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All Things Appalachia – EXTRA! Plott Hound History

May 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

“Strike and Stay: The Story of the Plott Hound”
Thursday, May 7
* 12-1 pm * special time for this EXTRA! event
Rogow Room

Join award-winning author Bob Plott as he discusses the history of the Plott hound breed – the official state dog of North Carolina. Hear stories of not only the history of the breed, but the colorful family members and friends who helped perpetuate their legacy – and still do today.

It is a story that Bob Plott – a third great grandson of Plott family patriarch George Plott, who is credited with first bringing the dogs to America in about 1750 – is uniquely qualified to tell. Join Bob as he shares this history and funny and poignant stories of his family and their dogs.