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A Spot on the Hill

October 8 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until October 17, 2026

One event on October 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm

One event on October 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm

The McKinney Center is proud to present the 12th year of A Spot on the Hill, the original, research-based play all about the inhabitants of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Created by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, this edition of Jonesborough’s cemetery play features new characters. Stories include beloved music teacher Jess Patton Haworth, blacksmith and politician Archibald Mason, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths of Edward Riddick and John White. All this and much more. Guests should bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are not provided. Come and listen to real stories of real lives among real tombstones.

Performances for A Spot on the Hill will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17. Thursday evening shows have been added this year. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee performance on October 10 at the McKinney Center (103 Franklin Avenue) and a 2 p.m. matinee in the cemetery on October 17. At the outdoor matinee, there will be ASL interpretation provided by BridgesEAST. The indoor performance on October 10th is ADA accessible. Tickets are limited to 40 per show, and sell out fast, so make sure you buy yours today. Tickets are $12.

Audience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is a short walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Church lot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available at the church for guests who need it. This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In case of inclement weather, the show will be relocated to an indoor location. There are no public restrooms at the cemetery and coolers are not allowed inside the gates.

To purchase tickets, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at 423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online at jonesborough.com/tickets.

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About the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.

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