All Things Appalachia: Historic Inns of Lake Toxaway – Watch & Discuss

“Historic Inns of Lake Toxaway – Watch & Discuss”
with John Nichols III & Dan Johnson of the Historic Toxaway Foundation
Thursday, June 5
6-7:30 pm
Rogow Room

Join Historic Toxaway Foundation members John Nichols III & Dan Johnson as we view two short documentary films (about 30 minutes each) with discussion time after each.

Films to be shown:

1. The Toxaway Inn Era – about Lake Toxaway in the early 20^th century
2. The Greystone Inn: A Toxaway Living Legacy – about the home turned lodgings that Lucy Armstrong Moltz built on Lake Toxaway

About the Presenters:

John and Dan have combined their history knowledge and filmmaking know-how to capture these and many other stories in a visually appealing and engaging way.

John Nichols III

John Nichols was born in Lake Toxaway to the late Isabel and John Nichols, and is the grandson of Isabel and Reg Heinitsh Sr, Reg being one of the pioneer developers in this beautiful area. He is the founder of The Nichols Company, Inc. a commercial real estate firm in Charlotte, NC, and has over thirty years of experience in real estate development. John is currently renovating a number of historic buildings in Brevard and Lake Toxaway.

Dan Johnson

Filmmaker and media creative Dan Johnson travels the world telling compelling stories of the human experience. He is committed to using the motion picture medium to effectively inform, influence, and inspire viewers. He is the winner of 24 Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Southeast Region, including 3 Emmy Awards for Best Director and 3 Best Documentary Emmys, 3 Investigative Reporting Emmys, Youth Program Emmys, and Emmys for Writing, Photography, and Editing.

Historic Toxaway Foundation

The Historic Toxaway Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to Lake Toxaway area conservation, tourism, historic preservation, workforce housing, and education.