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06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

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While fans of Andy Griffith know he was a man of many talents — singer, actor, musician, writer and director — few knew he also was a time traveler.

06/05/2026

Remembering ace writer Harvey Bullock ("Opie the Birdman," "Mr. McBeevee," "The Pickle Story" and many more), born on this date in 1921. Seen here with friend Howard Morris at Mayberry Days in 2002.

06/04/2026

PROFESSOR BROWER'S LECTURE SERIES

Professor Brower's lecture is included with admission on the day of the lecture. It is held in the Andy Griffith Museum Theatre located below the museum.

⭐ Saturday, June 20, 2026, "Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee"
⭐Saturday, July 25, 2026, "Aunt Bee’s Medicine Man"
⭐Saturday, August 15, 2026, "Aunt Bee’s Romance"

Lectures start at 2:00 p.m. with general admission seating.

The Surry Arts Council would like to thank Neal Brower for his continued summer lecture series at the Andy Griffith Museum. Don't miss his annual lecture at the Historic Earle Theatre on Saturday afternoon during Mayberry Days®. Details and tickets are available at www.mayberrydays.com.

06/03/2026

Andy Griffith at the TV Land Andy and Opie Statue in Mount Airy, NC (2004) Photograph courtesy of Hobart Jones


⭐Andy was born on June 1, 1926, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and grew up in a small house on Haymore Street.
⭐Andy originally planned to become a Moravian preacher before discovering his love for music and theater.
⭐Andy graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in music.
⭐Andy Griffith became famous for his comedy monologue “What It Was, Was Football.”
⭐Before becoming Sheriff Andy Taylor, Andy was on Broadway, and in movies.
⭐He won a Grammy in 1997! Best Southern Gospel, Country Gospel Or Bluegrass Gospel Album, "I Love To Tell The Story - 25 Timeless Hymns"
⭐North Carolina is home to two TV Land Andy and Opie Statues. The other statue is in Raleigh.
⭐The Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy houses the world’s largest collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia.

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06/03/2026

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Happy Heavenly Birthday Andy ❤️

06/03/2026

Enjoy some pics from our Andy Griffith 100th birthday celebration on Monday, June 1st.

06/02/2026

2026 Mayberry Days® September 21-27, 2026
Make plans to join us for all the Mayberry fun!
https://www.surryarts.org/mayberrydays/

06/02/2026

We're getting a head start on Mayberry Days® and celebrating early with our 2026 Mayberry Days® T-shirts! Choose from long-sleeve or short-sleeve styles and show your Mayberry spirit all year long.

⭐Long-sleeve: $35
⭐Short-sleeve: $27
Call (336) 786-7998 to order. Shipping $25

Mayberry Days® September 21-27, 2026
Celebrate Mayberry in Mount Airy, NC!
🔗https://www.surryarts.org/mayberrydays/

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