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North Carolina Longrifle Program
« on: April 13, 2022, 03:08:55 AM »
The Davidson County Genealogy Society and Davidson County Historical Museum have invited local historian and author C. Michael Briggs for a book signing and program on the Davidson Longrifle School. The event is scheduled for Monday, April 18th at the Davidson County Historical Museum at 2 South Main Street in Lexington, N.C. The book signing will begin at 6:30 PM and the program will start promptly at 7 P.M.

Briggs published a 314 page book in 2021 titled The Longrifle Makers of the Davidson School.
 




Briggs will have on display for the evening five of his eagle patchbox Davidson School longrifles. The Museum will have on display their longrifles signed by Henry Ledford and Andrew Long.
Admission is free to attend, but is recommended you call the Museum at (336) 242-2035 to reserve a seat.



Davidson Longrifle by Henry Ledford



Davidson Longrifle by Andrew Long
C. Michael Briggs