Education
Away From Home
Mountain Heritage Center Hunter Library, 176 Central Drive, WCU, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesBeginning in the 1870s, the US government attempted to educate and assimilate American Indians into “civilized” society by placing children—of all ages, from thousands of homes and hundreds of diverse […]
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian Presents: Disruption Exhibit
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United StatesThe Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) opens Disruption, an art intervention of the Museum’s permanent exhibition. Featuring works by 36 enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians […]
Natural Dyes – Eco-Printing Workshop
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesRare Bird Farm is offering it’s first workshop and we are making it free to the first 12 people who sign up! We will guide participants through the basics of […]
An Appalachian Folk Festival
The Allison-Deaver House 2753 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC, United StatesAn Appalachian Folk Festival will be held on October 8th, 10 am - 3 pm., at the Allison Deaver House in Pisgah Forest. Enjoy a tour of the oldest frame […]
Naturalist Niche: Fall Color Hike
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesFall color is one of the highlights of life in WNC. Toward the end of the season Hickory Nut Gorge comes alive with gorgeous shades of gold and red. Join […]
Naturalist Niche: Fall Ridge Hike
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesThe trails of Chimney Rock in the fall are amazing, but a guided hike off-the-beaten-path can lead you to places you never knew existed. Join a naturalist and learn what […]
Root Diggers and Herb Gatherers: How Appalachia Helped Launch the Pharmaceutical Industry
Mars Hill University: Ferguson Health Sciences Center 211 Cascade Street, Mars Hill, NC, United StatesJoin author Luke Manget as he discusses his book, Ginseng Diggers: A History of Root and Herb Gathering in Appalachia (University of Kentucky Press, 2022). The book investigates how and why the Appalachian region […]
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s CSA Fair
YWCA of Asheville South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesASAP’s CSA Fair is a chance to meet local farmers and learn about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) in our area. By joining a CSA, you get a weekly box of […]
Cowee Valley Quilt & Fiber Celebration
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesThe first annual Cowee Valley Quilt & Fiber Celebration will be held at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center May 5 & 6, 2023. This two-day festival will celebrate all […]
Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds and Agricultural Center 1375 US-21, Sparta, NC, United StatesThe event is held at the Higgins Fairgrounds in Sparta, NC. Admission is free! Hours are 9:00 am-5:00 pm each day. We will have classes, demonstrations and events galore! Plus lots […]
Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Animals in Art – Wildlife Drawing
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGrandfather Mountain is a great source of inspiration for the wildlife artist. The long-range views, unique flora and abundance of animal life on the mountain helps lay out a canvas […]
