An exclusive event to honor two of Haywood County’s most outstanding artists and historians. There will be a full day of activities, along with the award presentation at the resort to celebrate their work. The event will culminate with dinner at J. Arthurs on Saturday night, where the lives of both nationally known artists will be celebrated with guests and family members.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS –SATURDAY, JULY 31
1:00 PM: Welcome and introduction by Bob Plott and Mel Hankla
1:30 PM: William Ritter concert playing traditional 18 th century ballads and
hunting tunes, some of them on a fiddle made by Earl Lanning.
2:30 PM: Handcrafted still made by Charles Miller and talk by Charles about the
still, as well some of his other classic work.
3:15 PM: Display of frontier dress and accoutrements and talk by Mel Hankla
4:00 PM: Display of classic guns and sculptures made by Earl Lanning, discussion
of his work by Earl Lanning –moderated by Mel or Bob
5:00 PM: Presentation of the MSMHS First Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards
to Charles and Earl, with special comments by the House brothers, Mel, Bob and
others
6:00 PM: Book signing by Mel Hankla and Bob Plott
8:00 PM: Dinner party at J. Arthur’s Steakhouse, space is limited, reservations
required and family members get first preference.
10:30 PM: EVENT ENDS