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TRYON—On Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17, the Tryon History Museum will celebrate its 10th anniversary. This celebration was originally scheduled for the weekend after Helene hit. 

While some of the planned weekend activities could not be rescheduled, the free-to-the-public films that were part of those festivities have new showtimes at the Tryon Theatre. The films, “National Velvet” (Brown 1944) and “Sherlock Holmes” (1916), are both historical and thematically tied to the Town of Tryon.

“National Velvet” is a nod to Tryon’s long-standing history of equestrian pursuits, and “Sherlock Holmes” is a nod to Tryon’s own residents. 

The famed turn of the century actor and playwright William Gillette made a home in Tryon during his life, with the community of Gillette Woods still bearing his name. Before arriving in Tryon, Gillette adapted and starred in the first film portrayal of the beloved literary detective. Gillette’s additions of a deerstalker cap and calabash pipe are inseparable elements of the character’s iconic image. This film is also praised as one of the most modern and complex of the silent era. 

The Tryon Theatre will host these films for the Tryon History Museum, showing “National Velvet” on Saturday, November 16 at 2:30 p.m., and “Sherlock Holmes” on Sunday, November 17 at 7 p.m. Both are free to the public. 

Community members can visit tryontheatre.com to register for the free tickets. Seating is limited, so if interested, make sure to secure a ticket.