[center][b]Warning - Shameless Plug[/b][/center]
If anyone is traveling in southwest Virginia, be sure to stop and see The Long Way Home in Radford, VA.
This is the story of Mary Draper Ingles, who, in 1755, was captured by the Shawnee indians and taken to Ohio. She escaped and walked back 855 miles in six weeks to the New River Valley.
Her story is presented in a FREE play performed at Radford High School, in Radford VA.
The play was previously performed outdoors as a much larger production, but had to be cancelled last year due to a devastating fire. A more modest production is being offered FREE this year in order to "give back" to a generous community and audiences past.
The original production will be re-staged when the set is rebuilt, hopefully next year.
The reason for this shameless plug is that my daughter is in it, and I am extraordinarily proud of her. I also wish to see the play survive this "rebuilding year" and come back better than ever next year.
The Long Way Home is a non-profit enterprise that barely scrapes by every year. This year they only wish your attendance as an encouragement to continue. Ars Gratia Artis.
Did I mention that it was FREE?
Thanks.