As the Rock Hill community hangs up the Halloween costumes for the year and falls into November, the autumn event season gets into full swing. With a month chock-full of fun events around Rock Hill, one post won’t be enough to tell you about them all. Read on for details about the first two weeks of November, then check back with us here at Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company for a run-down of the rest of the month.
Soldiers, The Enslaved, and Civilians: The Civil War and the Brattonsville Community
The first weekend of November ushers in a new opportunity to learn a little history at Brattonsville. On Saturday, November 3rd from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, November 4th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the living history demonstrations at Historic Brattonsville will emphasize the effects of the Civil War on the community there. Scripted scenarios will cover the events before, during, and after the Civil War.
Alan Black and The Tryon Street Quintet
On November 9th from 7:30-9:30 p.m., the Gettys Art Center will host Alan Black and The Tryon Street Quintet. They will be performing pieces by Dvorak, Rossini, and Onslow. The renovated 1932 Courtroom setting is a visual bonus for the evening.
The Real Christmas Story
Beginning on November 3rd and running through December 22nd, NarroWay Productions will present The Real Christmas Story. This dinner theater show will include traditional Christmas scenes, favorite Christmas tunes, and a delicious Christmas dinner. No need to wait for a white Christmas…it snows every night at NarroWay.
Vernon Grant Ornament Debut
If NarroWay’s show isn’t enough to satisfy your early season Christmas longings, head over to the Museum of York County on November 15th at 10 a.m. You can see the newest Vernon Grant Christmas ornament unveiled for the first time this year. This event truly kicks off the holiday season in Rock Hill.
Kudzu Trail Race
Here’s your chance to get in shape before the holiday season goodies start piling up. On November 10th from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Historic Brattonsville will host the Kudzu Trail Race. Dash down the trails on the historic site in either the 5K or 8K. Be sure to sign up by November 8th!