD. Early morning hours. $3.75 per
Trick or Treat Street. Burlington Downtown
September 25
person. Downtown Burlington, NC. For more
Corporation will sponsor a costume contest, and
information call 919/222-5002.
John Hartford. Traditional acoustic music. Will be
treats in downtown stores will be distributed.
performed in the Elon College Fine Arts Building at
Burlington, NC. Free Admission. For more
8:pm. Free Admission. Elon College, NC. For more
December 1
information call 919/222-5002.
information call 919/584-2199.
Elon College Community Orchestra. Elon
College Fine Arts Building will host this event.
September 26
8:pm. Free Admission. Elon College, NC. For more
NASCAR. Burlington Manufacturers Outlet Center will
information call 919/584-2199.
NOVEMBER
sponsor NASCAR (cars) of several of the famous
Winston-Cup drivers for the public to see. BMOC,
December 4
2389 Corporation Parkway, Burlington, NC. Free
Holiday Pops Concert. Alamance County
Admission. For more information call 919/227-2872.
November 6-8
Chapter/The North Carolina Symphony, Inc. will
Department of Theatre Arts, Fall Musical. Elon
sponsor this family concert with a mix of
College Fine Arts Building will host this musical.
traditional holiday favorites and light orchestral
8:pm. Elon College, NC. Admission Charged. For
pieces. Conductor Jackson Parkhurst with the
OCTOBER
more information call
North Carolina Symphony. The performance will
August 15
Entertainment, home cooked food, free parking,
AUGUST
Kids I.D. Program. This program is held in
free camping. Bass Mountain Music Park located 9
conjunction with the Burlington Police Department.
miles South of Burlington, NC. Admission Charged.
Parents are urged to bring their children to be
For more information call 919/228-7344.
August 1 & 6-8 Thurs., Fri. & Sat.
fingerprinted, and photographed. Burlington
The Sword of Peace. Snow Camp Historical Drama
Manufacturers Outlet Center will host this event from
September 4-6
Society, Inc. will host William Hardy's dramatic
11:pm 2:pm. 2389 Corporation Parkway, Burlington,
ASA Men's Class A National Softball
tribute to the Quakers. General Nathaniel Greene,
NC. For more information call 919/227-2872.
Tournament. Burlington Recreation & Parks
second in command under General George
Dept. will sponsor the Tournament. Teams will be
Washington, is about to meet Lord Cornwallis,
August 20 - September 6
attending from across the U.S. Season pass $15;
Commander of the British Forces in America. Quakers
"Contemporary Crafts". Firehouse Fine Arts
Daily $5. Burlington City Park, Burlington, NC. For
must decide to take up arms or remain true to their
Galleries will host this exhibit. Wall hangings by
more information call 919/222-5030.
faith. Snow Camp, NC. 8:30pm. Adults $8.00. Children
Dianne Ford and furniture by O'Neal Jones. Mon.-Fri.
(under 12) $5.00. For more information call 919/376-
9:am-5:pm, Sun. 3:pm-5:pm. Free Admission.
September 5
6948.
Alamance Arts Council, 135 West Elm St., Graham,
Labor Day 5K Run. Sponsored by The Burlington
NC. For more information call 919/226-4495.
Jaycees. This event will take place on Smith School
August 1
Road behind Holly Hill Mall at 8:am. For more
August 22
information call 919/538-2713.
ACC Football. The Burlington Manufacturers Outlet
Live from Al's "It's Saturday Night at the Oldies"
Center will host a preview of cheerleaders, mascots
with MAGIC 99.5 FM's Rod Davis. Music is "Under
September 10
and coaches in the area. Prizes will be given away.
the Stars" at Al's Fine Foods, SO bring your lounge
The Kingston Trio. Elon College will host the
BMOC, 2389 Corporation Parkway Burlington, NC.
chair and blanket. Admission includes free hors d'
For more information call 919/227-2872.
Trio at 8:pm in the Fine Arts Building. Elon
oeuvres. Al's Fine Foods located NC 62 north for
College, NC Admission Charged. For more
several miles. Turn right on Faucette Lane, Restaurant
information call 919/584-2199.
August 7-8
is on the left. $10.00 Admission. For more
Third Annual Hospice Super Flea Market. The
information call 919/272-0995.
September 12
Hospice League of Alamance/Caswel Counties will
Fourth Annual Burlington Criterium Bicycle
put on the largest flea market in the area. Featuring
August 25-29
Race. The Burlington/Alamance Bicycle Club will
36 different departments of excellent merchandise,
Alamance County's " Country" Agriculture Fair.
sponsor this National Category A Event. The race
tasty treats, and much more. 8:am-8:pm Lowe's
Alamance County Fair Committee will sponsor the
will be held downtown Burlington. 1:pm-9:pm. For
Building 802 South Graham-Hopedale Road,
fair. Rides, exhibits, educational booths, food, dairy
more information call 919/226-4116.
Burlington, NC. Free Admission. For more
show, entertainment, etc. I-85 then Hwy 49 South for
information call 919/584-9952.
3 miles to Bellemont caution light. Turn left go 2 &
September 13-28
1/2 miles Fairground on right. Tues., Thurs., Fri.
Davidson Exhibition. Elon College will host this
$4.00 Wed. & Sat. $5.00 ride all for one price. Tues.-
August 8
exhibit of contemporary prints. Fine Arts Building.
Fri. 5:pm-11:pm, Sat. 10:am-12:midnight. Burlington,
6th Annual Tarheel Farm Toy Show and Sale.
Elon College, NC. Free Admission. For more
NC. For more information call 919/228-6106.
Collectors of farm toys, trucks, and construction toys
information call 919/584-2199.
gather to trade, swap, sell and display their parts for
August 27-29
repair and customizing will be available for purchase.
"The Rose Tattoo". Al's Fine Foods will host this
September 13-16
Ramada Inn, Burlington, NC I-85/40 Exit 143. Show
Dinner Theatre. The play is by Tennessee Williams.
Native American Symposium. Elon College will
8:30am-3:pm. Show Admission $2.00, under 12 Free.
The production is a Gallery Players' fund-raiser.
host the lectures & panel discussion in the Fine
Auction-No Admission. For
Dinner will be served 6:30pm-8:pm. The play will
Arts Building. Elon College, NC. Free Admission.
more information call 919/584-7442.
begin at 8:pm. $20. for admission and dinner. Al's
The time has not been determined. For more
Fine Foods, NC 62 north for several miles turn right
information call 919/584-2199.
August 12-15 & August 19-22
on Faucette Lane, Burlington, NC. For more
information call 919/227-7606 or 919/226-3233.
September 13-28
MAME. The Sword of Peace will produce this
Native American Art and Crafts Exhibit. The
Broadway musical which is a happy happening. The
Elon College Fine Arts Department will host this
main character is well-to-do and lives in New York at
exhibit in the Fine Arts Building in Elon College,
the peak of the Twenties. The play Auntie Mame, by
SEPTEMBER
NC. Free Admission. For more information call
Lawrence and Lee, is based on the novel by Patrick
919/584-2199.
Dennis. 8:30pm. Sword of Peace Drama Site
Amphitheatre. Admission, $8 Adults, $7 Senior
September 4-6
September 15 October 2
Citizens Children under 12 $5. For more information
Bass Mountain Music Park Labor Day Weekend
"Young Artists Show". The Burlington Artists
call 919/376-6948.
Bluegrass Festival. Family style outdoor festival.
League and the NC Arts Council will present its
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SOUTH CAROLINA
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Collections include: small night
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wood, ceramics, and candles.
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ALAMANCE COUNTY
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Alamance County Historical Museum is located
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in the Italianate Revival plantation house which was
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the birthplace of Edwin Michael Holt, a pioneer in the
Southern Textile Industry. In addition to the C. 1790/
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1875 Holt home, the five-acre museum complex in-
period farm buildings constructed in the period im-
mediately following the Civil War.
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cludes the Holt family cemetery, as well as several
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Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the
Alamance
Museum features period room settings containing
GIBSONVILLE
furnishings and objects associated with the Holt fam-
MEBANE
ily. The Museum also contains rotating exhibits deal-
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ing with county history, and a permanent textile ex-
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RIVER
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hibit which documents the history of the famous
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Guided tours of the house museum are offered on a
daily basis. An audiovisual program is also available,
and may be scheduled in advance for groups of fif-
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teen or more. Tour groups may also wish to book
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morning refreshments or Victorian high tea, served
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Your Link
in the Museum's 1875 dining room; a modest fee for
this service is charged.
To The Past
HOURS
84
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
FROM THE THIS
The Museum is closed on Mondays.
Admission is free.
4777 South N.C. 62
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Burlington, N.C. 27215
(919) 226-8254
ALAMANCE COUNTY,
NORTH CAROLINA
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Sword Of Peace
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Alamance Battleground
3
Alamance County Historial Museum
Printed on Recycled Paper
Alamance County Printing Dept. SOP0001.PM4-1
THE
Widely acclaimed William Hardy's "The Sword of Peace" is
Our amphitheater is located in Southern Alamance County, 15
a dramatic historical portrayal of the American Revolu-
miles south of Burlington. Follow the Brown SNOW CAMP HIS-
SWORD OF PEACE
tion. It enlightens the audience about the struggles the
TORIC SITE signs and outdoor drama signs. For further directions
peaceful Quakers must face in a time of war.
call: (919) 376-6984
SNOW CAMP, N.C.
General Nathanael Greene, second in command under
General George Washington, is about to meet Lord
Cornwallis, Commander of the British Forces in America,
BURLINGTON
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HILLSBOROUGH
at the battle of Guilford Courthouse. Simon Dixon, a Quaker
GREENSBORO
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miller, is faced with an important decision like that of his
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neighbors. take up arms and fight or remain true to his
SNOW
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faith. Simon and other historical characters reveal their
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CAMP
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heart-torn decisions as you witness this exciting, action-
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packed dramatic tribute to the Quakers.
SILER CITY
TICKET
INFORMATION
All Adult Tickets
$8.00
Children (under 12)
$5.00
Children's Theatre (all tickets)
$4.00
Senior Citizens (60 & over)
$7.00
Season Tickets
$15.00
(one admission to all 3 shows)
A Summer celebration
GROUP RATES AVAILABLE WITH ADVANCE ARRANGEMENTS ONLY
with Outdoor Drama
For reservations, write SWORD OF PEACE, P.O. Box 535, Snow Camp, NC
Children's Show 7:30 pm, all other shows 8:30
27349 or phone 376-6948 (800) 726-5115. All seats are General Admis-
sion; tickets may be reserved but not specific seats. Tickets may also be
purchased at the box office. Show time is 8:30 P.M.
ALAMANCE BATTLEGROUND
Alamance Battleground is administered by the N.C. De-
partment of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and
One of North Carolina's twenty-three state historic sites,
History.
Alamance Battleground is where Royal Governor William
Tryon led 1,000 militia troops against 2,000 backcountry
Admission is Free
farmers called Regulators at the Battle of Alamance on
May 16, 1771. The Regulators, who protested corrupt gov-
April 1 through October 31
ernment practices in Colonial North Carolina, were de-
Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
feated in the two-hour engagement.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Learn more about the pre-Revolutionary War battle and
backcountry lifestyle by viewing the available audiovisual
November 1 through March 31
program and permanent exhibit inside the visitor center,
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
walking over the battlefield where Pennants mark battle
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
positions and monuments stand as memorials, and visiting
the 1780 log Allen House.
5803 South N.C. 62
The Site holds an 18th-Century Live-in & Militia Muster, an
Burlington, N.C. 27215
anniversary program, a Colonial Living Week, and a Christ-
(919) 227-4785
mas open house annually.
FOR INFORMATION
FARM TOURS & SCHOOL PROGRAMS
RUSTY MILLER
CEDAROCK HISTORICAL FARM
4242 CEDAROCK PK RD
CEDAROCK
BURLINGTON, N.C. 27215
FARM OFFICE (919) 226-6814
PARKS & REC. OFFICE (919) 228-0506
HISTORICAL
FARM
INFORMATION
1. Farm located at Cedarock Park 6.5 miles South of I-85 on
highway 49. Entrance sign on Highway 49.
2. For your safety and the safety of the animals please do not
go inside the fenced pastures or feed the animals.
Thank-You.
3. Open Wednesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 am - 4:00 pm
Group Tour Reservations 7 days a week
4. ENJOY YOURSELF
ALAMANCE COUNTY'S
CEDAROCK
HISTORICAL
FARM
Alamance County Printing Dept. FARM0001.PM4-1
WELCOME TO
1. First Garrett Home 1830 1A. Log Kitchen 2. George W. Garrett
House, 1885 3. US Post Office, 1870 4. Smoke House, 1850
CEDAROCK HISTORICAL FARM
5. Corn Crib, 1890 6. Livestock Barn, 1890 7. Carriage Shed, 1890
The Alamance County Recreation & Parks Department
Parking
would like to invite you to come and relive a part of Alamance
County's History. This farm site is the original site of the Garrett
farm dating back to 1830. We have restored the buildings to their
original use. We have the different types of livestock that the
Garrett's had on their farm. You can see them here today on our
farm site. We have sheep, goats, dairy and beef cattle, and a team
of draft mules.
Driveway
You will also see the different types of grain and crops that
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Parking for
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were grown on the farm. We will be exhibiting farm work as done
at the turn of the century. Take time and come out to walk the path
of history. Relive an important part of Alamance County History
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and the American way of life.
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This Historical Farm is yours to enjoy. The Alamance County
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Commissioners and Alamance County Recreation and Parks
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Department Welcomes Your Visit.
HISTORY OF FARM SITE
In 1830 the Garrett family settled in Alamance County and
Garrett grew 85 bushels of wheat, 800 bushels of corn, 150
started a new life. John and Polly constructed a small log house
bushels of oats, and 20 bushels of potatoes. A decade later the
which survives as one of the earliest structures in the district. In
Garrett's expanded their farm to 100 improved and 250 unimproved
1835, the Garretts constructed the two-story house now known as
acres valued at $1800 and owned personal property worth $2000
the George W. Garrett house (George was the son of John);
which included a team of draft mules. After the Civil War, the size
thereafter, the log house continued in use for many years as a
of the Garrett farm was reduced to 75 improved and 192
kitchen. According to the 1850 Census and Agricultural Sched-
unimproved acres. The value dropped from $1000 to $400 in
ules, John and Polly Garrett lived at the house with their 5 children.
livestock owned. He owned 1 horse, 1 mule, 2 sheep, 5 cows, and
They owned 5 slaves; (An adult male and a female and their 3
13 swine. During the 1870's and into the 1880's a post office was
sons.) John Garrett's farm, valued at $1150 and comprised of 85
located in a small out building nearby in the rear of the yard. Other
improved and 30 unimproved acres, was typical in size and value
out buildings on the Garrett Farm were a smoke house, corn crib,
with many found in Alamance County; it was also typical in that
livestock barn, and carriage shed.
he owned only a few slaves and did much of the farm work
himself. He owned 4 horses, 9 cows, 5 sheep, and 20 swine. The
total livestock valued at $238.
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ALAMANCE COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
October 15, 1992
Jeannie Bunton
Room 111.5 OEOB
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Ms. Bunton,
This packet is a follow-up to the magazine we faxed to you on Thursday.
Give us a call if you need anything else.
Sincerely,
William President Jonny C. Wilburn
610 South Lexington Avenue
Burlington, North Carolina 27215
(919) 228-1338
HISTORY
Alamance heritage dates to the colonial period
The history of North Carolina
is tied with the first English ef-
forts to colonize the New World.
Beginning in 1585, with Ralph
Lane and the John White settle-
ments on Roanoke Island, the
North Carolina coast was
viewed as a prime site for colo-
nization.
Unlike the Coastal Plain,
however, North Carolina's in-
land Piedmont remained unset-
tled by Europeans until the ear-
ly 1700s. Prior to that time, the
region now known as Alamance
County was inhabited by Siouan
MERIT.SHOES
Indians, known as Sissipahaw-
Shakori.
The villages of these native
Americans were probably visi-
ted by contact explorers such as
John Lederer and John Lawson,
who may have visited the region
in the period 1690-1700.
TRADING PATH
Downtown Burlington in the 1940s
The earlier presence of native
Americans in the region proved,
Shenandoah Valley. Many were
lowing year he returned, bring-
however, to be a decisive ele-
from Pennsylvania or northern
ing with him the first group of
ment in pioneer settlement pat-
Virginia, where land was scarce
Scotch-Irish settlers. These in-
terns. In particular, the well-
and expensive. Most were either
cluded members of the Craig,
known Indian Trading Path,
Quakers of English or Irish ex-
Kirkland and Freeland fami-
which led from eastern Virginia
traction, Scotch-Irish Presbyte-
lies. These families originally
into South Carolina, proved to
rians or German Lutherans.
met for worship at a brush ar-
be a vital avenue for European
Hugh Laughlin, Henry
bor south of Mebane, but by
trade and migration. Entering
Holliday and Thomas Lindley
1755 they had constructed a
Alamance County near the pre-
made a preliminary trip to the
wooden church. Hawfields Pres-
sent town of Mebane, the trail
Cane Creek Valley in the sum-
byterian church (the present
crossed the Haw River near
mer of 1750. The following
structure of which dates to (1852)
Swepsonville. There the path
spring they returned with their
thus became the first Presbyte-
divided into two branches, with
families to become the founders
rian Church in the county. It
the upper fork crossing Great
of the Spring community.
was soon followed by Cross
Alamance Creek near
The settlers there may have
Roads Presbyterian Church, lo-
Bellemont, and the lower trail
been influenced in their selec-
cated in northern Alamance
passing south through the Cane
tion of a settlement site by
County and organized in 1783.
Creek Mountains and into Snow
Simon Dixon, who, in 1749, be-
Cross Roads Church is known as
Camp.
came the first permanent Quak-
the birthplace of the "Great
er settler along Cane Creek. By
Awakening", an evangelical
FIRST SETTLERS
the early 1750s, more than 30
movement which swept the
Quaker families were living in
South in the early 1800s. Locat-
The first permanent settlers
the region, later to be known as
ed on a portion of the old
in the region were pioneers
Snow Camp. In 1751 these fami-
Murray Plantation, the church
who shared common ethnic and
lies formed what became known
received national recognition in
religious backgrounds. They
as Cane Creek Meeting. Today,
1975 because of its association
came into the Carolina Pied-
Cane Creek is the oldest active
with Alex Haley's Roots saga.
mont by tracing the path of the
Quaker meeting in North Caro-
REGULATOR MOVEMENT
old Indian Trading Route, or by
lina.
following the Great Wagon
Gilbert Strayhorn, a devout
By 1765, problems with land
Road southward from Lancaster
Presbyterian, visited the
tenure, inequitable taxation and
County, Pa. through the
Hawfields area in 1740. The fol-
HISTORY
History
The outbreak of the Revolu-
Revolution, a period of limited
tion, some five years following
economic growth and prosperity
the Regulator defeat in the Bat-
was evident in Alamance. While
tic of Alamance, found Pied-
large-scale farming operations
a lack of adequate representa-
mont Carolina settlers equally
were curtailed somewhat by the
tion in the colonial General As-
divided in their support of Whig
lack of good roads in the region,
sembly led to growing dissatis-
and Tory sentiments. John But-
farmers were nevertheless able
faction among Piedmont set-
fer, one of the country's most
to supply their own tables, and
tlers. During the five years pri-
distinguished Revolutionary pa-
a class of artisans and crafts-
or to the Battle of Alamance on
triots, lived near Swepsonville
men soon developed to meet the
May 16, 1771, residents of
in southern Alamance County.
demands of farmers for non-
present-day Alamance County
Butler led Whig troops in the
agricultural products.
became increasingly involved
Battle of Moore's Creck Bridge
After 1771, Orange County in-
with what has become known as
at the beginning of the Revolu-
cluded what is today most of Or-
the Regulator Movement. When
tion and in May 1777, Butler
ange, Durham and Alamance
the courts failed to yield ade-
was elected brigadier general of
Counties. People living west of
quate response, hostilities be-
the Hillsborough District.
the Eno River felt isolated from
tween settlers and officials
While men like Butler were
the county seat of Hillsborough.
erupted in September of 1770.
actively drawn to the cause of
An armed mob of Regulators
the American revolution, many
In January, 1849, Giles
settlers in Alamance remained
Mebane, a representative of Or-
broke up the Hillsborough
Court, whipped Edmund Fan-
loyal to the Crown through the
ange, introduced legislation
ning, a government representa-
early part of the war. The death
calling for the creation of a new
tive, and set his Hillsborough
blow to active loyalism in the
county to be known as Ala-
mance. A second bill called for
house ablaze.
Carolina Piedmont can be
traced, however, to a skirmish
the selection of a county seat,
A period of general insurrec-
which took place along the
which was to be named Gra-
tion then ensued, culminating
in the spring of 1771, when Roy-
Hillsborough-Salisbury Road
ham, after William A. Graham,
al Gov. William Tryon mustered
two miles west of Graham on
the Whig governor of the state.
a volunteer militia to squelch
February 24, 1781. Here, in
On April 19, 1849, Orange Coun-
the backcountry revolt. March-
what became know as "Pyle's
ty residents narrowly approved
ing from Hillsborough on May
Massacre", a group of loyalist
the division of Orange by a vote
of 1,257 to 1,001. The first court
11, 1771, Tryon's 1,000-man
soldiers, led by Dr. John Pyle,
was held at Providence Church
strong militia entered present-
tragically mistook the Revolu-
day Alamance County by follow-
tionary forces of Henry Lee and
on June 4, 1849 (this church be-
ing the Hillsborough-Salisbury
Andrew Pickens for soldiers of
ing the only building large
royalist lieutenant colonel
enough to accommodate a court
Road. By May 15 the troops
were encamped on Alamance
Tarleton's brigade. In the ensu-
meeting). At this time, the court
elected the county's first offi-
Creek in the heart of Regulator
ing battle, more than 93 of
cials, enacted taxes, and ap-
territory. The following morn-
Pyle's loyalist soldiers were
mortally wounded.
proved the purchase of 75 acres
ing, on May 16, Tryon's forces
near the church site for the con-
confronted over 2,000 armed
A few days following Pyle's Mas-
struction of a county seat. Incor-
Regulators on the plantation of
sacre, Henry Lee's Revolution-
porated in January, 1851, Gra-
Michael Holt, located a few
ary forces were again victori-
ham became the first incorpo-
miles west of the present vil-
ous, when, near Clapp's Mill, in
rated town in the new county.
lage of Alamance.
southern Alamance County, they
The completion of the N.C.
Following attempts at negoti-
surprised Col. Tarleton and
Railroad in 1856 had great im-
ations, a two-hour skirmish took
killed 21 British soldiers. One
pact on economic growth in the
place, in which each side lost
of the bloodiest Revolutionary
conflicts in Piedmont Carolina
county. The placement of the
nine men. The Regulators were
no match for Tryon's better
took place near Lindley's Mill
railroad through the center of
on Sept. 13, 1781. Here, Gen.
the county, and the decision to
trained, equipped and organiz-
build the railroad's repair and
ed militia. Many Regulators
John Butler's revolutionary
were wounded, and Tryon suc-
forces battled Tory soldiers led
maintenance shops within Ala-
ceeded in taking 15 prisoners,
by Col. David Fanning. Perhaps
mance, were influenced, in
as many as 180 men were
part, by Benjamin Trollinger
six of whom were later execut-
wounded. More than 20 percent
and Edwin M. Holt, prominent
ed in Hillsborough on June 19.
local mill owners who also serv-
By July 1771, over 6,000
of the soldiers engaged in the
ed on the railroad's board of di-
backcountry residents had
four-hour battle were killed, in-
accepted the governor's pardon
cluding 24 revolutionary sol-
rectors. By 1854, the town of
Mebanesville was established at
in exchange for pledging an
diers and 27 Tories.
the point where the tracks
oath of allegiance to the royal
ECONOMIC GROWTH
government. Thus, the War of
Regulation was effectively ended.
In the decades following the
History
most important armies, the 6th
Kirk, was sent to curtail Klan
N.C. Regiment, was headquar-
activities in Alamance and
tered at Company Shops near
Caswell Counties. Within sever-
the site of Broad Street School.
al wecks, about 100 suspected
would enter Alamance County.
Klansmen were arrested in the
Shortly thereafter, during the
Throughout the war, the rail-
two counties. Conservative
period 1855-59, the railroad re-
road repair houses at Company
whites were bitterly resentful of
pair houses of Company Shops
Shops were kept busy repairing
the arrests, however, and called
were constructed on 631 acres
engines and fabricating damag-
Holden's military operation the
two miles northwest of Graham.
ed parts. Alamance County's
Kirk-Holden War. In the end,
In 1887, the name Company
textile mills also worked over-
the chief casualty of the war
Shops would be changed to Bur-
time producing cloth and mate-
was Gov. Holden himself, who
lington, now the county's largest
rials for the Confederate war ef-
was impeached for his response
municipality.
fort.
to the situation.
The presence of the railroad
The history of black
proved a boon to the county's
KIRK-HOLDEN WAR
disenfranchisement, which has
textile industry. In 1832, John
its beginnings in the antebellum
Trollinger built one of the
At the close of the war, many
period, would continue in the
area's first cotton mills, known
qualified office holders were
post-Reconstruction era and
as High Falls Manufacturing
denied political positions, and
into the 1900s.
Company. The mill was located
corrupt politics descended on
in Hopedale, on the site of
the county, as they did through-
Speaking to a gathering of
Trollinger's father's grist mill.
out the South. Out of this atmo-
Alamance County citizens in
Soon thereafter, in 1836, the
sphere of fear and mistrust
1977, renowned author Alex
Cane Creek Manufacturing Com-
arose the Ku Klux Klan, an or-
Haley described Alamance
pany was incorporated. Textile
ganization whose activities
County as a place with a past
mills were also begun in 1844
would terrorize both black and
and a future where all men,
by Benjamin Trollinger, who
white citizens of the county dur-
black and white, can dare to re-
established the Granite Mill in
ing the years 1864-1870. Follow-
alize their dreams. Haley,
Haw River, and John Newlin at
ing several Klan orchestrated
whose ancestors lived on a
what later became known as
murders, in July of 1870, Gov.
plantation in the community of
Saxapahaw.
W.W. Holden declared Ala-
Cross Roads in northeastern
mance County to be in a state of
Alamance County, is proof of
E. M. HOLT MILL
insurrection. A force of some
that past and its fulfilment of
What would prove to be the
600 soldiers, led by Col. George
the promises of today.
most successful textile opera-
tion of these early years was be-
gun in 1837 by Edwin Michael
Holt on the site of his father's
grist mill on Alamance Creek.
In 1853, Holt's Alamance Cotton
Mill made a major contribution
to the creation of the southern
textile industry when it became
the first mill south of the
Potomac to produce commer-
cially dyed cotton plaids.
Known as "Alamance Plaids",
the success of these goods ena-
bled Holt and his family to pur-
chase the mill at Cane Creek, as
well as Trollinger's Granite
Mill in Haw River. By the turn
of the century, the Holt family
would operate 22 textile mills
in Alamance County alone. Por-
tions of these mill holdings
would later be consolidated
into Burlington Industries, now
a multi-national corporation
whose roots lie in Alamance
County.
The coming of the Civil War
would have a significant impact
on Alamance County. Although
F.M. Holl House
1790
initially opposed to secession
(as indicated by a vote of 1,116
to 284 taken in March of 1861),
the citizens of Alamance County
would eventually send 12 com-
ALAMANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
panies of troops to the Confed-
erate Army. One of the South's
Alamance Battleground Rd.
Alamance County Facts
*
Area and Elevation
Alamance County encompasses more than 428 square miles of rolling
terrain that averages 656 feet above sea level.
*
Location
Alamance County is located in the central section of North Carolina
and is easily accessible from all directions by Intersate 85 and 40.
Alamance County is only 30 minutes from Piedmont Triad International
Airport to the west and 45 minutes from Raleigh Durham International
Airport to the east. Principal cities and towns in Alamance County
are Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Elon College, Haw River, Snow Camp,
Alamance and Gibsonville.
*
Climate
Since Alamance County is located in the Sunbelt, residents enjoy
a mild year-round climate with four season changes.
Temperature
Month
High
Low
Average
48.8
28.5
38.7
January
51.4
29.7
40.6
February
59.4
36.1
47.8
March
70.9
46.2
58.6
April
78.9
55.3
67.1
May
85.4
63.3
74.4
June
87.5
66.9
77.2
July
86.2
65.8
76.0
August
80.5
58.8
69.7
September
71.2
47.2
59.2
October
60.1
36.5
48.3
November
49.9
29.2
39.6
December
Average annual rainfall of 50 inches.
Average annual snowfall of 7 inches.
Alamance County Facts
page 2
*
Milage from Alamance County (Burlington) to major U.S. cities
(Interstate Highway Miles)
City
Miles
City
Miles
Atlanta, GA
342
Miami, F1
853
Asheville, NC
200
Nashville, TN
478
Baltimore, MD
398
New York, NY
598
Boston, MA
816
Orlando, FL
639
Charleston, SC
279
Phildelphia, PA
487
Charleston, WVA
273
Pittsbourgh, PA
431
Charlotte, NC
114
Raleigh, NC
60
Chicago, IL
746
Richmond, VA
214
Cincinnati, OH
478
Tampa, FL
679
Cleveland, OH
536
Washington, DC
323
Columbia, SC
208
Wilmington, NC
174
Greensboro, NC
21
Winston Salem, NC
49
Birmingham, AL
478
Norfolk, VA
263
(According to 1990 AAA Road Atlas)
*
Taxes
Sales and Use tax - 6%
Lodging Tax - 3%
North Carolina Laws To Rember
1.
North Carolina requires drivers and front-seat passengers in
automobiles to wear seat belts.
2.
Child-safety seats are required for children under 3.
Children 3 to 6 must be in safety belts or seat belts.
3.
Vehicles must burn their headlights when windshield wipers
are operating.
4.
Vehicles may turn right at a red light after coming to a
complete stop, except where specifically prohibited.
5.
The legal alcoholic beverage drinking age is 21 in North
Carolina.
6.
Alcoholic beverages cannot be served in North Carolina bars
after 1:00 am or after 2:00 am during Daylight Savings Time.
Bars cannot serve alcohol before 1:00 pm Sunday. Within these
limitations, hours may vary from city to city.
Alamance County Facts
page 3
*
Motorcoach Registration Information
Motorcoach registration requirements for the State of North Carolina are
available from:
NC Department of Motor Vehicles
Motor Carrier Safety Unit
1100 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27697
(919) 733-7631
Motor carriers operating vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds in
North Carolina must register their vehicles with the Motor Fuels Tax
Division and receive a fuel registration card and vehicle ID marker.
For more information, call the North Carolina Motor Fuel Tax/Division,
(919) 733-3401.
North Carolina Welcome Centers
Eight Welcome Centers located on major North Carolina interstates
provide a variety of travel information.
I-85 North
I-40 West
P.O. Box 156
P.O. Box 809
Norlina, NC 27563
Waynesville, NC 28786
(919) 456-3236
(704) 627-6206
I-85 South
I-77 North
P.O. Box 830
P.O. Box 1066
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Dobson, NC 27017
(704) 937-7861
(919) 320-2181
I-95 North
I-26
P.O. Box 52
P.O. Box 249
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Columbus, NC 28722
(919) 537-9836
(704) 894-2120
I-95 South
I-77 South
P.O. Box 518
P.O. Box 24205
Rowland, NC 28383
Charlotte, NC 28224-1205
(919) 422-8314
(704) 588-2660
Alamance County Annual Activities
Antique Fair (Mid-March) A three-day event held in Elon College Alumni Gym with
over 35 dealers exhibiting their wares, providing history and narratives on their
pieces.
Working Artists Show (Late-March) A week-long arts and crafts show and demonstrations
at Holly Hilly Mall.
Uncle Eli's Quilting Party (lst Thursday in April) Woman gather at Eli Whitney
School to demonstrate early quilting techniques, display heritage quilts and
coverings from earliest times.
Antique Car Show (Mid-April) Vintage and classic automobiles are displayed at
Holly Hill Mall during a week-long exhibit.
Dogwood Festival (Mid-to-Late April) A one-day annual festival in Mebane featuring
visual art, crafts, car show, regional and local entertainment, street dance, food
and family fun.
18th Century Live-In 'and Military Muster (Last Weekend in April) Alamance Battleground
host a living history program on military and domestic life in the Colonial Era.
Art's 'Round The Square (1st Saturday in May) An annual one-day celebration of the
visual and performing arts held in downtown Graham featuring over 300 artists and
craftsmen, entertainment and food.
Alamance Balloon Fest and Airshow (2nd Weekend in May) Two days of hot air balloon
races, airshows, entertainment, amusement rides, crafts and concessions at
Burlington Municipal Airport.
Bass Mountain Bluegrass Festival (Memorial Day Weekend) A family bluegrass festival
with national and regional performers and home cooked food.
Burlington Indians (Mid-June thru August) Professional Class "A" baseball club.
Games played at Burlington Athletic Stadium
"The Sword of Peace" (Late-June thru August) Historical outdoor drama in Snow Camp
depicting the struggle of North Carolina Quakers in the Revolutionary War.
Ace Speedway (July thru September) NASCAR Winston Racing Series. Late model stock
cars race every Friday night.
Alamance County Family Fourth (July 4th) Parade, arts and crafts, food, music,
games, entertainment and fireworks in downtown Burlington.
4th of July in Snow Camp (July 4th) Old timey celebration; crafts, musical
entertainment, parade, games and contests held at site of "Sword of Peace."
Annual Tarheel Farm Toy Show and Sale (2nd Saturday in August)' Collectors of farm
toys, trucks and construction toys gather at the Ramada Inn Convention Center to
exhibit and sell their collectibles.
Bass Mountain Bluegrass Festival (Labor Day Weekend) A family bluegrass festival
with national and regional performers and home cooked food.
Burlington Carousel Festival (Third Weekend in September) A two-day family oriented
festival in Burlington City Park featuring free rides on the Dentzel Managerie
Carousel, entertainment, arts and crafts, educational exhibits and food.
Colonial Living Week (Early October) Alamance Battleground State Historic Site
hosts a week-long "living history" program depicting 18th - century military and
domestic life.
Gibsonville Fall Festival (Mid-October) Downtown Gibsonville hosts a Main Street
festival with music, arts and crafts, family games and food.
Haunted Forest (Last Week in October) Trails through the woods haunted with ghosts,
goblins, witches and creatures. of the night provide fun and fright for all the family
at the "Sword of Peace" in Snow Camp.
Halloween Fireworks (October 31st) Halloween events in Burlington City Park come
to a close with the largest fireworks display in the South.
Molasses Festival and Colonial Living (Early-November) Residents of Snow Camp
demonstrate the making of molasses, apple butter and apple cider. Entertainment
throughout the day.
Holly Days Bazaar (Early-November) Alamance County Service League host a bazaar
featuring a bake sale, arts and crafts and entertainment at First Presbyterian Church
in Burlington.
Fall Fantasy & Winter Wishes Craft Show (Mid-November) Annual craft show featuring 75
exhibitors from throughout the Southeast held at Fairchild Community Center in
Burlington.
Firehouse Fire Arts Gallery Holiday Invitational Show (Late-November thru Mid-December)
Invitational arts and crafts show held at Alamance County Arts Center in Graham.
Spirit of America Gem and Mineral Show (Early-December) Gems, minerals, crystals,
gold and silver jewelry for sale at Fairchild Community Center in Burlington.
Gem polishing and cutting demonstrated.
Christmas Tour of Homes and Candlelight Tea (1st Sunday in December) A tour of
private homes and sites of historical and architectural interest, decorated for
the Christmas Season. Tea and Victorian holiday refreshments served at the Alamance
County Historical Museum.
Christmas Open House (Early-December) Alamance Battleground State Historic Site
hosts traditional yultide activities in the decorated 18th Century Allen House.
Refreshments served.
Alamance County Parks, Lakes and Recreation Areas
1.
Burlington City Lake
Hopedale, Burlington
(919) 222-5030
Small boats and fishing
2.
Cedarock Park (414 Acres)
Eight miles South of Burlington off NC 49
(919) 227-8298
Hiking and nature trails, picnic facilities, playgrounds, parking area for horse
trailers, fishing allowed in both ponds and in certain areas of Rock Creek,
tent camping and horseback riding trails
3.
Glen Raven Park
Lakeview Drive, Glen Raven
(919) 228-0506
Two tennis courts, six basketball courts, playground and picnic area with grills,
tables and benches
4.
Graham Municipal Park
Townbranch Road, Graham
(919) 227-9109 or 228-8362
Softball - football field, major league baseball diamond, six lighted tennis and
lighted outdoor basketball courts, four horseshoe pits, tot area and playground
and picnic shelters available on a reservation basis, and an outdoor stage
5.
Quaker Lake
Basin Road, Graham
(919) 228-8362
fishing and watersking
6.
Burlington City Park
South Church Street and Overbrook Road, Burlington
(919) 222-5033
Picnic area, lighted tennis courts, miniture golf, amusement rides and Dentzel
Carousel, soccer fields, softball fields, baseball fields, running/walking track
with fitness stations
7.
City Park Pool
Overbrook and Kitchen Roads, Burlington
(919) 222-5043
8.
Fairchild Park (30.5 acres)
827 S. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington
(919) 222-5119
BMX bicycle track, softball fields, baseball fields, gymnasium, lighted tennis
courts, nature trail, playground area, walking/running track, outdoor volleyball
courts. Home of Burlington Athletic Stadium
9.
Lake Cammack
Union Ridge Road, Burlington
(919) 421-3872
Playground, picnic facilities, boating, fishing and water skiing.
10.
Town & Country Nature Park
Regency Lane, Burlington
(919) 222-5030
50 acre nature park
11.
Davidson Park
St. Mark's Church and Rural Retreat Roads, Burlington
(919) 222-5030
Soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball, walking track,
shelter, picnic area, playground equipped for the handicapped
12.
Health and Fitness Facilities
* Alamance County YMCA
1346 South Main St., Burlington
(919) 227-2061
*
Alamance Racquetball and Fitness Center
607 Alamance Road, Burlington
(919) 227-6565
* Muscle Den
1367 North Church St., Burlington
(919) 226-5385
*
Winners Gym
1258 South Church St., Burlington
(919) 229-7680
13.
Horseback Riding
* Thacker Stables Ltd.
5838 Thacker Dairy Rd., Whitsett
(919) 698-0889
* Melville Riding Stables
Cherry Lane, Haw River
(919) 698-0889
Alamance County Golf Courses
1.
Shamrock Golf Course
4043 Shamrock Drive (off NC Ilwy 49 South)
Burlington, N.C. 27215
(919) 226-7045
18 lloles, Par 72; 6,200 yards. Driving range, pro shop, snack bar
and lessons
2.
Arrowhead Golf Club
I-85 and Mebane Oaks Road (Exit 154 off I-85)
Mebane, N.C. 27302
(919) 563-5255
18 Holes, Par 72, 6,550 yards. Driving range, pro shop, snack bar
and lessons
3.
Southwick Golf Course
Bøy Wood Road (off NC Hwy 87 South)
Graham, N.C. 27253
(919) 227-2582
18 Holes, Par 70, 6,100 yards. Driving range, pro shop, snack bar,
and lessons
4.
Indian Valley Golf Course
1005 Indian Valley Drive (off NC Hwy 62 North)
Burlington, N.C. 27215
(919) 584-7871
18 Holes, Par 70, 6,026 yards. Practice range, pro shop, snack bar
and lessons
5.
Sourwood Golf Course (Exit 145)
8055 Pleasant Hill Church Road
Snow Camp, N.C. 27349
(919) 376-8166
18 Holes, Par 72. Driving range, pro shop, snack bar and lessons
Golf Courses-Miniature
Golf Practice Range
I-85 Golf and Baseball
1.
Putt Putt Golf & Games
1.
Cherry Lane and I-85 (Exit 150)
1340 N. Church St.
Haw River, N.C. 27258
Bůrlington, NC 27215
(919) 578-2391
(919) 228-6217
2.
Putters International
3362 S. Church St.
2.
Tick's Golf Range
1230 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Burlington, N.C. 27215
(919) 584-4440
(919) 584-9337
Featuring indoor 19 hole
miniature golf course, video
arcade, pool tables and air
hockey.
Mamance County
Historical Museum
T
he Alamance County Historical Museum is the birthplace of
Edwin Michael Holl, a pioneer in North Carolina's textile industry, and the
1. Banks How Hume
Listed on the Natural Heyater of listork Places
home of his sixth son, Lynn Banks Holt. The fine old home is situated in il
beautiful country setting amid maple trees, only four miles south of
E
xhibits are displayed regularly in the Holt home. These have
Burlington on Highway 62.
included Alamance County quilts, Native American artifacts, traditional
11 was in 1837 that E.M. Holl built the Alamance Cotton Factory on Big
pottery. antique clothing, and nineteenth century military artifacts. There is
Alamance Creek. That plant helped lay the groundwork for the development
also a permanent exhibit in the history of local textile manufacturing.
of the North Carolina textile industry. The first commercially dyed cotton
The Museum is available for civic group meetings. Use of the grounds by
plaids made in the South came from E.M. Holl's mill, and the "Alamance
private groups and individuals is possible, and arrangements can be made
Plaids", as they were called, became a popular dress fabric of the era.
by calling the museum.
T
The Museum is listed on the
WO major fundraising events take place each year: the Fiddler's
National Register of Historic Places as
Picnic and the Christmas Tour of Homes. Both events are open to the
the L. Banks Holt Home, for it was he
public.
who completely remodeled the home
The Fiddler's Picnic, held in the spring of the year, combines traditional
around the 1870's. Utilizing the
stringband music, clogging, square dancing, crafts for exhibition and sale,
existing floor joists, window frames,
and games for children of all ages. The picnic is held at the museum, and
and molded siding, he created the
the home and grounds are alive with activity.
house as we See it today. The style of
December is the designated time for the Christmas Tour of Homes, which
architecture used is referred to as
focuses on various historical buildings and significant twentieth century
"Italianate Revival," and was popular
homes in the area. A map is provided of the tour sites, and the museum
during the late 1800's throughout the
features a special exhibit and a Candelight Tea.
country. Typical of this mode are the
T
squared-off bay windows,
he Museum is located near Burlington on Highway 62. From I-
gingerbread trim, and scalloped
85, take exit 143 for Burlington and Alamance. Go south on Highway 62 for
chimneys, as exhibited by the house.
1 miles, and you will find the museum on the right just beyond E.M. Holt
School.
The house is made up of eight spacious rooms and two large hallways,
and has been decorated in the style typical of the late 1800's. Just north of
Burlington
the house is the Holt family cemetery, where E.M. Holl and other family
«To Greensboro
To Durham
members are buried. The house and the cemetery are situated on one and
Interstate 85
one-half acres of what was the Holt estate of 739 acres.
Alainance
Z9 O'N
E
stablished in 1975, the Alamance County Historial Museum is a
Edwin M. Holt
School
non-profit organization with a board of trustees who govern the museum
Alamance County
and its activities. The staff and a network of volunteers oversee its
listorical Museum
Alamance
operation. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Alamance
Battleground
County and providing the public with an opportunity to educate themselves
about the area and its people. Contributions from businesses, industries,
Visiting Hours-
civic groups and individuals help to fund the museum and its ongoing
Tuesday thru Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
programs.
Saturday : 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday afternoon: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Museum is furnished with antiques and accessories appropriate for
Closed on Mondays, all major holidays and during severe/inclement
the period of the 1870's and 1880's. The furnishings have been loaned or
weather.
donated by friends of the museum, and also Holt descendents. Several Holt
FREE ADMISSION
family heirlooms including a Chippendale lowboy, a water pitcher, soup ladle
ALAMANCE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
and soup tureen are among the Museum's prized possessions, as they
Route 1, Box 71
further enhance the museum in its endeaver to preserve the history
Burlington, North Carolina 27215
centered here.
Telephone: 919-226-8254
BURLINGTON CITY PARK/DENTZEL MENAGERIE CAROUSEL
TOUR GROUP PLANNING GUIDE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Burlington's restored 1910 Dentzel Menagerie Carousel
is the centerpiece of the 60 acre City Park. The park complex also includes
a miniature train and other rides, miniature golf, soccer, softball and baseball
fields, tennis courts, running/walking tracks, pool, concessions, indoor
shelters and picnic areas.
Built by the Dentzel Carousel Company, Burlington's carousel has 46 hand-carved
animals, three to a row. One lion, tiger, giraffe, and reindeer; four each
of pigs, rabbits, ostriches, cats and 26 horses. There are only 16 Dentzel Menagerie
Carousels remaining intact in the world.
The Dentzel carvers were famous for their realism and attention to detail which
is evident by the facial expressions and muscle definition. The horses have
real horse-hair tails and all the animals have shiny, round, glass eyes. No
two animals are alike.
Burlington purchased its carousel in April of 1948 for $3,500 from Forest Park
in Genoe, Ohio. Today, a single horse would sell for that price. The carousel
was recently placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
LOCATION:
South Church Street (Hwy 70) and Overbrook Road. Take Exit 141 off
Interstate 85/40 and follow the signs to City Park.
CONTACT:
Lisa Kula
TELEPHONE:
919/222-5030
MAILING ADDRESS: 1333 Overbrook Road / P.O. Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216-1358
OPERATING SCHEDULE: Easter weekend and each weekend until the second weekend in
June and then Tuesday through Sunday until the third weekend in August and then
each weekend through Halloween.
Hours are: Tuesday Friday 1:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.; Saturday 11:00 A.M.
until 9:00 P.M.; and Sunday 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: The park can handle groups of any size. Special
arrangements can be made for parties and social gatherings with advance notice.
REQUIRED LENGTH OF VISIT: 1 hr. (Flexibility exists with scheduling.)
SPECIFIC SERVICES: With advance notice, groups can be given a presentation on
the restoration, history and art of the carousel by Diane Vaught, a recognized
expert on Dentzels. Contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-637-3804
to make these arrangements.
OVER
ANNUAL PROGRAMS: Burlington City Park plays host to various programs
and special events annually. The Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Saturday before
Easter Sunday) ushers in Spring and the opening of the carousel and other
park rides. Park Rhythms, a series of concerts, provides Sunday evening
entertainment throughout the summer months. Held the third weekend in
September, Burlington celebrates the magic of its 1910 Dentzel Menagerie
Carousel with a two day family oriented festival filled with entertainment,
food, exhibits and arts and crafts. On Halloween night park festivities
come to a close with the largest fireworks display in the South.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION: For your convenience the park has covered and
open picnic shelters, enclosed facilities, and grills. These may be
reserved by calling the Burlington Recreation and Parks Department at
919/222-5030. Clean restrooms are located at the front and back of the
park. Park concessions are located near the park entrance.
OCT 15 '92 15:40 ALAMANCE CHAMBER
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BURLINGTON, NC
ALAMANCE COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Date: October 15, 1992
TO:
Jeannie Bunton
Room 111.5 OEOB
The White House
Washington DC 20500
Your Fax Telephone No: 202-456-6218
RE:
Information you requested.
Additional information in the mail.
This form is accompanied by
13
additional pages.
MESSAGE: The attached is being forwarded by Sonny Wilburn of the
Alamance County Chamber of Commerce.
In the event of transmission problems, please call (919) 228-1338.
Fax Telephone No: 919-228-1330
610 South Laxington Avenue
Burlington, North Carolina 27215
(919) 228-1338
OCT 15 '92 15:41 ALAMANCE CHAMBER
P.02
North Carolina
The Voice of Business, Industry and the Professions Since 1943
The Alamance Advantage
A SPECIAL PULLOUT SECTION
OCT 15 '92 15:43 ALAMANCE CHAMBER
P.03
COMMUNITY PROFILE
The Alamance Advantage:
Location, Price, Diversity
REGINA OLIVER
F
OR months now, Sonny Wil-
owned company that has its U.S.
burn has been waiting for the
headquarters in Burlington and is
other shoe to drop.
one of the nation's largest clinical
On his desk in downtown
laboratory networks, continued its
Burlington, the president of the
track record for expansion this year
Alamance Chamber of Commerce
by completing a 94,000-square-foot
has two thick file folders in easy
addition to its Burlington facility,
reach. The files are the result of two
making it the single largest clinical
years of talks with a major German
laboratory under one roof in the world
manufacturing firm, Robert W.
at 207,000 square feet. Of the
Bosch Co., which this spring sealed
company's 2,500 North Carolina
its deal to buy a 204-acre golf course
employees, about 1,600 are in
near Mebane.
Gov. Martin, Facility Manager Jim Kilgore and
Alamance; worldwide, the company
"They haven't said what they will
President Jim Powell dedicate Roche Bio-
has more than 9,000 employees in
do there or when they'll do it," says
medical's new laboratory
about 500 locations.
Wilburn. who also is the county's
American Multi Media will
chief economic development offi-
ALAMANCE COUNTY
soon be moving into a $1.11 million,
cer. Predictably, there's been lots of
Population
108,213 (county)
100,000-square-foot expansion that
speculation in the community about
39,498 (Burlington)
it is adding to its existing 67,000-
Bosch, known for its automotive
10,426 (Graham)
square-foot facility, built in 1982.
components, home appliances and
Square miles
428
The company, which produces "store
power tools. "We know they're not
Civilian labor force
66,400
"ready" pre-recorded audio and video
in the golf course business, and
Per capita income (1989)
$16,576
tapes for retail sale, forecasts em-
they're not in the real estate busi-
Unemployment rate
3.8 percent
Median age
35.6
ployment will jump from its current
ness. So you can read between the
Total households
42,652
285 employees to 365.
lines and know something is com-
Amsco Sterile Recoveries of
ing."
Top employers
Lakeland, Fla., has leased 25,000
When it does come, he adds, he
Burlington Industries (seven facilities)
1,913
square feet in Mebane; its $4 million
believes the announcement "prob-
Roche Biomedical (three facilities)
1,653
plant is beginning production with
ably will be the largest thing that the
Glen Raven Mills (four facilities)
1,250
Alamance Health Services*
45 workers but expects to quickly
1,200
state has going in the last two to
double that number. Amsco sterii-
Kayser Roth Hosiery (three facilities)
1,008
three years."
J.P. Stevens, Stevens Alamance Center
850
izes and processes surgical gowns
Looking at a map of North Caro-
Copland Fabrics (three facilities)
825
and drapes.
lina, it's easy to see how Alamance
General Electric
900
Browning Ferris Industries
County would attract a corporation
Culp Inc.
743
this year constructed a 28,000-
such as Bosch. Straddling the buffer
Annedeen Hosiery Mills
720
square-foot recycling center on five
zone between the Triad and the Tri-
GKN Automotive
625
SCI Inc.
600
acres the company bought in Air-
angle, Alamance is in an ideal posi-
Brown Wooten Mills (three facilities)
450
park Industrial Park in Burlington;
tion for a variety of industries, par-
Carollna Biological Supply
425
the center is the first of its kind in the
ticularly those connected with trans-
Engineered Controls International
425
state; employment is expected to
portation and distribution. As work
Elon College
400
reach 50.
continues on the widening to eight
Bankers & Shippers Insurance
400
CT-Nassau, a New York-based
Lawrence Industries
350
lanes of I-85/40 through Alamance,
A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co.
340
company, has leased a 65,000-
more companies are taking advan-
Economic development contact: William C.
square-foot manufacturing plant in
tage of cheaper land costs than can
Wilburn, president of Alamance County Area
the recently incorporated Village of
be found in the larger metro areas to
Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Drawer 450,
Alamance; its 65 employees pro-
the east and west. Wilburn has a
Burlington, N.C. 27216; (919) 228-1338.
duce narrow fabric tape.
lengthy list of recent industrial an-
On the Cover: Automation has become com-
Baumgartner USA, a Swiss
nouncements:
monplace in Burlington Industries' seven
company, has invested more than
Roche Laboratories, a Swiss-
Alamance County factories.
continued
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
$10 million and leased 43,000 square feet
a division of The Travelers Group of
tion after manufacturing equipment from
in Mebane to manufacture filters for the
Hartford, Conn., has completed a $5.4
a plant in Kentucky began being moved to
cigarette industry and reservoirs for the
million, 87,000-square-foot addition to
Mebane earlier this year.
ink pen business. Production began this
its 30,000-square-foot building, allowing
Luxfer, USA built a $15 million
year with 75 employees.
an additional 200 employees to be hired in
plant on 22 acres in Graham, where 120
Woodworker's Supply, based in
Burlington.
employees manufacture aluminum pres-
Wyoming, last year purchased a 50,000-
Stadler Hams, an Elon College food-
sure tanks such as scuba tanks.
square-foot facility in Graham. The $4
processing plant, opened an addition in
Konica, a Japanese manufacturer of
million plant fronting I-85/40 employs
1991 of 75,000 square feet, creating 70
photographic paper, invested $2.7 mil-
more than 50 people and ships supplies to
more jobs.
lion to construct a 198,000-square-foot
all of its customers east of the Mississippi.
A.O. Smith, based in Milwaukee,
warehouse and distribution facility in
Bankers and Shippers Insurance,
began adding 220 jobs at its Mebane loca-
Burlington.
Glen Raven Mills last year began
production in a new 135,000-square-foot
$7.3 million spinning plant near the
company's Burlington headquarters.
"I think we've
Bankers
Shippers
been fairly suc-
cessful in the last
couple of years,"
Wilburn observes.
"We feel like, and
3060 South Church Street
we're told, that our
Burlington, NC 27215
location and our
livability factor is
going to be con-
tinued assets for
us. Obviously you
Wilburn
had to keep your eyes wide open in turn-
ing off the interstate, but sooner or later
that's going to get better. It's hurt some of
ONE OF TheIravelers] COMPANIES
our business," including the area's noted
outlet operations. "Buti once that's com-
pleted and we have the four lanes going
Equal Opportunity Employer
east and going west, I think that's really
going to open up other avenues for us.
We're ideal as a distribution area for both
the larger metropolitan areas, Raleigh to
Alamance County's Only Daily Newspaper
east and the Greensboro-High Point-Win-
ston area, and we're seeing some of that,
Times-News
companies locating here to serve that ra-'
dius. It makes good sense. Because we are
a smaller area, it's still a little bit more
economical to do business here. Our land
costs are less; our labor costs probably are
Patting pesters
Proud To Be
not as high and consequently the profits
New cereir in
seeker golfers
are better."
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A Part Of
B
URLINGTON, the largest of the
West marks
county's eight incorporated munici-
Lawsult is
$24 billion
Alamance
palities, started outas a railroad town
4th in bad
known as Company Shops before.
cattle deal
for Russia
becoming a major textile center. As that
Trade issues VCX summit
County
industry moved more of its operations
off-shore, a need developed for more di-
For Over
versified business.
"We are still dependent on and thankful
for our textile industry," Wilburn says,
100 Years.
noting that of the approximately 65,000
people in the Alamance work force,
roughly 30,000 are in manufacturing, and
707 South Main Street
Burling NC 27215 919/227-0131
the bulk of that sector, or about 13.500
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OCT 15 '92 15:46 ALAMANCE CHAMBER
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jobs, are in textile-related business. "And
that's pretty well stabilized," he adds. "At
one time, there were many more than that.
Those losses haven't come about by the
closing of textile facilities; it's more mod-
ernization, like the new Glen Raven Mills
world-class spinning facility. Years ago,
it would have taken 400 people to do that
job, and now there are less than 100 doing
it because of the automation that's there.
...
The ones that we have now are very,
very competitive. They're lean, mean
machines, and they're going to be here."
Carolina's Best Value
In the past 10 to 15 years, Alamance has
diversified its industrial base in a number
of areas, and the county now boasts more
than 300 manufacturers. Those compa-
Continuing Care
nies account for more than 100 products,
from fishing lures to country ham, pi-
miento cheese and pork skins to distilled
Retirement Community
water, cocoa and instant tea to soft drinks
and include computer circuit boards, steel
When you see the campus; the
value. Programs, staff friend-
guitars and amplifiers, marble products,
structural steel, filters for cigarettes, ball-
independent living cottages
ships among residents, and sup-
point pens, and vacuum and industrial
villas. and apartments; and the
port systems are fulfilling dreams
hose.
survey comparing facilities and
of graceful enjoyable and active
While some textile companies have
costs, you llisee the value clearly.
retirement Call 919/538-1400'or
moved into the area in the last couple of
Admissions fees, refundable or
come by weekdays or weekends,
years such as Dominion Yarns of
Canada - the area has attracted more
non-refundable and monthly
You have to see it in person as well
automotive companies such as GKN,
fees are well below comparable
as on paper to realize how great
which employs 800 people to produce
retirement communities The
the value is
front-wheel drive axles for Ford, Nissan
intangibles are an even better
and Chrysler; it exports axles to Japan's
three largest automakers.
A.O. Smith, a company with world-
wide operations, makes electric motors in
Twin Lakes Genter
Alamance. Honda Power Equipment's
local manufacturing operation got national
publicity several years back with the
division of Lutheran Retirement Ministries of Alamance County
corporation's "Ship it, Clara Johnson" ad
100 Wade Coble Drive, Burlington, NC 27215
campaign.
Enter off Highway 70 west of Burlington, and
And then there are the home-grown
17 miles east of Greensboro on 70 wooded acres
companies, including Roche Biomedical,
founded in 1969 as Biomedical Reference
Laboratories by Elon College native Dr.
Jim Powell, now president of Roche. In
1982, three years after going public, the
company was sold to Hoffmann-La Roche,
Promoting better science education.
one of the top 10 research-based pharma-
ceutical companies in the world.
OMNI RESOURCES
Alamance County "was an ideal place
1238 Anthony Road
to start a clinical lab business," Powell
says. "You have to do good lab work, but
OMNI
Burlington, NC 27215
tel. 919/227-8300 fax 919/227-3748
you have to transport specimens and pro-
vide high service levels to physicians,
clinics and hospitals. And I think Roche
Omni Resources produces a catalog with over
Biomedical Laboratories has been good
7,000 items for the science educator, including
for the city."
the latest in audiovisuals, maps, globes, kits and
The company has had a special impact
RESOURCES
lab equipment. Catalog available upon request.
on downtown Burlington. In the mid-
continued
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KERNODLE
1980s, the fast-growing company had a
sudden need for a lot of office space,
Powell says, and it didn't have time to
build it.
CLINIC
After looking throughout the county.
Powell decided to take over and renovate
downtown space vacated by Kayser Roth
when it moved its headquarters to Greens-
boro. "We never intended really to come
Serving Alamance County's
downtown," he acknowledges, but Roche
employees liked the location, so Powell
Healthcare Needs Since 1949
brought five more buildings, including
the former post office and J.C. Penney
buildings, where about 700 Roche work-
OBSTETRICS& GYNECOLOGY
INTERNAL MEDICINE
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
ers now work. The company is now work-
Eugene M. Longs, M.D.
Robert We Corter. M.D.
Jaines W. Hayes, M.D.
ing on the old Atlantic Bank and Trust
John 1. WashingTon M.O.
harry O Harper. M.D.
Ronala Pruilt M.D.
David JUM Andersonal
Don't Chaplin, M.D.
F Thousand Houges. M.D.
building: "that's the only real high-rise
Molly M. Kinmer. MD
Denny C. The MD
Marold Kernodle Jr., M.D.
Burlington's got," Powell notes. It was
Juhn B. Wilker LIL M.D.
Jumes C. Chliff, M.D.
FAMILY MEDICINE
John C. Wood: M.D.
built in the 1920s. and renovations in-
Larry, Ex/Nuture M.D:
Andrew S Lamb, M.D.
NEUROLOGY
volve numerous added expenses. but the
David 5. Littrell, NH
Jeffrey D. Sparks M.D.
Peter R. H. Clarke/M.D
Jofferson D. Bullo 11. M.D.
Charles R. Stewart, M.D.
company is assisted in the project by tax
RHEUMATOLOGY
SURGERY
GASTROENTEROLOGY
credits and by a $100,000 grant from the
G. Wallace M.D.
Laury C CrawfordeM D.
Robert M.D.
state's Main Street program. "Then we'll
1, Wilton Smith M.D.
CARDIOLOGY
ADMINISTRATOR
end up with a community treasure; it not
Ely 111. M.D.
Gary K. DqWeescaMeD
Kevin Bilson
just another building sitting there," Powell
says.
316 North Graham-Hopedale Road
Another example of diversity is the
Burlington, NC 27217-2999
(919) 227-3621
area's concentration of insurance compa-
nies. "We employ more than 1,000 people
in the insurance industry," says Fairfax
Reynolds, chairman of the chamber, "the
largest being Bankers and Shippers Insur-
Roche Biomedical Laboratories Inc
ance Co.," which employed 84 people
eight years ago and now has a work force
approaching 500.
It's unusual for a county the size of
Alamance to have so many and varied
insurance companies, which have opera-
tions in almost every state, and "most
people don't realize the extent of that
because it's a fairly quiet industry,"
Reynolds adds.
Together the eight companies command
more than $700 million in revenue. Oth-
ers in the field include Burlington Insur-
ance; Seaboard Underwriters; W.E. Love
and Associates; Fortress Re Inc.; Tapco
Underwriters; R/I, a division of G.L.
Roche Biomedical's newest laboratory addition,
located at 1447 York Court in Burlington, NC
Hodson and Son; and RHR Transporta-
tion International.
growing with Alamance County
"That is reaching an area that we haven't
been very successful in, and that's the
recruitment of white-collar industry,"
Wilburn observes. "This is a blue-collar
town," he acknowledges quickly. "We
like what we are, but we'd like to have
enough jobs to offer our graduates an
We provide more than results for your clinical laboratory needs
opportunity to stay home, and that's what
we strive to improve. Bankers and Ship-
Roche Biomedical Laboratories
pers in a classic example of doing that."
ROCHE
0 subsidiary of Hoffmann-t Roche Inc.
To a greater degree than ever, Elon
College is producing those graduates. It's
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ENGINEERING
ARCHITECTURE
FOR OVER 30 YEARS
PROVIDING COMPLETE
PLANNING, DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES
alley
williams
Roche's recently-expanded Burlington facility is the largest of its kind under one roof
carmen
not a small school anymore, Wilburn says.
school, which is named for the benefac-
Elon, the state's largest private co-educa-
tors.
tional four-year college, has more than
"Elon College has done a great job with
& king
3,200 students and offers majors in 34
supplying us with college graduates for
fields of study. It also awards master's
the past 20 years," says Powell. "In fact. it
ENGINEERS&
degrees in the areas of business and edu-
would be and would have been in the past
ARCHITECTS
cation. In 1985, the Martha and Spencer
very difficult to get done what we have to
p.o. box 1179 / 740 chapel hill road
Love Foundation made the largest private
get done without a college in the commu-
burlington, north ceroline 27215
gift in the school's 103-year history. The
nity."
telephone 919/226 5534
funds were used to endow the business
continued
gréensboro and kannapolis
Nothing Beats The
Burlington
Spirit
Committed to quality. Involved in the community.
Dedicated to our children's education. That's the Burlington
spirit. You'll find it in Burlington people everywhere.
Burlington Industries, Inc.
Committed to Quality and People
©Burlington Industries 1990
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The school also is credited with in-
other way: With 400 employees and a
very near future" with the arrival of Bosch,
creasing the county's cultural opportuni-
payroll of $12 million, it's one of the
says Wilburn, who chooses his words
ties, with numerous theater and music
county's largest employers. The college
with some care when referring to his new-,
offerings throughout the year. Each year,
estimates its impact on the local economy
est economic development coup. ("You
about 100 cultural programs are open to
at $65 million a year.
might call that an economic developer's
the public, most of them free of charge. In
"Alamance Community College also
dream and nightmare at the same time:
the summer Fine Arts Camp, sponsored
plays a vital role in the community and
You've got the deal closed, but then you
jointly with the Alamance County Arts
has been involved in the new and expand-
can't say anything about it.") One thing he
Council and Burlington Parks and Recre-
ing industry program for many years,"
can say is that the community college has
ation, area youths study dance, music, art
Wilburn says. "They are meeting the needs
a new training center in the works to serve
and theater.
of the industry training and are going to be
Bosch, among other industries, that will
The college also has an impact in an-
more of an attraction for industry in the
be only the second in the state. "So the
next time one of these industries is look-
ing around North Carolina, we'll have a
magnet. They may not locate here, but
THOMAS, STOUT, STUART, CORE & STUART
they'll at least come through here."
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The county has five industrial parks, all
privately developed. The two biggest are
Carolina Central Industrial Center in
CYNTHIA D. CHANDLER
JIMMY C. STOUT
Mebane, which has seven tenants and has
JENNINGS I. CHANDLER, III
PHILIP C. STUART
capability for twice that many: and
J. GARY CORE
STEPHEN W. STUART
Riverbend in Graham, with the potential,
RICHARD T. DODSON
C. AVERY THOMAS
for 200 acres. Half of Riverbend's infra-
TERESA M. HARRIS
structure is in place; that park has four
DALE L. HORNER
LINDA C. ALDRIDGE
tenants. In addition, there's Airpark,
WILLIAM D. INABNIT, JR.
PATTI R. BELVIN
Alamance Industrial Park and Willow
R. MITCH KING
DONNA F. BURKE
Springs, all in Burlington.
MICKEY L. KLUTTZ
TRACI C. COLEMAN
"That's been the secret to our develop-
THOMAS D. McGOWEN, JR.
J. KEITH HALL
ment recently," Wilburn notes. "We've
D. SCOTT RICKARD
JAMIE A. HINSHAW
had some nice buildings that attract the
DEBORAH W. SHARPE
KELLY S. SATTERFIELD
traffic
Now we've caught up. It's both,
fortunate and unforturiate now that we
1223 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 2220
have no empty buildings. We'll rectify
that and, I hope, by not having one close
BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 27216-2220
up."
TELEPHONE 919-226-7343
FACSIMILE 919-229-4204
Wilburn says there's another key: The
county and the municipal governments
"have been very supportive of what we're
doing in economic development. I don't
think without that cooperation we'd be in
KEEPING BUSINESS HEALTHY INTO
as good a shape as we are."
And cooperation seems to be growing.
THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
In May, the county passed a $37 million
school bond referendum, the first in many.
years. "History always has been against
ALAMANCE
us. in past," Wil-
burn says. "It
shows what people
Regional Medical Center
feel right now
about community.
The mood of the
Scheduled to open in 1995,
people is better
than it has been in
a long time."
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Although the
school systems re-
main separate,
Ryan
is proof that the health care of the future
Alamance's two hospitals merged several
years ago and in August planned to start
is just around the corner.
clearing an 80.5-acre site for a new facil-
ity, Alamance Regional Medical Center.
"The new hospital, you might say, is the
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HOWARD
JOHNSON
ultimate goal of the merger, which took
place in 1986," says Tom Ryan, the hos-
pital administrator. The $75 million
Lodge
project, which includes the land purchase,
is "a total consolidation of all hospital
Burlington
services on one site that's large enough to
develop as a campus over probably the
A great place
next three decades."
to have your
One immediate result of the consolida-
tion will mean no more duplication of
business meeting.
many services. "And that translates into
better control over patient charges. As we
see it, in light of today's health-care cost
Luxury Rooms
problem, we feel we're part of the solu-
Suites with Jacuzzis
tion, not just part of the problem.
"The other main payoff that the con-
Specializing in
solidation will offer," Ryan adds, "is be-
Meeting & Banquet
ing able to physically construct a hospital
Facilities
that will truly reflect today's patient and
tomorrow's. There's a growing trend to-
ward out-patient care, driven by insur-
ance carriers and driven by technology.
Howard Johnson
But today's hospital as it's designed
doesn't really physically reflect the abil-
Lodge & Restaurant
ity to care for that type of patient. Our new
The old Atlantic Bank and Trust Co. building
I-85 at Maple Ave.
hospital will."
in downtown Burlington is being re-
Alamance Regional Medical Center will
furbished as a Roche headquarters, a
Burlington, NC 27216
see fewer beds - 238 instead of 302 -
sign that Alamance County's largest city
919/229-5203
continued
remains vibrant
THE
CITY
DESIGNED
FOR
LIVING
GRAHAM
FAMILY LIFE Quiet neighborhoods,
CENTRAL LOCATION Graham was es-
PLACE TO GROW Between the Pied-
an abundance of churches and great
tablished in 1851, in the geographic cen-
mont Triad and the Research Triangle
recreation facilities are all reasons more
ter of Alamance County. It is the home of
on the I-85 and I-40 corridors. Graham
people are finding Graham the place to
County Government, the Court House
is an ideal location for industrial growth.
call home. The tree-lined streets show
Historic District, Firehouse Gallery Art
in addition, N.C. Hwys. 98, 54 and 49
why Graham has been awarded "Tree
Center, Arts Around The Square and the
add North-South routes the downtown
City USA" recognition annually since
Graham Living Christmas Tree. The down-
area of Graham.
1980. Graham offers a rural lifestyle in
town area still enjoys good parking and
a progressive urban area. Recently
offers a variety of tempting restaurants
our population exceded 10,000 people.
and shops.
City Offices
201 South Main Street
Graham, NC 27523
(919) 228-8362
City Hall and Library
Graham Living Christmas Tree
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and all patient rooms will be private, which
T
HE one industry that has made the
on its logo. And the phrase "the shopping
Ryan says is more efficient. Also, staff
biggest inroads into Alamance's di-
center of the South" is familiar to anyone
will be downsized through attrition. The
versity has been the shopping out-
who's spent much time - not to mention
reduction in staff plus the elimination of
lets. Coming to Burlington 11 years
money in the more than 200 outlets in
duplication will keep costs from rising as
ago, the Burlington Manufacturers Outlet
and around Burlington.
much as many people would think when
Center along with the smaller Burlington
"We're really the No. 1 attraction to this
calculating the impact of a new facility.
Outlet Mall have changed Alamance in
area," says Elien Ray, director of market-
The current hospitals serve about 120,000
dramatic ways; the Burlington-Alamance
ing for BMOC, which is owned by IRE
people from seven counties for acute-care
Convention and Visitors Bureau, which
Real Estate in Coral Gables, Fla. Her
services; in psychiatry, which accounts
recently was moved under Wilburn's ju-
center alone, with 75 stores, employs more
for about 25 percent of the patient load,
risdiction at the chamber, uses the words
than 600 people. Few studies have been
the facilities serve 15 counties.
"The Shopping Center of the Carolinas"
done on the outlets' economic impact
alone, but tourism overall has an impact
of $57.4 million a year, and in 1988 the
outlets contributed heavily as Alamance
Finally.
for the first time passed the $1 billion-a-
year mark in retail sales.
Tourism's impact also is felt in other
arenas. In addition to outlet shopping
A bank that works
there's outdoor theater, with the long-
running "The Sword of Peace" staged
each summer along with a musical and a
as hard as you do.
children's production. which tour in the
Triad and the Triangle. "The Sword of
Peace," documenting the Quaker settle-
ment of southern Alamance in the late
18th century, and Alamarice Battleground
At CCB we work hard to help you get where
together attract Revolutionary War buffs.
you're going. For a complete catalog of services
James Wilson, general manager of the
outdoor theater, estimates the drama's
and branch locations, just call 800-CCB-9139.
economic impact at $3 million a year,
based on a formula developed by the
Institute of Outdoor Drama at UNC-
Central Carolina Bank
Chapel Hill. Ticket sales generate about
We'll help you find a way.
one-third of the $150,000 annual budget,
Member FDIC
he says, adding that other revenues come
from fund raisers, memberships, the N.C.
Arts Council and local government, which
Wishart Norris Henninger & Pittman, P.A.
"funds us very, very well."
So while there is diversity in industry,
Attorneys at Law
there is diversity in tourism, too. "We've
Growing with Alamance County
got a lot to sell here," says Wilburn, who
envisions Alamance becoming a good
At Wishart, Norris, Henninger & Pittman, we are proud of our Alamance
market for smaller conventions, in part
County roots. Here, in 1976 we began our firm. Today, we are among the
because of the county's central location
largest law firms in North Carolina with offices in Charlotte as well as our
and in part because of activities available
home office here in Burlington.
to spouses, such as shopping and golf.
We recently relocated to a 16,000 square foot facility for our Charlotte
"We can't compete for the bigger conven-
office which allows us to serve clients throughout North Carolina.
tions, but we have our niche and we're
As individuals, we demonstrate our commitment to Alamance County
through thousands of hours spent each year in communty activities.
going to pretty much concentrate on work-
Professionally, we are committed to excellence in the practice of law. Our
ing with that."
26 attorneys are engaged in all areas of legal practice.
As the largest firm in Alamance County, we are able to provide attorneys
with the expertise needed to meet the unique and varied demands of all our
T
HE '80s were really good to us,"
recalls Wilburn. With unemployment
clients. both large and small.
consistently below the state average
We welcome new clients. We thank those of you, our neighbors, who have
- the latest rate was 3.8 percent -
given us the opportunity to serve you.
he notes that "we've been very, very for-
tunate throughout all these bad economic
times; the worst our unemployment rate
Telephone: (919) 584-3388
got in 1991 was 5.4 percent."
3120 South Church Street, Burlington, North Carolina
Several other factors have helped
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Alamance
County's
Community
Bank
FIRSTSOUTH
A
N
Work began recently on clearing the 80.5-acre site for the new Alamance Regional
Burlington
Medical Center, which will replace the two hospitals in the county that merged in 1986.
Graham
Mebane
The $75 million hospital will have 238 beds in a campus-like setting that will be
570-6000
developed as a medical complex.
Member FDIC
The City of Burlington, North Carolina
February 14, 1893 - February 14, 1993
With great pride in our past and present, and
greater expectations for our future, the City of
Burlington is poised to cross the threshold into
its second century. Join us as we commemorate
BURLING
our centennial with a spectacular nine-month
LOI
celebration featuring a myraid of activities and
1893
1993
events which are sure to entertain and excite
residents and visitors alike.
For further information about the City of
CENTENNIAL
Burlington or our centennial celebration write
the Office of Public Information, City of
Celebration
Burlington, P.O. Box 1358, Burlington 27216-
1358 or call 919-222-5076.
"Riding On Our Past To Create The Fabric Of Our Future"
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Fighting Imports With Innovation
Roger Gant Jr. seems as familiar with
his grandfather's desk, which saw all of
the business end of Glen Raven Mills at
the turn of the century, as he is with Glen
Raven's newest addition: A state-of-the-
art Ultra Spun mill that spins 40,000 pounds
a day of acrylic yarn, mainly for sweaters
and hosiery. It's the most modern spinning
mill in the world, and it started production
a year ago.
Why build It? "There's fierce competi-
tion in the yarn spinning business," says
Gant during a tour of the new facility. "We
found that if we were going to stay in it we'd
better have the highest-quality, lowest-
cost operation in the business. And that's
what we've got."
Gant says the company is particularly
competitive on quality. "We make the high-
est quality yarn of the type we make for the
Glen Raven Mills' new Ultra Spun plant raised productivity by a factor of five or six
markets we serve of any mill in the coun-
try. We try to segment the market; in the
'There's fierce competition in the yarn spinning business.
total acrylic yarn market, we're not very
big, but we're certainly the leader in the
We found that if we were going to stay in it we'd better
market we serve."
The 135,000-square-foot mill utilizes ro-
have the highest-quality, lowest-cost operation in the
botics heavily, turning 500-pound bales of
raw acrylic material into thread to be
business. And that's what we've got.
shipped to customers for turning into knit-
ted fabrics and hosiery.
-Roger Gant Jr.
For much of this century, Alamance
County's well-being has been dependent
broader mix of employment, but textiles
places like Burlington and Graham and
on the health of the textile industry. New
still account for a lot of jobs here, and
Glen Raven
and varied industries have created a
international relations have a big impact in
"Imports are a big problem for textiles,
as they have for automobile and steel
industries," Gant says. "To fight that, we
concentrate on niche marketing and try to
improve our quality and efficiency all the
time. This new mill is an example of that."
Evening
ELON COLLEGE
Productivity has risen by a factor of five or
six, he says, and quality also has im-
MBA
proved significantly. "But if the Chinese or
Responsive to the needs
the Pakistanis or the Sri Lankans or the
Program
of the working professional.
Mexicans decide they want a part of our
market, they can get it, we can't stop them.
I think the opening of trade with Mexico is
Flexible Scheduling
going to cause a major readjustment in
industries that have a high labor content,
because Mexico can service this market
TheMartha
Easy Access from I-85
very quickly."
Glen Raven Mills, which just finished a
Business-oriented Faculty
record year, has been active in improving
and Spencer
the education levels of its 2,500 employ-
ees, about 1,000 of whom work in
Can be Completed in 2-3 years
Alamance. There's a person on staff who
Love School
coordinates educational activities, and the
For more information, call the Office of
company has GED and college degree
Graduate Admissions at 1-800-334-8448
programs in place. That's just one way,
of Business
or (919) 584-2370
Gant indicates, that the company can re-
main competitive. "And even if they're our
employees and they leave us, we think
we've done the right thing to improve their
quality of life."
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Proud to be a part of Alamance County
and its growth for over 100 years.
Alamance's economy in recent years.
Passage of liquor by the drink in Burlington
has increased the number of upscale res-
GLEN RAVEN MILLS, INC.
taurants. But one of the biggest changes
deals more in demographics: While there
Glen Raven
GLEN RAVEN, N.C. 27217
still are many people who live in Alamance
and work elsewhere, there also are more
people who live outside the county who
919/227-6211
commute to Alamance for jobs, partly as
FAX 919/226-8123
airesult of that low jobless rate. Chamber
estimates show that 8,700 people, or about
14 percent of the work force, commute
QUALITY TEXTILE PRODUCTS CRAFTED WITH PRIDE IN THE U.S.A.
into Alamance from surrounding coun-
ties, while about 6,000 residents, or 20
percent of Alamance's employed resi-
dents, work outside the county. "You also
SECURITY
have to look at our location — there's
Lorillard Tobacco Co. in Greensboro right
CONCEPTS
across the county line, then there's AT&T
Guilford Center," says Wilburn, "In the
Just how
BURGLAR AND FIRE ALARMS
southern part of our county they go to the
secure is
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
university and work for the hospital."
Avery Thomas, with the CPA firm of
your
24 HOUR CENTRAL-STATION MONITORING
Thomas, Stout, Stuart, Core & Stuart, is
seeing similar trends as chairman of the
business
CLOSED CIRCUIT TV
Piedmont Triad Chambers Group. "Busi-
ness, employment and recreational op-
P.O. Box 98
Mebane, N.C. 27302
portunities are carrying Alamance County
1-800-762-4198 or 919-563-2266
citizens all over the Piedmont Triad and
bringing others to Alamance County in
record numbers," says Thomas. the cham-
WORL
bers group's first chairman from outside
Forsyth and Guilford. "Entrepreneurial
and corporate executive opportunities
carry many Alamance County business
men and women into other Piedmont coun-
ties," he says.
Thomas sees further evidence of
Alamance being a key part of the Triad in
MEBANE HOME
the business people who come into the
county from other
TELEPHONE COMPANY
Piedmont loca-
tions, including
Jim Corrigan,
1922 - 1992
chairman and
CEO of Mebane
Packaging Corp.,
and Terry John-
70
son, president of
Holt Hosiery
YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Mills; both men
commute from
Waldrep
Forsyth. Mike
114 West Center Street
Scott, president of Burlington Chemical
Co., drives each day from High Point, and
P. O. Box 9
George Waldrep, vice president of manu-
facturing for Burlington Industries' Ala-
Mebane, North Carolina 27302
mance operations, commutes from
Summerfield outside of Greensboro.
(919) 563-9111
"It's been interesting coming into this
area compared to other areas I've lived in
Fax: (919) 563-6600
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in North Carolina," says Waldrep. "The
that equipment today and look at a pay-
community itself and the demographics
out vs. how long you may run it," he
of it - it is a manufacturing-based town
'There's land here. Plenty
explains. "Today if the project can't pay
but what fascinates me about the town
of water here, plenty of
itself out in one to two years, you might
is the entrepreneurial aspects of it. There're
better take a look at it because it might
a lot of entrepreneurs in Burlington. A lot
power. Plus you're sand-
become obsolete before it pays for itself."
of things have started here where people
wiched between RTP and
While the area's plants have been mod-
have gone into business for themselves
ernized, another industry trend - taking
and have been very, very successful in
Durham and Greensboro.
jobs off shore- shouldhave less impact
doing it."
in Alamance, he says, at least in the near
Burlington Industries' entrepreneurial
Right on a main artery,
term. "You really don't know how that
roots reach back to 1923; it completed
will impact you."
work on its first plant in '24. Although the
185-40, you've got good
The quality of public education is the
county no longer is home to Burlington's
air transportation out of
only concern Waldrep says he has about
headquarters, the company is still the
doing business in Alamance, and he be-
county's largest employer, with a payroll
Raleigh and Piedmont
lieves the two school systems- Alamance
of more than 1,800 people who work in
Triad. You've got good
County and Burlington City - "com-
seven facilities.
paratively speaking is probably as good or
Most of the Burlington Industries' work-
freight line with the rail-
better than you've got in the rest of North
ers in Alamance are in the Burlington
Carolina."
House division, which is in the home
roads. You're close to
There are "no problems with taxes," he
furnishings business.
some of the best universi-
says. The potential labor is adequate, al-
"In our industry, there's been a lot of
though "it's been tight for the last seven to
conversation about the import situation,"
ties in the Southeast.'
eight years because a lot of industry has
Waldrep says. "That's cut employment
- George Waldrep,
come into this area and surrounding areas.
levels. We're competing internationally,
It's not plentiful like it once was.
so the driving force behind what we've
Burlington Industries
"There's land here. Plenty of water here,
got to do is to try to stay competitive in
plenty of power. Plus you're sandwiched
that market, which means you must have
between RTP and Durham and Greens-
the best, most productive machinery you
boro. Right on a main artery, I-85/40,
can possibly buy. Second, you've got to
Technology has changed that: Today
you've got good air transportation out of
have what I call an outstanding work force
there's an upgrade every three to four
Raleigh and Piedmont Triad. You've got
to produce the quantity and quality of
years, "and that constant staying up to
good freight line with the railroads. You're
products that you need at a cost to com-
date with technology is something we pay
close to some of the best universities in
pete in that market."
a lot of attention to."
the Southeast."
Waldrep remembers when a new loom
"We used to look at the life of (capital)
Reynolds, the chamber chairman, says
would come out every 10 or 15 years.
equipment as 20, 25 years. You look at
he sees a need to expand the area's water
and sewer lines south of the interstate to
promote development in that region. A
new water supply, Lake MacIntosh, is
coming on line that observers say should
meet area water needs indefinitely; in
First Place!
fact, Greensboro is interested in buying
water from Burlington once the lake is
open.
While there has been a lot of growth in
Since 1914, Financial First Federal has been committed to helping make
the Triad and the Triangle over the past 10
Alamance County a great place to live.
years, Burlington and Alamance haven't
We invite you to make Financial First the first place you consider when
witnessed that. "In my opinion, it just
making your financial decisions. We are a full service financial institution;
hasn't happened yet," says Waldrep. "It's
locally owned and operated- offering excellent rates and superior service.
going to happen, because all the things
Mortgages
Certificates of Deposit
that you would need to be successful are
Checking Accounts
Loans
in place.
Money Market Accounts
Savings Accounts
"And that will be a question for the
future for Alamance County and Burl-
FINANCIAL
ington about how they will handle that.
FIRST
Federal Savings Bank
Because that will change the community;
Burlington Graham Mebane
FDIC Insured
it'll change the way they have to operate,
227-8861
You're First With Us!
and it'll be very different. But that will
happen and that will probably be the big-
gest challenge of the community for the
next 25 years."
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Oct 20,92
17:23 No.001 P.01
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 1, 1992
Dear Ms. Batten:
On behalf of the President, It gives me great pleasure to Inform you that you have been
selected for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching.
Through your outstanding accomplishments as a teacher, you exemplify the excellence
this program is designed to recognize and encourage. You have both the President's and
my warmest congratulations and appreciation for your vital contributions to the future
of this Nation.
As The Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director of the Office
of Science and Technology Policy, I am acutely aware of the importance of attractive
high quality education in science and mathematics for all students. I am also fully
aware of the central role of the teacher in that education. No profession is more
important to the future of science and mathematics in this country than yours. For that
reason, I am delighted to have the honor of inviting you to participate with your fellow
awardees as representatives of the outstanding science and mathematics teachers of this
Nation, in a week of activities that we have planned.
You are Invited to spend the week of April 27, 1993 as guests of the President, here in
Washington, to participate in a series of activities designed to recognize each of you
personally for your teaching contributions, and to focus public attention on the
importance of science and mathematics in our schools.
You will be notified shortly by staff of the National Science Foundation and the
National Science Teachers Association with more specific information on your visit to
Washington. I shall look forward to meeting you personally.
Sincerely,
Danan D. Allan Bromley Branky
The Assistant to the President
for
Science and Technology
Ms. Gayle Brinkley Batten
14 Culbreth Avenue
Thomasville, NC 27360
THOMASVILLE CHAMBER
TEL 919-475-4802
Oct 20,92
17:23 No.001 P.04
Presidential
Awards for
Excellence
In Science and Mathematics Teaching
National Science Foundation
September 8, 1992
Gayle Brinkley Batten
14 Culbreth Avenue
Thomasville, NC 27360
Dear Ms. Batten:
As you have already been informed by the Assistant to the President for Science
and Technology, Dr. D. Allan Bromley, you have been selected as a recipient of a
Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching.
Congratulations! We are all proud of your dedication and achievement.
The Presidential Award carries with it an expense-paid trip for you and your spouse
or guest to Washington, D.C. during the week of April 27, 1993. There will be a series
of events in your honor including an Awards Ceremony, a reception, and several short
conference/workshops that will give you time to share your experiences and gain from
the knowledge and experiences of others. We have enclosed a preliminary schedule for
the week.
The Award also carries with it a grant of $7,500 from the National Science
Foundation (NSF) to your school. This money is to spent under your direction over the
next three years "to supplement, not replace, other resources used for improving the
school science and mathematics program." You will learn more about this grant from
the NSF.
The Presidential Awards program is a national science program managed for the
NSF by the Special Projects Division of the National Science Teachers Association
(NSTA). We will be your official contact for the next several months. In a few weeks,
you will receive information from us regarding travel arrangements, hotel
accommodations, tours, workshops, and even clues about which events are fancy and
which are informal.
Contractors: National Science Teachers Association, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Cooperating Organizations: American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of Physics Teachers, American Chemical Society,
American Geological Institute, American Institute of Physics, Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics, Council for Elementary Science International,
Council of State Science Supervisors, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Bickery, The Mathomatical Association of America, National Alliance of
Black School Educators, National Association of Biology Teachers, National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of Geology Teachers,
National Earth Science Teachers Association.
With Support from the National Academy of Sciences.
Project Directors: John M. Fowler, NSTA, Special Projects, 5112 Berwyn Road (3rd Floor), College Park, MD 20740 (301) 220-0870
Phyllis Marcuccio (Elementary), NSTA, 8140 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 243-7100
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Oct 20,92 17:23 No.001 P.03
We are delighted to be part of this program to honor outstanding teachers and we
.ok forward to making it a happy and rewarding occasion. Because events will
proceed at a fast and furious pace, and because each of you will want to remember
the events of the week in detail, we ask that you maintain a diary. We will provide
you with a small book in which to record your experiences when you arrive in
Washington, but if you wish, you might start making notes of special happenings
right away. Your diary should be honest, spontaneous and thoughtful and years later
it should give all of us the flavor of this most important year.
Again, congratulations for this well-deserved honor.
Sincerely,
Phyllis Marcuccio
PAESMT Elementary Project Director
Enclosures
cc: PAESMT Program Officer, NSF
Trille, NC
Openedup this schoolyn- - a
new elem. S chool
Thomasville Primary Sch.
State-of-art
1
school
an
Coble cameto opening
of school 7
community. commitment
to educ.
$7 cost mil
+ new library (Zyros olas
Think Fuantine Industries
do
2 hailer loads of furniture down
distributed three dealers
down there
also did food/diaper collins
City sent down people + heavy
moving equipment.
October 16, 1992
MEMO FOR STEVE
FROM:
CAROL
SUBJECT: LOCAL COLOR FOR THOMASVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
** POTUS arrives between 3-3:30 p.m. and speaks from the front of
the train. A crowd of 10-15,000 is expected to come from
seven or eight surrounding counties to attend this rally.
Advance says the set-up is total Main Street, USA. Three
area high school bands will be playing: Thomasville High
School, East Davidson High School, and Ledford High School.
This is a pretty Republican area of the state. The Vice
President visited the area this summer, and Mrs. Bush went
down last year to buy new furniture for Kennebunkport after
the storm gutted out the first floor of Walker's Point. The
media said she came to High Point, but she actually came to
Lexington Furniture showroom, which is located in
Thomasville.
** Economic info on Thomasville:
Thomasville population: 16,000
Thomasville median household income: $21,754
Thomasville unemployment: not calculated
Davidson County population: 129,000
Davidson County median household income: $27,913
Davidson County unemployment: 7.4% (as of end of August)
North Carolina population: 6.6 million (1990 census)
North Carolina median household income: $26,647
North Carolina unemployment: 5.8% (as of end of August)
** Thomasville is part of the Triad business community. We spoke
to some of these businessmen a few weeks ago when Dan and I
did the small business speech in Greensboro. Thomasville is
within 20 minutes of Winston-Salem, High Point, and
Greensboro.
** Doug Croft, the President of the Chamber of Commerce says that
reports are showing booming retail sales in Thomasville. He
said they started booming as the recession began. He
attributes it to people shopping locally instead of
travelling to Greensboro or Winston-Salem, etc.
** As far as anyone knows, this is the first time a sitting
President has come to Thomasville.
** The Thomasville High School Bulldogs won last year's State
Championship
Chamber of Commerce will provide a small business example if
you want to use one.
** Governor Jim Martin (R) will introduce POTUS. Other
acknowledgements include but are not limited to: Congressman
Howard Coble; Sue Hunter, County Commissioner; and Gerald
Hege ( (HAY-gee) ) Davidson County GOP Chairman (who has been
coordinating this event).
** This is Congressman Howard Coble's district. He supports term
limits. Coble will meet POTUS at the big chair in
Thomasville and ride with him to Burlington, and leave the
train in Burlington.
** Twice a year, there is a furniture market in High Point and
Thomasville. It is currently running from October 15-22.
It is a private industry function, where 55-65,000 buyers in
the furniture business from all over America are invited to
come look at the furniture showrooms. It's very business-
like, so there's no bungee jumping or anything fun.
** Thomasville Furniture Industries:
This the home of Thomasville Furniture. In the center of
town, there is a big, huge (16-foot tall) dining room chair.
The Chair will be 20 yards north-northeast of the speaking
platform. Thomasville bills itself as "Chair City". Lyndon
Johnson campaigned here in 1960 in the Vice Presidential
race and stood on the chair to speak.
** Lay-offs have just begun in Thomasville. A bakery announced
they were closing in November and are in the process of
laying off their 140 employees. Thomasville Furniture is
also laying off 350 of their 3-4,000 employees (some are
white collar) as a part of their downsizing efforts to
streamline for efficiency.
Thomasville Furniture sent furniture down to the victims of
Hurricane Andrew. Call Fred Starr or Charlie O'Brien for
details.
** The North Carolina state motto is : To be rather than to seem.
(it's us against them even it state mottoes)
Warm fuzzy story: A few years ago the Presbyterian church in
Thomasville sponsored a Cambodian family: Ross and Thea
( (TIA) ) Nylo ( (NEEL) The Nylos now own and operate a
small business down the street from where POTUS will. be
speaking, called Lotus Palace (Chinese food). North
Carolina is famous for exporting its furniture and textiles:
this is an example of how they export their kindness. Call
Sue Hunter for further details.
CONTACTS:
Sue Hunter, County Commissioner: 919-475-3235
Doug Croft, Pres., Thomasville CoC: 919-475-6134 (o)
919-475-5664 (h)
Ed MacDonald, Cong. Coble's Greensboro office: 919-333-5005
Fred Starr, Charlie O'Brien; Thomasville Furniture: 919-472-4000
Advance -- Lead: Dave Anderson; Site: Dan Renberg
Thomasville hotel: 919-725-3500
Pam Albright, Director of Governor Martin's DC office: 624-5830
(Smith/Askew)
Draft Two
October 18, 1992
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STUMP SPEECH
THOMASVILLE, N.C.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21, 1992
Thank you,
A special salute to, the bands from Thomasville,
East Davidson, and Ledford High Schools.
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It's great to be in the home of last year's state champions
-- the Thomasville High School Bulldogs. That's what we all have
to be over the next two weeks.
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I'm proud to be the first Republican President to visit Hall
County. Actually, Dan Quayle preceded me -- and what a great job
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he did in last week's debate. And Barbara was down here last
NO!
a storm
year to buy some new furniture after Hurricane damaged our
home in Maine.
I want to thank Thomasville Furniture for sending furniture
today
to victims of Hurricane Andrew. And while I'm at it let me
salute another instance of Carolina generosity.
A few years back the Presbyterian Church here sponsored a
Cambodian family. Ross and Thea [Tee-a] TEE Nylo [Neel]. Today the
Nylos [[NEELS]] have their own business.
People already know how you export furniture and textiles.
What I like is how you export kindness, too. Let others run
America down. You show why this is the greatest Nation on earth
-- and always will be. /
Earlier today Barbara and I, were in Spartanburg, Gastonia,
and Kannapolis. At each stop it's the same. We're in the land
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of the free and the home of the Braves. And, believe me, the
Braves are going to win the first real World Series.
You now, I identify with the Braves. Baseball's like
politics. Forget the polls. Ignore the know-it-alls. On
Election Day we'll show the media: It ain't over till Cabrera
[Cu-BRARE-ah] swings. // /
NO!
And Cabrera going to swing Republican on November 3. I
feel it in my bones, because it's not in the marrow of American
character to put up with the crushing tax burden Bill Clinton
wants for the middle class.
This morning in (Spartanburg), I talked about my specific
ideas to get this economy moving -- my Agenda for American
Renewal. (Hold up.) Here in Thomasville, I'd like to compare my
ideas with Governor Clinton's.
Governor Clinton started out early in the campaign calling
for $150 billion in new taxes. He'd need it, too, and more, to
pay for his $220 billion of new government spending.
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But it doesn't stop there. Governor Clinton's like the
battery Energizer bunny. Ever since he first came up with those numbers,
he's been out there making new promises. And he keeps on going and
going and going.
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really think they should spend even more?
But it's worse than that. We've got a big old Democratic
Congress up on the hill that's been taking a cold shower for
Capitol Hill
twelve years. just twitching to spend more of your money.
Right now, Congress has another (900) billion dollars of spending
under consideration -- that they don't dare send to me. But they
won't be shy with Bill Clinton.
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Think about it. That Congress and Bill-Dollar Bill.
Getting those two together would be like giving Imelda
Marcos a couple of drinks... an eighteen wheeler. and the key
to the Kinney's shoe warehouse.
Find a shoe store in Thomasville
Governor Clinton says only the richest Americans will have
to pay. He says he'll only tax folks who make more than $200,000
a year.
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Obviously, Governor Clinton slept through arithmetic class
at Oxford. Because here's what the experts tell say, you. To pay for
drawing the tax line at $200,000 a year isn't
taxing above
all his promises
enough. Going down to $60,000 isn't enough. Even $36,000 isn't
enough, either. To pay for all his promises, Governor Clinton
will have to tax the entire middle class.
I want to hold the line on taxes. Every economist who
understands the way our world works now that the Cold War is.
over... knows that the way for the United States to break free
from this world-wide recession
the way for us to get ahead
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is to keep government down
keep taxes down
and keep our
leadership in the White House.
I notice that huge chair over there. If you compare its
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size to a regular chair, you get some idea of what the Democrats
would do to the size of your taxes compared to what you pay now.
But at least he's consistent. Governor Clinton never met a
tax he didn't like. When it comes to anything else, he has a
tendency to come down on every side of every issue. He reminds
me of that Randy Travis song -- "On the Other Hand."
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Someone asked Governor Clinton the other day which country
singers he'd invite to the White House if he got elected. He
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said, and I quote -- "All of them.
Governor Clinton treats politics the way he treats country
bends his stories around
music singers. He tries to make everybody happy. That just
doesn't work in the Oval Office. You have to take a stand.
I'm sure the Governor's a nice-enough guy. But I have a big
problem with his pattern of dealing with tough questions. Maybe
he's allergic to candor honesty
We all know his various stories on what he did to evade the
the many
draft. Governor Clinton still hasn't leveled with the American
people. Nor has he come clean on any number of other issues.
Let's start with the Gulf War.
As President) your beliefs have to stand tall every day.
Nowhere do Americans believe more in "duty, honor, country" than
sent 75,000 troops toserve
in the South. That's why - North Carolinjans bravely served in
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the Persian Gulf. I said to Saddam Hussein: Aggression must not
stand. My friends: You made sure that aggression DID not stand.
What did Bill Clinton say? Well, two days after Congress
followed supported my yydeclaration decision togoto of war, here's what he said: "I guess I
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agree with the arguments the minority made." //
That's not leadership. That's followship, and a dangerous
trait for a Commander-in-Chief. An greater problem is that this
trait extends across the board.
Take our schools. Last week in a debate, you heard Governor
Clinton say he's against letting parents use tax dollars to send
their kids to private or religious schools.
That's funny. Three months ago he said he vas for the idea.
JB
Then he went to the teachers union bosses. They said no -- so he
said no. Just call him Charlie McCarthy to their Edgar Bergen.
Don't have to ask me about school choice. I'm for it.
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start by choosing a President who agrees with them. //
What about limiting the terms of members of Congress? I
want to limit terms in Congress -- and give government back to
the people. Last week the Governor said he was against the idea.
Last January, he said it's something you should decide.
JB
It's the same thing on every issue. On free trade --
Governor Clinton has had three different positions. For it,
against, now for it again. On health care -- he has had two
contradictory plans.
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On crime, Governor Clinton talks tough on the trail, but
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coddles criminals in Arkansas. Last Friday, the Little Rock
police came to visit me in the Oval Office where They endorsed me -- for
President of the United States. //
There is a pattern here -- a deliberate pattern of
deception. And I believe you can't lead the people of America,
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This issue is important. Listen to the Editor of The New
Republic, a liberal magazine strongly supportive of Governor
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Clinton. He says he worries about a Clinton Administration.
Here's why -- and I quote: "Bill Clinton's so completely
political a character -- that when he has to address an issue,
the actual truth about it is not the first thing that comes into
his head." End-quote. /
Why does this matter?
Well, sometime in the next four years the phone will ring in
the Oval Office. The man who picks up that phone will have to
make a decision -- maybe it will affect American jobs. Maybe it
will affect American lives. /
The leader who picks up that phone can't take two positions,
can't make everybody happy, can't wait and take a poll.
Governor Clinton suggests that individual character is not
important. He says he wants to change the character of the
Presidency.
But let me be clear. You cannot separate the character of
the President -- from the character of the Presidency. //
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I have led this Nation through four difficult years.
I am proud we've made this world safer for our kids.
I am proud we've kept our economy afloat while other Nations
are drowning.
I believe I have demonstrated the character, the integrity
worthy of America and its ideals.
I hope I've been worthy of your trust. Now I ask you to
trust yourselves. I need your support and prayers. I need your
vote. Thank you for this welcome, and may God bless the United
States of America.
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