Show threadJoe Wynne πŸŒ»πŸš—β›°οΈMay 14, 2024

#NinaSimone Continued

I heard of the third destination from a manager of a diner where I ate breakfast. Would have missed it otherwise, and it turned out to be my favorite of the three.

After seeing it, I was feeling good.

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Show threadJoe Wynne πŸŒ»πŸš—β›°οΈMay 14, 2024

#NinaSimone Continued

Some additional pics from The Nina Simone Plaza before posting about the third destination.

πŸ“Έ Photo (from historical kiosk) of young Nina
πŸ“Έ Nina being given award by Sinead O'Connor
πŸ“Έ A quotation at the entrance to The Plaza

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Show threadJoe Wynne πŸŒ»πŸš—β›°οΈMay 10, 2024

#NinaSimone Continued

The second destination is a few minutes away: the house she grew up in being restored.

🎢 In 2023, Venus Williams joined an existing group to secure funds for the needed work:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/venus-williams-nina-simone-childhood-home-180981832/

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Venus Williams Is Joining a New Push to Restore Nina Simone's Childhood Home

The singer-songwriter learned to play the piano in the 650-square-foot house

Smithsonian Magazine
Joe Wynne πŸŒ»πŸš—β›°οΈMay 9, 2024

On a road trip last week, I went out of my way to stop in Tryon, a small town in SW North Carolina.

Why?
Had to check out the childhood home of #NinaSimone!

🎢 I knew the town has two major "attractions" that are worth seeing. But I learned about a third. All were engaging, making this side trip a highlight.

🎢 First, there is The Nina Simon Plaza, with a bronze likeness of her. More info and what is hidden inside in alt text.

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