Dance

Orchard at Altapass Saved by Carson Family

Master storyteller Bill Carson tells how his family saved a century-old apple orchard from development and turned it into a heritage attraction on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Mountain Heritage Classes Project

Old-Time Music Heritage Hall

Bailey Mountain Cloggers

Dixie Darlin' Cloggers

Bob Dalsemer

Bill Van Hoy

Willard and Ora Watson

Ora Watson

Willard and Ora Watson

Woodcarver, dancer, musician, storyteller and quilter

Watauga County, NC

Willard Watson and his wife Ora were among the extraordinary traditional artists in the Watson family of Watauga County, who were recognized with a 1994 North Carolina Heritage Award. Willard, a first cousin to famed guitarist Doc Watson, was widely known as a flatfoot dancer, storyteller, banjo player, and especially a woodcarver.

Blue Ridge Traditional Artist Directory

Learn more about the artists in our area.

Explore Blue Ridge Hertage

Do More for Less!

Learn about the wonderful hospitality of the region