Join Margaret Halliday and John Sandford for a simple recreation of their 1830 wedding reception in the very the couple celebrated their reception nearly 100 years ago: Heritage Square's Oval Ballroom!
View a historical display of fashion leading up to and following the 1830s and discover the unique story of the structures that surround u
Join Margaret Halliday and John Sandford for a simple recreation of their 1830 wedding reception in the very the couple celebrated their reception nearly 100 years ago: Heritage Square's Oval Ballroom!
View a historical display of fashion leading up to and following the 1830s and discover the unique story of the structures that surround us at Heritage Square; each telling a story of the past and contributing to the rich tapestry of our shared heritage.
This is more than just an opportunity to witness history—it's a chance to truly be a part of it.
The Oval Ballroom is now a freestanding room with octagonal architecture outside and a large (20-foot × 30-foot) oval interior highlighted by plaster cornices and pilasters. Originally, the ballroom was an add-on to the Halliday-Williams House in Fayetteville, North Carolina; the Halliday-Williams House was demolished in the mid-1950s. T
The Oval Ballroom is now a freestanding room with octagonal architecture outside and a large (20-foot × 30-foot) oval interior highlighted by plaster cornices and pilasters. Originally, the ballroom was an add-on to the Halliday-Williams House in Fayetteville, North Carolina; the Halliday-Williams House was demolished in the mid-1950s. The Oval Ballroom is an example of Regency architecture.
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Every participant received this specially crafted souvenir 12oz stemless wine glass depicting all three Heritage Square buildings, with the Oval Ballroom centered in the heart.
You can sip your lemonade or sweet tea from your glass following the presentation and your beverage of choice every day after that in remembrance!
Supported in part by
Maura Trice - PHOTOGRAPHER
Supported in part by
A mini grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville.
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