The 150 Project

The 150 Project The 150 Project is a collaborative aimed to celebrate the 150th Anniversary for the Town of Old Fort

07/18/2025

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2023 has been an interesting year for our community! In 2023, the Town of Old Fort celebrated it's Sesquicentennial (150...
12/28/2023

2023 has been an interesting year for our community! In 2023, the Town of Old Fort celebrated it's Sesquicentennial (150 years), and The 150 Project helped Old Fort Residents and businesses to celebrate the town's long, impactful history in the Blue Ridge Mountains through their initiative.

During the year 2023, the town of Old Fort celebrated its 150th anniversary while also welcoming a new business association and theatrical group. New businesses such as a mobile pizzeria

11/13/2023

Scott Allison stopped by to share the detailed history of Allison's in Western North Carolina and the Appalachian region.

Photos from our   Sesquicentennial Celebration! Big thanks to Randal of AVLDroneWorks for donating his time, creative ef...
11/08/2023

Photos from our Sesquicentennial Celebration! Big thanks to Randal of AVLDroneWorks for donating his time, creative effort and energy towards capturing this historic finale celebration!

Just a few of our amazing volunteers tonight! If we didn’t get you, that’s okay, more photos coming soon! The amount of ...
10/29/2023

Just a few of our amazing volunteers tonight! If we didn’t get you, that’s okay, more photos coming soon! The amount of hustle and fun tonight was incredible, thank you everybody!

Beautiful scenery and beautiful decorations set against the lovely ! Perfect way to   and it’s Sesquicentennial finale!
10/29/2023

Beautiful scenery and beautiful decorations set against the lovely ! Perfect way to and it’s Sesquicentennial finale!

Opening the Sesquicentennial Celebration!
10/29/2023

Opening the Sesquicentennial Celebration!

10/29/2023

Remember folks, tonight’s event is casual, so come as you are but make sure you bring your check-in (phone or printed ticket works)!

As the Sesquicentennial comes to a close, we’re helping to create a lasting legacy here in Old Fort, NC. To help   throu...
10/29/2023

As the Sesquicentennial comes to a close, we’re helping to create a lasting legacy here in Old Fort, NC. To help through the next 150 years, Project Manager Cathy Moore, pictured here, donates 1/3 of the project funds to park improvements for Andrews Geyser!

Genealogist and Family History Researcher Scott Allison came in and shared the history of the Allison Family in McDowell...
10/26/2023

Genealogist and Family History Researcher Scott Allison came in and shared the history of the Allison Family in McDowell County, and how the Allison name became such a prevalent and well known name in our foothills!

Thanks McDowell News | mcdowellnews.com for the announcement!
10/26/2023

Thanks McDowell News | mcdowellnews.com for the announcement!

The 150 Project recently announced their monthly historic talk for October and will host Professor Jennifer Gates-Foster as the final Historic Talks speaker on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.

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