The Blowing Rock Historical Society
Preserving Our Historical Culture and Charm
Some Wonderful Blowing Rock History Books
These Books Make Great Gifts
They are wonderful books and they can be purchased at any of the following locations:
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The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce
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The Blowing Rock Attraction
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BRAHM
A Village Tapestry - The History of Blowing Rock
Barry M. Buxton, "A Village Tapestry". Boone, NC: Appalacian Consortium Press, 1989. Print.
This book is considered a "must read" for any fan of Blowing Rock history. "A Village Tapestry" was awarded “Best Local History “ by the Society of North Carolina Historians. It is an outstanding and comprehensive history of Blowing Rock, written by Dr. Barry M. Buxton. Barry is a highly accomplished local, coming from an old and prominent Blowing Rock family.
Note: "A Village Tapestry" has been reprinted by the Blowing Rock Historical Society
Post Cards - Of Historic Blowing Rock (Volume II)
Blowing Rock Historical Society, "Post Cards Of Historic Blowing Rock". Boone, NC: Parkway Publishers, Inc., 2007. Print
This is a terrific compilation of hundreds of old post cards along with descriptions. They are a great show-and-tell book that gives you wonderful pictures and stories about our history.
Trails Through Time - A History of the Blowing Rock Area
A very well researched history of our area from 1400 AD to 1900 AD. Steve Sudderth is another multi-generational Blowing Rock local, with an incredible ability to find and research even old, obscure documents.
For information about finding Steve's book, visit his web site: https://steve-sudderth-books.square.site/
