Tom Dula and the Valley

 

The Legend of Tom Dula

The legend of Tom Dula still fascinates Happy Valley residents and visitors from around the world. With a backdrop of music from Doc Watson, the Kingston Trio and Frank Proffitt, Jr, hear area residents Edith Carter (Whippoorwill Academy), singer-storyteller Bobby McMillon and Caldwell Heritage Museum director John Hawkins describe the Tom Dula legend that originated in Happy Valley.

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Listen to the story with the audio player below or download the mp3.

The North Carolina Arts Council is a division of the Department of Cultural Resources. Linda A. Carlisle, Secretary; Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor