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Copies of Heritage of the Toe River Valley are available from $40 to $95 each, including tax and postage.

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Volume X is Now Available

Volume X is the third volume of the Series that focuses upon soldiers and local events during the Civil War. Whereas volumes VIII and IX were concerned with the Confederacy, this one focuses upon the Union. It contains approximately 150 articles about soldiers and military activity, most of them accompanied by a photo(s).

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Volume X is Complete

Volume X is complete and has been sent to the publisher. The price and release date have not yet been determined.

Volume I Reprinted

Volume I, now in it’s fifth printing, is again available.

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Photo Album from Mayland Celebration

Mayland Community College has posted photos from the reception for Dr. Bailey on it’s Facebook page. See the photos here.

Mayland honors Bailey for historical work

Dr. Bailey received a plaque from Mayland Community College President Dr. John Boyd, recognizing the many years that Dr. Bailey has spend preserving the heritage and history of the Toe River Valley. The honor was awarded on behalf of Mayland Community College and the Avery County Historical Society and Museum.

2011 Bailey Reunion

This is to remind you of the 29th annual Bailey Reunion (descendants of John Bailey who came from England in the 1600’s; descendant Ansel who came to Yancey County around 1800).  It will be held, as usual, on Fathers’ Day (3rd Sunday in June), June 19th.  Location: First Baptist Church on the town square (officially named Bailey Square in honor of “Yellow Jacket” John Bailey), beginninat at 2:30 PM.  Should last no more than two hours.

If you have not attended previously (or have been “meaning to” for a while), now is the time; maybe your last chance.  Because of my health (blood clots in legs from too much time at the computer and “on the road”), this may (or may not) be the last one!

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Avery Centennial celebrations approach

With summer on the way, Avery County’s Centennial Celebration is kicking into high gear with activities and special events scheduled throughout the season.

On Saturday, June 4, the Avery County Heritage Festival returns to Newland. On Sunday, June 5, author and historian Dr. Lloyd Bailey will be honored at a reception from 1 to 3 p.m., and local authors Michael Hardy and Sharyn McCrumb will sign books from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Avery County Public Library in Newland.

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Volume I being reprinted

Originally published in 1994, Volume I is finally being reprinted. Don’t miss this limited offer.

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