Welcome to
Rural Hill,
the historic homestead of Major John and Violet (Wilson)
Davidson. For more than 230 years, six generations of the
Davidson family would make their home at Rural Hill. Stories
about this remarkable extended family, their African slaves,
share croppers and tenant farmers illustrate the ingenuity and
perseverance of the people of our region as they triumphed over
fate and changing fortune.
Revolutionary War
Reenactments
May 17 & 18, 2008
Battle of Cowan’s Ford Saturday
Battle of Weitzel’s Mill Sunday
Learn about the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution and
Experience the Spirit of the Hornet’s Nest.
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What's
New?
TAKE A TOUR OF SCOTLAND IN 2009!
9 Nights in Scotland
TOUR includes; 9 nights
accommodation, minimum
3 star hotels, all en suite private bathrooms.9 fully cooked
Scottish breakfasts, Luxury coach, driver and guide for 7 days.
Entrance to; Urquhart and Glamis Castles, Culloden, St Conan’s
Kirk, Rosslyn Chapel. Glenfiddich distillery and The Highlander
experience!
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Rural Hill
Today, Rural Hill is a restoration in
progress. Enjoy 265 acres of magnificent rural vistas, a variety of farm
animals, and walking trails throughout the site. Eleven historic buildings
and reconstructions provide a setting for cultural heritage events,
preservation seminars and self-guided tours and games.
Join the Catawba Valley Scottish Society. Become a steward of Rural Hill and
support The Centre of Scottish Heritage for recognition of the contributions
of the Scots and Ulster Scots (the Scots-Irish) to the American experiment.
The
Clock is Ticking!
Rural Hill has been given an exciting opportunity to acquire the tall
case clock purchased by Major John Davidson from the noted Massachusetts
clock maker, Aaron Willard. The label dates the clock to 1800 and this
rare artifact of the history of our region is in excellent working
condition.
Please click here to
help make this
acquisition possible.
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