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Craft Social
Craft Social
Join us in the Keith House Community Room for a Craft Social from 7–9 p.m. All are welcome! Bring a project to work on at the Craft Corner, an instrument for the jam circle, or simply stop by to see instructor work, watch demos, and learn about what happened in the studios this week. Instructors, […]
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July 4th Weekend Continental Encampment & Festival
Step into the past this Independence Day weekend at Hickory Ridge History Museum, where history comes to life with a Continental Encampment, living history demonstrations, and patriotic traditions honoring America’s founding. Featured Events: 🔹 Continental Encampment – Meet colonial militia reenactors, explore their camp, and learn about life as a patriot soldier 🔹 Reading of […]
Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
If you've ever floated down Section 10 of the French Broad or taken a drive down the scenic River Road, you have been to Murray Branch Picnic Area. This special secret spot is now beautifully restored for recreation, and has a new addition nearby- the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory’s new Hot Springs Banding Station! What […]
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Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 1: Appalachian Quilting
Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 1: Appalachian Quilting
Join us for hands-on summer fun at the Center for Pioneer Life! Each week explores a different piece of Appalachian heritage—from quilting and farm life to storytelling traditions. Come for one session or two—every day is different! Summer camp is for rising 3rd to 7th-graders. 3 Weeks of Fun! Join us this July for six […]
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Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 1: Appalachian Quilting
Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 1: Appalachian Quilting
Join us for hands-on summer fun at the Center for Pioneer Life! Each week explores a different piece of Appalachian heritage—from quilting and farm life to storytelling traditions. Come for one session or two—every day is different! Summer camp is for rising 3rd to 7th-graders. 3 Weeks of Fun! Join us this July for six […]
Conversations with Storytellers Series
Conversations with Storytellers Series
Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center announces its 2025 Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series. This curated series will showcase award-winning storytellers from Western North Carolina’s African American, Latinx, and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian communities. Through live storytelling, readings, music, and focused questions, Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series examines the purpose and power of […]
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Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 2: Appalachian Storytelling
Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 2: Appalachian Storytelling
Join us for hands-on summer fun at the Center for Pioneer Life! Each week explores a different piece of Appalachian heritage—from quilting and farm life to storytelling traditions. Come for one session or two—every day is different! Summer camp is for rising 3rd to 7th-graders. 3 Weeks of Fun! Join us this July for six […]
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Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 2: Appalachian Storytelling
Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 2: Appalachian Storytelling
Join us for hands-on summer fun at the Center for Pioneer Life! Each week explores a different piece of Appalachian heritage—from quilting and farm life to storytelling traditions. Come for one session or two—every day is different! Summer camp is for rising 3rd to 7th-graders. 3 Weeks of Fun! Join us this July for six […]
Stewards & Storytellers at The NEST
Stewards & Storytellers at The NEST
"This inspiring lecture series celebrates the science and stories of nature. Join us in our brand-new community space for engaging conversations that spark curiosity and stewardship." We believe that when people come together around shared values, powerful things happen. The NEST is our way of supporting that work. It’s a place where ideas take root, […]
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Craft Social
Craft Social
Join us in the Keith House Community Room for a Craft Social from 7–9 p.m. All are welcome! Bring a project to work on at the Craft Corner, an instrument for the jam circle, or simply stop by to see instructor work, watch demos, and learn about what happened in the studios this week. Instructors, […]
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Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 3: Farm Life
Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 3: Farm Life
Join us for hands-on summer fun at the Center for Pioneer Life! Each week explores a different piece of Appalachian heritage—from quilting and farm life to storytelling traditions. Come for one session or two—every day is different! Summer camp is for rising 3rd to 7th-graders. 3 Weeks of Fun! Join us this July for six […]
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Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 3: Farm Life
Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 3: Farm Life
Join us for hands-on summer fun at the Center for Pioneer Life! Each week explores a different piece of Appalachian heritage—from quilting and farm life to storytelling traditions. Come for one session or two—every day is different! Summer camp is for rising 3rd to 7th-graders. 3 Weeks of Fun! Join us this July for six […]
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Mount Mitchell State Park Education Programs (*at Burnsville Fire Department)
Mount Mitchell State Park Education Programs (*at Burnsville Fire Department)
Join Mount Mitchell Rangers at the Burnsville Fire Department! While Mount Mitchell State Park is still closed, the rangers want to provide free, fun educational opportunities for children and adults. Please join us from 12-3 pm on July 25th, August 8th, and August 15th at the Burnsville Fire Department for hands-on learning activities. Join us […]
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Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
If you've ever floated down Section 10 of the French Broad or taken a drive down the scenic River Road, you have been to Murray Branch Picnic Area. This special secret spot is now beautifully restored for recreation, and has a new addition nearby- the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory’s new Hot Springs Banding Station! What […]
Pioneer Heritage Festival
Pioneer Heritage Festival
The Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society presents the Pioneer Heritage Festival. This free, family-friendly event will feature live demos of heritage crafts and skills, exhibits, music, food, and more.
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Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia Film Screening
Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia Film Screening
Join the Pisgah River Rangers and our program partners for a screening of Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia by Freshwaters Illustrated. Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia is a one-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the […]