Agricultural Heritage

Polk County History Museum

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The History Museum of Burke County

The History Museum of Burke County is dedicated to preserving and displaying our heritage for both current and future generations. Located in Downtown Morganton, North Carolina, the History Museum of Burke County features special exhibits and events year round

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Polk County History Museum

The Polk County History Museum in Columbus, NC, comprises a fine collection of historic artifacts that tell the story of Polk County, including an early 1800's stage coach, antique farm tools and implements, a school display, a home setting, a doctor's office, a beauty parlor and many pictures from the past. In addition, the museum's research desk can provide assistance with genealogical searches. The museum has a gift shop with variety of items including vintage postcards, Polk County History Book, Polk County Cemetery Census and more.

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The History Museum of Burke County

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Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

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Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, located in ithe small village of Blowing Rock, NC, works to promote and celebrate the visual arts, history, and rich heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Mountains and Magic Heritage Travel Series

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership is working with the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College to offer three outstanding heritage tours during its 2013 spring/summer.  Here's a quick peek at the line-up:

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Heritage Tours and Group Receptive Services

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership wants you to explore our beautiful region--the mountains and foothills of Western North Carolina.  We've got the experience and first-hand knowledge of the region to make your trip rewarding and memorable! 

 

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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.

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Carson House Tour Part Two

Dr. James Haney continus to tell of the fascinating history of the home of Irish immigrant John Carson.  The Carson House is located in Marion, NC.

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