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Forsyth Amateur Radio Club – Broadcasting Live

The Forsyth Amateur Radio Club broadcasted live from Lewisville’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on August 13, 2016.

Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is a fascinating world of technology, social interaction and education. No Internet or cell tower connection is required to speak to people around the world — or across town.

When I visited the club’s tent that was set up along the perimeter of Shallowford Square, Terry Brown of Clemmons happened to be manning the radio. Terry allowed me to record an exchange between him and a local amateur radio operator.

AUDIO: Terry Brown, Member of the Forsyth Amateur Radio Club (MP3, 2 MIN. 26 SEC.)

Parting Shots

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Voices of Yesterday

Going Back in Time

During Lewisville’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, held on August 13, 2016, the Lewisville Historical Society hosted reenactors who, for a few minutes, took audiences back in time, more than 100 to 200 years. Standing near the Nissen Wagon Museum (located on the western corner of Shallowford Square), reenactors represented four men who long ago impacted the town of Lewisville.

Men of Renown

Who were those four pivotal men?

One man was Lewisville’s founder, Lewis Case Laugenour (portrayed above, top left). Another was J. Wilson Carroll (portrayed above, top right), who was hired as the principal of the newly formed Lewisville Academy in 1901. Then there’s Morgan Bryan (portrayed above, bottom left), a man whose family settled along the Yadkin River, just north of the Shallow Ford, before the Moravians settled in this area. We also heard from George Elias Nissen (portrayed above, bottom right), whose family manufactured a popular vehicle of transportation in the latter 1800s, the Nissen wagon.

Audio Clips and More Photos

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The Sound of Music

Something for Everyone

Three music groups performed under the pavilion at Lewisville, NC’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on August 13, 2016. The headliner, Phatt City, specializes in beach and R&B music. Lewisville’s own Craft Brothers sing gospel music, and Letters from Home is a musical duo honoring veterans and the military and promoting patriotism.

Each group added their own unique qualities to the sound of music that pervaded Shallowford Square from early afternoon till late in the evening.

“R-E-S-P-E-C-T”

Before we look at more photos of Phatt City and local dancers strutting their stuff, click on the play button below and hear Phatt City performing “R-E-S-P-E-C-T.” It’s no wonder Phatt City is an area favorite.

AUDIO: Phatt City (MP3, 2 MIN. 44 SEC.)

More Photos and Audio

Now, head on over to the Phatt City Photo Gallery. Then come back for MORE PHOTOS and AUDIO of the Craft Brothers and Letters from Home.

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Bringing History to Life

A Civil War Family

In 2002 Brad Craver and his sons, Austin and Andrew, decided to take up a hobby that has kept them close as a family and has brought history to life for them. As amateur Civil War historians, the Cravers spend six or seven weekends each year participating in Civil War reenactments in North Carolina, Virginia and as far north as Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

On the evening of September 14, 2009, Brad and his sons met with members of the Lewisville Historical Society under the oak trees at Shallowford Square. Their Civil War presentation included relics of that era — a sword, a pistol, and a rifle that was loaded and fired by both Austin and Andrew.

Dressed in full Civil War garb, the Cravers also brought with them items that a typical Civil War soldier might have carried in his haversack (backpack): a “housewife” (a sewing kit), military handbook, Christian tract, playing cards, bed cap, eating utensils and a supply of hardtack (hard biscuits).

Whenever the Cravers share with groups of various ages or are involved in Civil War reenactments, they typically represent two particular regiments: the Federal Army’s 83rd Pennsylvania Regiment and the Confederate States Army’s 24th Virginia Regiment. They’re part of the approximately 50,000 Civil War reenactors from nearly every state in the USA, as well as from other countries, including England and Belgium.

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