Horn in the West Outdoor Drama and Hickory Ridge History Museum

Horn in the West Outdoor Drama and Hickory Ridge History Museum The nation's oldest Revolutionary War outdoor drama, produced by The Southern Appalachian Historical Association (SAHA), and performed in Boone, NC since 1952.
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Home to Hickory Ridge History Museum - 6 Watauga Co. cabins. horninthewest.com | 828-264-2120 Produced since 1952 by the Southern Appalachian Historical Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Horn in the West is the nation's only outdoor drama focused on the American Revolution. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the drama follows the courageous pioneers and frontier settlers who foug

ht for American independence in the Southern Appalachian backcountry. The Southern Appalachian Historical Association celebrates and preserves the diverse cultural heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountain region. Through historical education, community events, and cultural programming, SAHA connects audiences of all ages to the stories and traditions that shaped this remarkable corner of America. Hickory Ridge History Museum invites guests to step back in time and explore the rich culture of the Appalachian Mountains. The museum features a collection of historic log cabins that originated in Watauga County, at least one of which is believed to date to the late 1700s, and brings early mountain life to life through guided tours, living history demonstrations, and hands-on programming.

08/09/2026

You only have two more weeks to see Unto These Hills outdoor drama!

The 2026 season of Unto These Hills outdoor drama ends on August 22nd. Don't miss your chance to see Cherokee history come to life under the stars at Mountainside Theatre

Unto These Hills is open Monday through Saturday through August 22nd. Gates open at 7pm and pre-show entertainment begins at 7:30pm. The show begins at 8pm and runs approximately 2 hours

Tickets start at $35 for adults and $25 for youth, excluding card fees. Children ages 5 and under receive free admission. Free and/or discounted tickets available for enrolled members of federally recognized tribes

Book now at CherokeeHistorical.org

Tonight is the night!The 74th season of Horn in the West closes on the Daniel Boone Amphitheater stage tonight. After th...
08/08/2026

Tonight is the night!

The 74th season of Horn in the West closes on the Daniel Boone Amphitheater stage tonight. After the final bow, our cast and crew will be on stage to meet you, take photos, and celebrate the end of a truly special season.

Last chance tickets at horninthewest.com or at the box office starting at 1:00 PM today!

Come early. Stay late. Soak in every second of it. We are so grateful for our actors, production team, staff, volunteers, and YOU, our wonderful guests.

SURPRISE! Watauga residents get $15 tickets for CLOSING WEEKEND! Call the ticket office at 828-264-2120 or stop by to ge...
08/07/2026

SURPRISE! Watauga residents get $15 tickets for CLOSING WEEKEND! Call the ticket office at 828-264-2120 or stop by to get your tickets. You'll need your ID!

We are so excited to have the National Sr High Clogging Champions, High Country Cloggers join us tonight before the show...
08/07/2026

We are so excited to have the National Sr High Clogging Champions, High Country Cloggers join us tonight before the show! Come out, enjoy their performance, and then enjoy one of the last shows of the 74th season of Horn in the West!

We are in the final stretch of our 74th year on this stage and we are so grateful for every single person who has been p...
08/02/2026

We are in the final stretch of our 74th year on this stage and we are so grateful for every single person who has been part of it!

There are just a few performances left. Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 PM at the Daniel Boone Amphitheater in Boone, NC. If you have been meaning to come, this is your last chance this summer!

Tickets at horninthewest.com or call the ticket office at 828-264-2120.

The final week of Horn in the West begins TODAY and we are starting it with something special.Before tonight's show, joi...
08/01/2026

The final week of Horn in the West begins TODAY and we are starting it with something special.

Before tonight's show, join us at Hickory Ridge History Museum for a first-person portrayal of Royal Governor Lord Dunmore, presented by Michael Henningsen of the Abingdon Muster Grounds. This living history presentation ties directly into the world of Horn in the West and the broader story of the American Revolution in the backcountry.

Presentation at 6 PM on the museum grounds. Horn in the West performs at 7:30 PM in the Daniel Boone Amphitheater.

This is the last week of our 74th season. If you have been waiting to come, now is the time! Tickets at horninthewest.com or call the ticket office at 828-264-2120.

Three days until The Last of the Mohicans comes to the Appalachian Theatre, sponsored by Horn in the West!If you have no...
07/31/2026

Three days until The Last of the Mohicans comes to the Appalachian Theatre, sponsored by Horn in the West!

If you have not reserved your free tickets yet, now is the time!

Doors at 5:00 PM. Randell Jones presents at 5:30 PM. Film at 6:00 PM.
Monday August 3rd at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, downtown Boone.

Reserve free tickets at AppTheatre.org.

Happy International Friendship Day! And what better way to celebrate than with your friends and neighbors at Horn in the...
07/30/2026

Happy International Friendship Day! And what better way to celebrate than with your friends and neighbors at Horn in the West tonight?

Friends and Neighbors Night is every Thursday throughout the season (just one more week!), and that means if you live in Watauga, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, or Wilkes counties in NC or Johnson County, TN, you get in at a special discounted rate tonight. Just bring a valid ID and purchase at the box office.

Bring a friend. That's kind of the whole point today!

Showtime is 7:30 PM at the Daniel Boone Amphitheater in Boone, NC. Box office opens at 1:00 PM.

horninthewest.com | 828-264-2120

This Saturday at Hickory Ridge History Museum, you will come face to face with Royal Governor Lord Dunmore.Michael Henni...
07/28/2026

This Saturday at Hickory Ridge History Museum, you will come face to face with Royal Governor Lord Dunmore.

Michael Henningsen delivers a first person portrayal of the Colonial Governor whose legacy is one of the most layered stories of the American Revolution. From Patrick Henry's famous cry of "Give me liberty or give me death" to the Ethiopian Brigade wearing "From Slavery to Freedom" on their tunics, Lord Dunmore's story is one you will not forget.

Saturday August 1st at 6:00 PM
Museum tours from 4:30 PM and Horn in the West at 7:30 PM.

Free with museum admission. $5 guided tour.
horninthewest.com | 828-264-2120

Horn in the West is taking the evening downtown on August 3rd!We are proud to sponsor a free screening of The Last of th...
07/27/2026

Horn in the West is taking the evening downtown on August 3rd!

We are proud to sponsor a free screening of The Last of the Mohicans at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country on Monday August 3rd. Before the film, award-winning author and storyteller Randell Jones opens the evening with a special presentation at 5:30 PM.

The connections between this film and our region run deep. The knives used in production were crafted right here in the High Country. Some of our own cast members were extras in the film. And the world it depicts is the same world Horn in the West brings to life every summer on the Daniel Boone Amphitheater stage.

Randell Jones at 5:30 PM
Film at 6:00 PM

Free admission! Reserve your tickets at AppTheatre.org. *Please note that this film is Rated R and may not be suitable for all viewers.*

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Boone, NC
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