The McKinney Center is proud to present the 12th year of A Spot on the Hill, the original, research-based play all about the inhabitants of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Created by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, this edition of Jonesborough’s cemetery play features new characters. Stories include beloved music teacher Jess Patton Haworth, blacksmith and politician Archibald Mason, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths of Edward Riddick and John White. All this and much more. Guests should bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are not provided. Come and listen to real stories of real lives among real tombstones.

Performances for A Spot on the Hill will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, and 17th. Thursday evening shows have been added this year. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October 10th at the McKinney Center (103 Franklin Avenue) and a 2:00 pm matinee in the cemetery on October 17th. At the outdoor matinee, there will be ASL interpretation provided by BridgesEAST. The indoor performance on October 10th is ADA accessible. Tickets are limited to 40 per show, and sell out fast, so make sure you buy yours today. Tickets are $12.00.

Audience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is a short walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Church lot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available at the church for guests who need it. This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In case of inclement weather, the show will be relocated to an indoor location. There are no public restrooms at the cemetery and coolers are not allowed inside the gates.