Unto These Hills

With JoLynn down in Louisiana for the week, Brent and the girls headed over to Cherokee, NC on Saturday.  The girls had never been to the outdoor drama of Unto These Hills, so that was to be remedied.  The drama tells the story of the Cherokee Nation, with the main focus on the trail of tears to Oklahoma.  Also included was a trip to the Jarrett House in Dillsboro, NC for dinner.

The trip started off in the rain but stopped after we reached Cherokee.  The top on the convertible was lowered and off we headed to Dillsboro.  The night was clear and cool but just towards the end of the play, we got a few sprinkles of rain.  Heading back across the park to the Ridge, the Smoky Mountains lived up to their name.

Just outside of Cherokee, we stopped at the Mingus Mill in the park.  To say it was raining was an understatement.

Another view of Mingus Mill.

Near the beginning of the water flume.

Driving up to the Jarrett House.

Jessica and Jennifer in front of the Jarrett House.

The main entree's we ordered today were catfish, fired chicken and chicken & dumplings.  The meal is served family style so we had numerous sides.

After arriving at the venue, we have to find our seats.

Well we found our seats.

The drama started in the twilight at 8:00 pm.

and the drama ends in darkness around 10:00 pm.  This scene is the Eagle Dance.