GRANVILLE GOLD MOCK TOBACCO AUCTION, OXFORD TOBACCO RESEARCH STATION, OXFORD, NC - SEPTEMBER 27 2-6P

OXFORD, N.C. - On Sunday, September 27, the Granville County Historical Society and Museum will present "Granville Gold: Mock Tobacco Auction," an immersive farm heritage and history event at the historic Oxford Tobacco Research Station. Featuring live hourly mock tobacco auctions, distinguished agricultural speakers, and community exhibits, the event celebrates the rich leaf heritage that built Granville County.

- WHAT: Granville Gold: Mock Tobacco Auction - A community farm heritage celebration featuring live hourly mock tobacco auctions, historical exhibits, distinguished agricultural speakers, food trucks, and local vendor tents. Though admission is free, this is a fund-raiser for the Granville County Historical Society and Museum, with opportunities for purchases and donations.

- WHEN: Sunday, September 27th, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Hourly mock tobacco auctions begin at 3:00, 4:00 and 5:00 PM
- WHERE: Oxford Tobacco Research Station
300 Providence Rd., Oxford, NC 27565
(Abundant parking on grass fields; designated handicap spaces in the main OTRS parking lot)
- WHO:
- Featured Speakers:
- Steve Troxler, N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Billy Yeargin, Renowned Tobacco Historian and Author
- Mark Pace, Master of Ceremonies
- Organized by: Granville County Historical Society and Museum

- Media and Audio Partner: Next Door Radio (broadcasting music and capturing live oral histories)
- Exhibits and Attractions: Granville County Historical Society exhibit inside the pack house, outdoor community and business vendor tents, and local food trucks.


Category: Community | History