135th Old Folks Day Shaped-Note Singing

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135th Old Folks Day Shaped-Note Singing

September 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Christian Harmony Shaped Note Singing

135th Old Folks Day at Morning Star United Methodist Church

2535 Dutch Cove Road, Canton NC 28716

This is the oldest Christian Harmony singing in the United States to sing both the shapes and the lyrics from William Walker’s Christian Harmony songbook.

Come for the day or join in the afternoon’s activities.

Worship Service: 11 AM
Dinner on the Grounds: noon
Singing in the afternoon, about 1:30 PM

Shaped-Note Singing 1:30-4:00 pm from the Christian Harmony Songbook: Carolina book’, 1873 facsimile, 2015 Folk Heritage reprint)

Loaner books will be available as well as books for sale.

Details

Date:
September 14, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Music Style:
Event Type:
Singing Session
  • Family Friendly
  • Picnic Space

Venue

Morning Star United Methodist Church, Canton, NC
2535 Dutch Cove Road
Canton, NC 28716 United States
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Phone:
(828) 648-2297

Other

Phone
(740) 274-1146
Email
jjolley09@gmail.com

Details

Date:
September 14, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Music Style:
Event Type:
Singing Session
  • Family Friendly
  • Picnic Space

Venue

Morning Star United Methodist Church, Canton, NC
2535 Dutch Cove Road
Canton, NC 28716 United States
+ Google Map
Phone:
(828) 648-2297

Other

Phone
(740) 274-1146
Email
jjolley09@gmail.com