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Historic Blue Ridge

Horn in the West

Horn in the West is the nation's oldest Revolutionary War drama and is performed in one of the most beautiful outdoor theaters in the country in Boone, North Carolina.

Horn in the West pays tribute to the courage and determination of the early immigrant settlers who came to the Blue Ridge Mountains seeking freedom and escape from British tyranny, and the story tells of the lives of these hearty mountain people during the turbulent years of the War for Independence. The most famous character portrayed in the drama is Daniel Boone, for whom the town is named.

Horn in the West is performed in the 2,500-seat Daniel Boone Theater, which has been described as the best outdoor theater in the East. Students from the North Carolina State University School of Design sculpted the theater out of rugged terrain, creating a special performance venue to both fit the staging directions of the drama and blend in with the mountain landscape.

Over 1.4 million people have seen Horn in the West since it opened in 1952. The script was written by Dr. Kermit Hunter, who also authored the original Cherokee drama Unto These Hills and 40 other historical productions.

The grounds of Horn in the West are home to other attractions and events as well, including the Hickory Ridge Homestead Museum, Daniel Boone Native Gardens, Powderhorn Theater, Southern Appalachian Historical Association and Halloween Civil War reenactments. The Watauga County Farmers Market is held there every Saturday between May and November, and on Wednesdays as well from mid-June to mid-September.

Horn in the West Hours of Operation
Performances of Horn in the West run in the evenings from mid-June through mid-August with a start time of 8 pm.

Horn in the West Admission Fee
Ticket prices are: $15 for adults; $13 for seniors & AAA members; $7.50 for children over 12; and $6.50 for children 12 & under. Discounted group rates are also available.
*Prices are subject to change without notice & from what is listed on this website.

Location
The grounds of Horn in the West are located on Horn Avenue, just off NC 105 in downtown Boone, North Carolina.

Horn in the West
PO Box 295
Boone, NC 28607
828-264-2120
www.horninthewest.com