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The Great Raleigh Acorn

1/12/2018 | 6m 53sVideo has Closed Captions

Meet the man behind Raleigh's New Year's Eve tradition - the acorn drop.

The Acorn, located at Raleigh City Plaza, has become a lasting tribute to the City of Oaks since being constructed for the Bicentennial in 1992. Meet the craftsman and follow the acorn's memorable journey as the copper and metal icon is prepped for another New Year's Eve.

01/12/2018

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PBS NC Arts is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

PBS NC Arts

The Great Raleigh Acorn

1/12/2018 | 6m 53sVideo has Closed Captions

The Acorn, located at Raleigh City Plaza, has become a lasting tribute to the City of Oaks since being constructed for the Bicentennial in 1992. Meet the craftsman and follow the acorn's memorable journey as the copper and metal icon is prepped for another New Year's Eve.

01/12/2018

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