“Tales of Tryon” Videos
An online archive of the Tales of Tryon events of the past, provided below in video format for your viewing.
Tales of Tryon, Panel Discussion: The Vining’s grandsons, John and Jim Vining, with Hub Arledge and Garland Goodwin; and Michael McCue, as moderator. | 02/29/2024
“That Remarkable Couple: Gladys and Seth Vining, Founders of the World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper”
Discusssion focuses on the formation of the “Tryon Daily Bulletin” newspaper.
Tales of Tryon, Speaker: Bruce Johnson | 10/16/23
“Tryon Toy Makers & Wood-Carvers”
Bruce Johnson, author of "Biltmore Industries and the Tryon Toy-Makers and Wood-Carvers", describes the lives and works of woodcarvers, Eleanor Vance and Charlotte Yale.
Tales of Tryon, Speaker: Dean Trakas | 9/29/23
“Tryon Architects & Architecture”, Part 3
Tales of Tryon, Speaker: Dr. Warren Carson | 6/15/23
“Walk on the Eastside”
Dr. Warren J. Carson, retired professor of English and African American Studies at the University of South Carolina Upstate.
THM Volunteer Appreciation Gathering, Speaker: Michael McCue | 2/20/23
“EarlyTryon Vineyards; and, Tryon Toy Makers and Carvers”
Tales of Tryon, Speaker: Steven Nash, with Followup Commentary by Michael McCue | 2/22/23
“Reconstruction’s Ragged Edge”
Tales of Tryon, Speaker: Dean Trakas | 11/16/2022
“Tryon Architects & Architecture” Part 2
Tales of Tryon, Speaker: Dr. Milton Ready | 8/25/22
“Governor of North Carolina, William Tryon’s Infuence on the Town and the First Settlers of Tryon”
Dr. Milton Ready, author and Emeritus Professor of History from University of North Carolina, Asheville.
Tales of Tryon, Speakers: Hub Arledge and Bill McCall | 6/30/22
“Boyhood Memories of 1950’s Tryon”
Tales of Tryon, Speakers: Gerald Pack and Libbie Johnson | 3/31/22
“Tryon’s Equestrian Heritage”
Tales of Tryon, Speaker: Garland Goodwin | 11/18/21
“Garland Goodwin Remembers”
Garland Goodwin, a native of Tryon, shares personal memories of three prominent Tryon citizens: Seth Vining Sr., founder of the Tryon Daily Bulletin and the Polk County Historical Association; Clement Stevens, Mayor of Tryon during the 1940's; and Muriel Mazzanovich, Nina Simone's piano teacher.
Tales of Tryon, Speaker: Susan Story Speight | 10/21/21
“White Oak Mountain”
Susan Story Speight a local author and historian, is known for her recent book entitled “White Oak Mountain”.
Tales of Tryon, Spealer: Dean Trakas | 8/19/21
“Tryon Architects & Architecture” Part 1
Tales of Tryon, Speaker: Trinah Falgout | 7/15/21
“Ghost Walks”
Tales of Tryon, Speaker: Alan Leonard | 9/18/19
“Tryon Theater Murder Mystery”
