Behind the scenes at Barter Theatre with WLOS ABC 13
Road Trippin' with WLOS goes behind the scenes at the iconic Barter Theatre, one of the oldest theatres in the United States.
EVERYWHERE USA 1960s TRAVELOGUE FILM CAPE COD / CAMPTOWN RACES / ABINGDON BARTER THEATER 68274
This late 1960s color travelogue film provides highlights of footage cut from other films in this series. It is narrated by Jack Douglas as part of the America! Television series. A clam bake in Cape Cod is sponsored by the Bass River Rod & Gun Club. Being prepared in baskets are clams, corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, hot dogs, and sausages. Stones are heated in a fire and covered with wet seaweed. The metal food baskets are placed on top and covered with a sheet. The lobsters are placed on that and covered with a wet canvas to keep the steam in. The sheet is pulled back to reveal cooked lobsters (1:29-3:27). The Christopher Ryder House is shown in Chatham. A hobo banjo band performs for diners (3:28-4:42). The Camptown Races in Ashland, Virginia have horse racing, clowns passing out balloons, and people relaxing on the lawn. An open picnic basket lid displays plates and real cutlery. On display is an operating steam engine. People lounge under large umbrellas or wear colorful headgear to block the sun. A bag of silver dollars is suspended above the finish line of the mule race (4:43-6:39). Old Fort Monroe imprisoned Jefferson Davis following President Lincoln’s assassination (6:40-7:33). The Abingdon Barter Theatre yearly rewards a Virginia ham, platter, and an acre of mountain land. Winners include Gregory Peck and Ernest Borgnine (7:34-9:14). The Leska Bros. Circus display is part of the Harry Hertsberg Circus Museum in San Antonio. A mechanical clown greets visitors. Displays include circus wagons, handbills, and Tom Thumb’s carriage (9:15-10:19). An Eastern diamondback rattlesnake shakes its rattle at Ross Allen’s Reptile Institute. A rattler is agitated and strikes and breaks a balloon (10:20-11:15). The Petrified Forest National Park has large petrified trees and a display of polished petrified tree cutaways. A couple walks on the Agate Bridge. Petroglyphs are on Newspaper Rock (11:16-13:57). Conquistadors built the San Xavier Mission. A cat and a mouse are carved into the stone façade (14:01-15:12). Shown are photos of Frank Lloyd Wright, inside and outside views of Taliesin West, Mrs. Wright, and architecture students in action (15:13-17:37). The Chapel of the Holy Cross is at Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona, Arizona (17:38-18:12). The Great Masterpiece in Lake Wales was an enormous mosaic of Da Vinci’s “Last Supper” painting (smuggled out of Europe to avoid Nazis but no longer in existence) (18:13-19:07). “The Lord’s Supper” can still be found in life-size wax figures at the Christian Art Museum in Fort Worth (19:08-20:02). The American Wax Museum life-size re-enactments include Indians and William Penn, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, Washington crossing the Delaware, and Betsy Ross sewing an American flag. Also shown are John James Audubon, Edgar Allen Poe, and Walt Whitman (20:03-21:13). Sculptures shown at the Rodin Museum are the Monument to Balzac statue, Meditation, The hand from the Tomb, The Cathedral, and The Kiss (21:14-22:24). Photos, carbines, ammunition belts, and Indian weapons are displayed at the Custer Battlefield Visitor’s Center (22:25-23:32).
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Driving around Abingdon, Virginia
Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, United States, 133 miles (214 km) southwest of Roanoke. The population was 8,191 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Washington County. The town encompasses several historically significant sites and features a fine arts and crafts scene centered on the galleries and museums along Main Street.
Martha Washington College, a school for women, operated in Abingdon from 1860 to 1932 in a former private residence. Since 1935 the building has been occupied and operated as a hotel, the Martha Washington Inn. The Barter Theatre, the state theatre of Virginia, was opened in Abingdon in 1933 during the Great Depression.
Arts, Culture, Heritage- Abingdon, VA
A video about Abingdon, VA as a center for arts, culture and heritage in SWVA. Visit visitabingdonvirginia.com for more information. Remember that It's Always Play Time in Abingdon.
Phantom flight over Martha Hotel and Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA
Short Flight over Abingdon, VA
Holiday Inn Express Hotels Abingdon Video : Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Holiday Inn Express Hotels Abingdon Video : Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Stay Your Way at Our Pet-Friendly Abingdon HotelNestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, just under 17 miles from the Tennessee border, Abingdon is a quaint town bursting with history and culture. The Holiday Inn Express® Abingdon hotel is located at exit 19 on Interstate 81 and is easily accessible to everything in the area.Founded in 1778, the town of Abingdon is a Virginia Historical Landmark and a great place to stroll down brick sidewalks or bike the beautiful, 17-mile Virginia Creeper Trail. You'll also find Barter Theatre, Moonlite Drive-In Theater and several arts and crafts galleries. And if you're a NASCAR fan, our hotel is near Bristol, TN, home of Bristol Motor Speedway. You can also explore the beautiful Bristol Caverns, full of colorful stalactites and stalagmites.If business brings you to town, the Holiday Inn Express® Abingdon hotel has a 24-hour business center equipped with fax, copier, PC and printer, so you can take care of any last minute work. Free high-speed, wireless Internet access is also available in every room.Our Abingdon hotel's great amenities are ready for you to enjoy. We have an outdoor pool, self-laundry facilities and a free hot breakfast bar every morning, complete with eggs, biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls and 100% Arabica bean coffee. Our guests also enjoy privileges at a neighboring gym for free. We're confident you'll enjoy your stay at our hotel near Bristol.
Check-in from 15:00 , check-out prior to 11:00
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Hotel adress: 940 E Main Street, Abingdon, United States
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Hampton Inn Abingdon Video : Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Hampton Inn Abingdon Video : Abingdon, Virginia, United States
bring out your artistic side...welcome to the Hampton Inn Abingdon.First Lady of the United States Lady Bird Johnson brought a potted plant for her ticket to a performance at Abingdon's Barter Theatre. Sure, it was a smidge unusual. But that's the area around our Hampton Inn® hotel in Abingdon. We celebrate the unique and different. We have a gorgeous and historic downtown. You'll find excellent shopping and dining here. And the nature around our hotel in Abingdon is simply stunning - from gorgeous parks to biking and hiking trails. Yet it's our arts community that really sets us apart. Come see craftspeople at work. Catch an art show, or drop in one of our galleries. It's all here, much of it within walking distance of our hotel. So come visit the Hampton Inn hotel in Abingdon, and bring out your artistic side.services & amenitiesHere at the Hampton Inn Abingdon, we're passionate about taking good care of you. That's why we offer a broad range of services and amenities to make your stay exceptional. Whether you're planning a corporate meeting or need accommodations for a family reunion or your child's sporting group, we're delighted to offer you easy planning and booking tools to make the process quick and organized. * Meetings & Events * Local restaurant guide
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Hotel adress: 340 Commerce Drive, Abingdon, United States
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Super 8 Abingdon Video : Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Super 8 Abingdon Video : Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Welcome to the Super 8 of Historic Abingdon, VA. Located just off I-81, Exit 17, we invite you to come and enjoy all that Abingdon has to offer, from wonderful arts and crafts to the world renowned Barter Theatre, hiking trails and gourmet restaurants. This Abingdon Super 8 is nicely appointed with all new rooms featuring one King bed or two Queen beds. All rooms include Microwaves and Refrigerators, High Speed Wireless Internet, In-Room Coffee makers and much more. To make your travels a little more convenient, we offer a Free SuperStart Breakfast with additional Hot Items from 6am to 9am every morning. Be sure to ask about our Barter Theatre Package.
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Hotel adress: 298 Towne Centre Drive, Abingdon, United States
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Barter Theatre
Barter Theatre In Abingdon, VA.
By 1931, the Great Depression had weathered the countrys entertainment industry, and unemployed actors were headed for the soup lines. Meanwhile, rural farmers in Southwest Virginia needed nourishment for their minds and souls. Thats when Robert Porterfield created the Barter Theatre—where patrons could barter extra food for a ticket to the show. The unique playhouse would eventually become the State Theatre of Virginia and launch the careers of many Hollywood icons. Today, Barter Theatre and Barter Stage II entertain audiences of all ages with dramas, comedies, and classics throughout the year.
David and Mason Via in Abingdon, VA January 6, 2017
David and Mason Via opening for A.J. Croce at Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA January 6, 2017. David and Mason agreed to do a sneak peek for us in the lobby of Barter Theatre just before their show. Part of January Jams, presented by Abingdon Music Experience.
John Douglas Wayside - Abingdon Virginia
John Douglas Wayside
Ricky Skaggs talks to Rick Dollar at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon Virginia
Ricky Skaggs visited Barter Theatre in Abingdon Virginia and took a few minutes to discuss his new book Kentucky Traveler and his bluegrass career with Rick Dollar.
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Parson Cummings Cabin in Abingdon, Virginia: Pre-Revolutionary War!
Although today it is not sitting at its original location, the Parson Cummings Cabin is preserved and remains intact right in downtown Abingdon, Virginia. The cabin is pre-revolutionary war era and was one of the earliest structures in the area. A monument on the site mentions the names of local residents who served in the Revolutionary War. The cabin sits in front of the historic Sinking Springs Cemetery, where many local revolutionary war and civil war veterans are buried.
Beautiful downtown Abingdon, VA
Barter Theatre sits directly across the street from the 4-star Martha Washington Inn & Spa in downtown Abingdon, VA. For the perfect romantic getaway, combine dinner + a show + a stay at this elegant historic hotel.
SB21: History of Abingdon, VA and the Virginia Creeper Trail with Amanda of Visit Abingdon.
We had a fun day hanging out with Amanda of the Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau. Please excuse the faux paw around :38. Sorry, Amanda, we only do one take!
A Legacy of Love and Laughter: Robert Porterfield's Barter Theatre
Mia Lazar, a rising eighth grader at the New School in Blacksburg Virginia, won first place at the National Level of the 2015 National History Day competition for this video. It describes Robert Porterfield's amazing achievement in Abingdon Virginia of founding the Barter Theatre. The theater supported hungry actors during the Great Depression by allowing audiences to barter food for theater. Today, the Barter Theatre continues to be a world-class theater that is a vibrant part of historic Abingdon's culture.
One of the highlights in this video is Mia's interview of Broadway star and Tony-award winning actress, Elizabeth Wilson (of The Graduate, Addams Family and 30+ other films). This might have been the last interview of Ms. Wilson, who died in May 2015 at age 94.
Comfort Suites Abingdon - Abingdon Hotels, Virginia
Comfort Suites Abingdon 3 Stars Hotel in Abingdon, Virginia Within US Travel DirectoryComfort Suites, an Abingdon hotel near the Barter TheatreThe Comfort Suites hotel is located just a few km from many local attractions and businesses, including the Barter Theatre, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol Dragway, Emory & enry College and Alpha Natural Resources.
This Abingdon, VA hotel is less than five miles from the Abingdon Cinemall, home to 12 movie theatres, an indoor miniature golf course and a large arcade.
The Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail provides miles of paths for hiking, biking, jogging, horseback riding and cross-country skiing.
South Holston Lake provides more than 7,500 acres for fishing, boating and swimming.
During the month of September, folks of all ages will enjoy spending a day at the fun-filled Washington County Fair, offering arts and crafts, livestock shows, a chili cook-off, carnival rides and much more.
The second weekend in November plays host to the season's premier shopping event, Mistletoe Market holiday gift mart, featuring dozens of retail merchants from across the Southeast.
Abingdon's historic district features buildings dating from the 1700s and offers dozens of specialty shops and galleries.
A wide variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges can be found in the surrounding area.
Guests of this Abingdon, VA hotel will enjoy superior amenities like free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, free local calls, indoor heated pool and hot tub, exercise roomEnjoy our free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors.
If you're leaving early, a Your Suite Success Grab & Go bag is available for the two hours prior to breakfast.
Business travelers will appreciate additional conveniences like the hotel's business center.
All rooms come equipped with hair dryers, coffee makers, microwaves, refrigerators, irons, ironing boards, two telephones and spacious work desks.
Keep your electronic devices charged with the recharge device including AC and USB outlets provided in all guest rooms.
Some rooms feature fireplaces and whirlpool bathtubs.
On-site laundry facilities are available for guest convenience.
Ample parking is provided for cars and buses, and limited truck parking is available.
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Comfort Suites Abingdon in Abingdon VA
Reservations: . . .. .. ... . . . . . . .. .. .. Comfort Suites Abingdon 1093 Ole Berry Drive Abingdon VA 24210 Comfort Suites, an Abingdon hotel near the Barter Theatre The Comfort Suites hotel is located just a few miles from many local attractions and businesses, including the Barter Theatre, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol Dragway, Emory & Henry College and Alpha Natural Resources. This Abingdon, VA hotel is less than five miles from the Abingdon Cinemall, home to 12 movie theatres, an indoor miniature golf course and a large arcade. The Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail provides miles of paths for hiking, biking, jogging, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. South Holston Lake provides more than 7,500 acres for fishing, boating and swimming. During the month of September, folks of all ages will enjoy spending a day at the fun-filled Washington County Fair, offering arts and crafts, livestock shows, a chili cook-off, carnival rides and much more. The second weekend in November plays host to the season's premier shopping event, Mistletoe Market holiday gift mart, featuring dozens of retail merchants from across the Southeast. Abingdon's historic district features buildings dating from the 1700s and offers dozens of specialty shops and galleries. A wide variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges can be found in the surrounding area. Guests of this Abingdon, VA hotel will enjoy superior amenities like free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, free local calls, indoor heated pool and hot tub, exercise room Enjoy our free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors. If you're leaving early, a Your Suite Success Grab & Go bag is available for the two hours prior to breakfast. Business travelers will appreciate additional conveniences like the hotel's business center. All rooms come equipped with hair dryers, coffee makers, microwaves, refrigerators, irons, ironing boards, two telephones and spacious work desks. Keep your electronic devices charged with the recharge device including AC and USB outlets provided in all guest rooms. Some rooms feature fireplaces and whirlpool bathtubs. On-site laundry facilities are available for guest convenience. Ample parking is provided for cars and buses, and limited truck parking is available.
Abingdon: one of the most romantic towns in Virginia
Abingdon is one of the most romantic small towns in Virginia. Sample all that Abingdon has to offer with a romantic mountain getaway:
Stay at The Martha Washington Inn & Spa, or one of Abingdon's other unique lodging properties. Take in a show at Barter Theatre, the State Theatre of Virginia. Meet artists working in their studios at The Arts Depot. Sit next to the fireplace and enjoy fine dining at The Tavern, a restaurant constructed in 1779.