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History Alive: Minnie Pearl

December 4, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

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History Alive is a program of first-person portrayals of historical figures by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character. Sarah Colley was touring with a theater company when she created the down home character of Minnie Pearl to help promote performances. Her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry in 1940 was a success and eased fears that her satire of rural ways might not be appreciated by country audiences. People instead embraced Minnie and she became a legend in country entertainment.

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Date:
December 4, 2015
Time:
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Event Category:

Venue

Old Wolfe Inn
Old Wolfe Inn
Glenville, WV 26351-7093 United States
Phone
(304) 462-5620

Organizer

Brigid Ryan
Phone
(304) 462-5620
Email
brigid.ryan@clark.lib.wv.us