The Ava Gardner Festival was a huge success this past October, with over a thousand visitors attending the full weekend of events celebrating Ava’s 100th year. Fans and collectors traveled to…
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If you were at all like us, during the COVID shutdown, you decided it was a perfect time to enjoy more of the great outdoors. Just imagining a long stroll, a quest for unique wildlife, or a peaceful…
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Ava Gardner Museum Looks Ahead to Festival & 100th The Ava Gardner Museum staff and board of directors are in a state of excitement as we celebrate Ava’s centennial birthday this year and next. Our…
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The Museum is kicking off Ava’s Centennial year with the Ava Gardner Festival, October 7-9. This southern starlet will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Christmas Eve of 2022 and the museum plans…
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In Review: 2021 Highlights & 2022 Updates The Ava Gardner Museum Staff and Board of Directors wish you all a Happy New Year! As we take time to reflect on the year that was, we want to share with you…
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A Johnston County Christmas tradition will return for 2021. After being closed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Meadow Lights will open for this year’s Christmas season Nov. 19. The light…
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A Perfect Day for Strawberry Picking at Smith’s Nursery Thank you to JaMeka Ramnath for sharing with us her family's recent visit to Smith's in Benson; we hope you enjoy this guest blog. Be sure to…
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The Ava Gardner Museum flooded in January, which affected almost half of the museum. Left with standing water in the front reception/gift shop area, the theatre, and all along the gallery wall and…
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The weather will soon be warming, many are choosing to be vaccinated, and the state of NC is easing restrictions on many of our tourism partners. As you think about fun, safe day trips or even…
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Any excuse is a good excuse to plan a fun and special night out with your partner or group of friends. Lucky for you, Johnston County offers a variety of culinary experiences and activities…
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