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THE
AMAZING MAIZE MAZE MEDIA WEEKEND OCTOBER 4 - 7
HUNTERSVILLE, NC: Calling all
members of the press! You are cordially invited to explore Rural Hill
and its Amazing Maize Maze for Media Weekend October 4 – 7, 2007. Receive
up to two adult and two youth admissions with your press credentials. Take
incredible photos and experience all of the fun of Rural Hill – Center of
Scottish Heritage. Please call in advance to arrange your complimentary
tickets: Ed McLean, Executive Director, (704) 875-3113 or send an email to
office@ruralhill.net.
The
Amazing Maize Maze is seven acres of corn with approximately two and a half
miles of “The Land of Liberty” labyrinth. Explore the paths and
solve the clues to make it through the maze all the way to Victory Bridge.
Challenge your problem solving skills while on this historical journey about
the Liberty Bell and the Scots and Scots-Irish in the Carolinas. You will
have a Maze Captain and a Maze Master to help when needed. Designed to be
navigated in 1-2 hours, there are concessions and water available.
The Amazing Maize Maze is open
Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM – 5 PM, through October 21, 2007.
Regular admission is $10.00 per adult and $6.00 per youth ages 5-14.
Tickets may be purchased online at
www.ruralhill.net
or upon arrival. For details, please call Rural Hill at (704) 875-3113.
Proceeds go toward the preservation of Rural Hill.
Rural Hill
is the former homestead of Major John and Violet Davidson. The son
of Scottish immigrants, John Davidson became was a leader in the Mecklenburg
Militia, signed the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and became a
force in the Patriot cause. Rural Hill is a
restoration in progress with 265 acres of magnificent rural vistas, 11
historic and reconstructed buildings, a variety of farm animals, and walking
trails throughout the site.
Rural Hill is located at 4431 Neck Road (off Beatties Ford Road)
in Huntersville, 28078. The former homestead of Major John and
Violet Davidson, the 265 acre site is maintained and promoted by The
Catawba Valley Scottish Society (CVSS). Rural Hill features
annual events such as The Lock Norman Highland Games, The Amazing
Maize Maze, The Spirit of the Hornet’s Nest (battle reenactments)
and The Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials. CVSS is a non-profit
organization supported through membership and donations. For
more information on events or for financial support accepted
securely online, please visit
www.ruralhill.net.
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