Friday, June 01, 2007

'Little Charleston of the Mountains' celebrating 200 years

The Village of Flat Rock -- called the "Little Charleson of the Mountains" because of all the Charlestonians who built summer homes there in the 1800s -- is celebrating 200 years, according to the Pisgah Mountain News.

"Though the Cherokee first inhabited Flat Rock and next pioneer settlers who obtained land grants, the 'Great Flat Rock' first appeared in public land records in 1807," said the paper.

Several events are planned to celebrate the bicentennial.

The Flat Rock Bicentennial Celebration will be held Saturday. The rain date is Sunday. Events include an ice cream social from noon to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Flat Rock Village Hall.

Four hours of entertainment are scheduled, including individual musical artists, the Kenmure Chorus, storytellers, face painting and clowns.

Hot dogs, food and drinks will be available for purchase, as well as bicentennial T-shirts. Storyboards highlighting Flat Rock history will be on display.

The events will be held at Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue, Village Hall, Singleton Centre, Rainbow Row and Flat Rock Post Office Building.

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