Where We Live: History, Nature and Culture Speaker Series
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, FranklinWeek of Events
Monday, February 16, 2026
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February 16, 2026 -Where We Live: History, Nature and Culture Speaker Series
Where We Live: History, Nature and Culture Speaker Series
The Trail of Tears and Creating a National Historic Trial with Dr Brett Riggs Monday, February 16th at 6:30 PM For more than forty years researchers have worked to find and document remnants of landscapes associated with the 1838 deportations of Cherokee peoples from their Southeastern homelands. Here in North Carolina, we’ve used detailed survey […]
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026 -Frost to Flame: First Annual Burnsville Winter Glassblowing Gathering
Frost to Flame: First Annual Burnsville Winter Glassblowing Gathering
The temperature outside may still say winter, but inside Hearth Gallery and Glass, it’s toasty enough to melt glass. We invite you to take off your coat, hat, and gloves and prepare to be mesmerized as some of the country’s top glassblowers transform this molten raw material into stunning works of art. Staff and artists will […]
Thursday, February 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026 - RecurringAmerican Craft Made Baltimore
American Craft Made Baltimore
Now in its 49th year, American Craft Made Baltimore brings together 400 artists, 10,000 attendees, and dozens of local partner organizations from across the East Coast for shopping, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and connection through craft. The box office opens one hour prior to the start of the fair each day. The Blue Ridge National Heritage […]
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026 -Bracken Dig Day – Pisgah Area SORBA
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February 21, 2026 -An Introduction to Appalachian Wildflowers
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February 21, 2026 - RecurringAmerican Craft Made Baltimore
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February 21, 2026 -Penland School of Craft Open House
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February 21, 2026 -Community Open House at Penland
Bracken Dig Day – Pisgah Area SORBA
Join Pisgah Area SORBA for a Trail Work Day! Come lend a hand as we work together to maintain and improve the trails we all love. No experience is necessary—our crew leaders will provide tools, guidance, and instruction. Registration required. We’ll meet at the Bracken Preserve Trailhead and hike up to work on the trail. […]
An Introduction to Appalachian Wildflowers
Discover the hidden gems blooming in our mountains! The wildflowers of Southern Appalachia are often nature’s earliest artists, painting the forest floor with color and life starting as early as February. From delicate Trout Lilies emerging through leaf litter to the enchanting Yellow Lady’s Slipper hiding in mountain coves, these blooms tell a quiet story […]
American Craft Made Baltimore
Now in its 49th year, American Craft Made Baltimore brings together 400 artists, 10,000 attendees, and dozens of local partner organizations from across the East Coast for shopping, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and connection through craft. The box office opens one hour prior to the start of the fair each day. The Blue Ridge National Heritage […]
Penland School of Craft Open House
Each winter, Penland hosts our Community Open House, where visitors are invited to try free hands-on activities in our teaching studios, led by studio coordinators and assisted by over 100 volunteers. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the studios firsthand, as they are closed to the public when school is in session. This is […]
Community Open House at Penland
Each winter, Penland hosts our Community Open House, where visitors are invited to try free hands-on activities in our teaching studios, led by studio coordinators and assisted by over 100 volunteers. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the studios firsthand, as they are closed to the public when school is in session. This is […]
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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February 22, 2026 - RecurringAmerican Craft Made Baltimore
American Craft Made Baltimore
Now in its 49th year, American Craft Made Baltimore brings together 400 artists, 10,000 attendees, and dozens of local partner organizations from across the East Coast for shopping, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and connection through craft. The box office opens one hour prior to the start of the fair each day. The Blue Ridge National Heritage […]
