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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Julian Price Documentary
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, January 14 for a virtual film screening of “Julian Price: Envisioning community. Investing in people.” with director Erin Derham.\n\n\n‘Julian Price’ is a must-see for anyone who loves living in or visiting Asheville and solidifies Derham’s status as an elite filmmaker.” —Edwin Arnaudin for the Asheville Citizen-Times\n\n\n\n\n\nJulian helped start the movement of good ideas that changed Asheville. When people come here and stroll our sidewalks\, they are walking past a lot of little trees that Julian planted. A lot of little ideas and trees that have grown tall. What this movie keeps whispering to us is : ‘We’ve all got a handful of seeds.’ And making a ramp\, helping someone past an obstacle\, that’s a simple thing\, but it changes everything.” —David Wilcox\, singer and songwriter \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Details\nLocation: Zoom webinar – a link will be sent to all registered participants in advance of the event.\nTime: The documentary screening will begin at 6:00pm and the film runs approximately 33 minutes. Afterward\, the director will answer audience questions.\nCost: WNCHA Member – Free; General Public – $5\nMore About the Film \n\n\nThis event is brought to you by the Western North Carolina Historical Association and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville.
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/film-screening-julian-price-documentary/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 283 Victoria Road\, Asheville\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:LitCafe: When All God's Children Get Together w Ann Miller Woodford
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of exploring great WNC writing and writers\, we are reprising our popular LitCafe series with the multi-talented Ann Miller Woodford\, author of When All God’s Children Get Together: A Celebration of the Lives and Music of African American People in Far Western North Carolina. Ann’s exhibit of the same name is currently on display through April at the Smith-McDowell House. Join us as Ann discusses her research\, writing\, and the people behind the book. \nAbout the Author and Book: \nAnn Miller Woodford is a visual artist\, designer\, and entrepreneur\, a creative person no matter what she is working on at any time. Now in her early 70s\, she has dedicated the rest of her life to painting and drawing the spirit she feels and treasures around her while uplifting young people and adults. Using oils\, she calls her works representational\, mostly southern genre\, however\, she is skilled at drawing in pencil\, charcoal\, and ink\, as well. She says\, “I am motivated by people\, animals\, clouds\, trees\, rocks… Inspiration never stops!” \nAs a child in the segregated\, one-room Andrews Colored/Negro Elementary School in the small mountain town of Andrews in North Carolina\, Ann’s talents were discovered and encouraged by her favorite grade schoolteacher\, Ms. Ida Mae Logan. Though Black teachers made very little money\, Ms. Logan sent Ann’s artworks\, at her own expense\, to the Scholastic Art Awards competitions\, state and county fairs\, and other places from which Ann won gold keys and blue ribbons. Ann reminisces\, “Her caring ways were largely responsible for helping me to build self-esteem as an artist and led me to become an imaginative\, creative adult.” \nA school nurse provided a set of used oils\, some brushes\, a palette\, and a Walter Foster How to Draw and Paint Seascapes instruction book that opened the door for her love of oil painting. The early Saturday morning Jon Nagy Learn to Draw programs gave her initial skills in drawing while she was encouraged by her family and baby sister\, Nina who often marveled at what she would leave on the canvas board. \nHaving traveled and worked across the United States\, Ann built an exciting career in business and art in Los Angeles and then returned to western North Carolina where she founded One Dozen Who Care\, the area’s first 501(c)3 organized by black women. Intent on nurturing seeds of change\, Ann has always had a personal goal to improve understanding between races\, religions\, youth\, and adults. \nBecause she saw a need to strengthen the African American heritage in far western North Carolina\, Ann researched and documented the powerful personal stories of the lives of the seemingly invisible African American people of the region\, culminating in her book When All God’s Children Get Together: A Celebration of the Lives and Music of African American People in Far Western North Carolina. \nAlong with her painting\, and teaching art\, Ann makes presentations on regional African American history to build self-worth in young people and uplift the elders. She inspires crowds with her art\, shown in local and traveling exhibits. Her moving portraits of people and animals reveal a love for humanity and all of God’s creation in its myriad forms and moods.
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/litcafe-when-all-gods-children-get-together-w-ann-miller-woodford/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 283 Victoria Road\, Asheville\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T183000
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SUMMARY:WNC History Lecture Series: Settlement & Transportation
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to bring you a new virtual lecture series. Each month WNCHA will feature an expert on various topics in Western North Carolina history and culture.  \nOur first speaker is the Museum Education Associate for Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center. Peter Koch will present on the settlement of and transportation within Western North Carolina. Join us for his presentation as well as a Q&A session following. \nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nFor questions\, please email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/intro-to-wnc-lecture-series-peter-koch-on-the-settlement-of-western-nc/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 283 Victoria Road\, Asheville\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T180000
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SUMMARY:LitCafe: DuPont Forest with Danny Bernstein
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of exploring great WNC writing and writers\, we are reprising our popular LitCafe series with author Danny Bernstein\, author of DuPont Forest: A History.\n\nAbout the Book: \nHow did an industrial site become a forest attracting hikers\, equestrians and mountain bikers from all over the United States? The story involves Southern Appalachian grit and self-reliance\, a multinational company’s generosity\, the tenacity of local heroes\, and a forest protecting thousands of acres of trees\, five lakes\, six waterfalls and miles of trails. DuPont Forest also has many artifacts that were created before the land became a state forest. DuPont Forest is young\, and its future is still unfolding in the news\, maps\, and trails. We will discuss the history of DuPont Forest from its Revolutionary War land grant past to the wonderful forest we now enjoy. Copies of the book are available at local bookstores.\nYou do not have to have read the book to attend\, but it is encouraged!\n  \nDanny Bernstein \nAbout the Author:\nDanny is a hiker\, hike leader\, and outdoor writer. She’s completed the Appalachian Trail\, all the trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park\, the South beyond 6000\, and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail across North Carolina and three Caminos de Santiago. Currently\, she leads hikes for Carolina Mountain Club\, Friends of the Smokies\, and the Asheville Camino group. She’s written five outdoor books. In her previous life\, she was in computer science\, way before computers were cool\, first as a software developer\, then as a professor of computer science. Danny’s motto is “No place is too far to walk if you have the time.” \n\nDate: Thursday\, March 11\, 2021\nTime: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\nLocation: Zoom webinar; A link and instructions to view the live webinar will be sent to all registrants the week of the event. A recorded version of the webinar will be available to registrants unable to attend the live event one day after the event.\nCost: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise.\nRegistration: You must register here to receive the link to the Zoom presentation.
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/litcafe-dupont-forest-w-danny-bernstein/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 283 Victoria Road\, Asheville\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T090000
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SUMMARY:LitCafe Experiences: DuPont Forest History Hike with Danny Bernstein
DESCRIPTION:History Hike through DuPont Forest \nWhat is an airstrip doing in the middle of DuPont State Recreational Forest? Why the formal entrance into a state forest? And how did the lakes come to be? \nCome on a moderate all-day hike through historic DuPont Forest where we will walk\, talk\, take photos and even speculate. DuPont Forest is in Cedar Mountain\, located between Hendersonville and Brevard. We will visit Bridal Veil Falls and four lakes. Although the hike focuses on DuPont Forest history\, we might see some early spring flowers and buds. \nHere are the details: \n\nThe hike is 7.5 miles and about 800 feet of altitude gain over the day. The trails are well-maintained but will be muddy and rocky.\nMeet at the Transylvania County Library (212 S Gaston St\, Brevard\, NC) by 8:20am. We will depart from there in a caravan and arrive at the Fawn Lake Access Area of DuPont just before 9am.\nWear light boots or good sneakers with hiking sock\, a rain jacket (no matter the weather forecast) and a couple of layers of warm clothing – a long sleeve shirt and a fleece.\nBring lunch and snacks and at least one quart of water – two pints. Water will not be available  on the hike.\nThere are no toilets in the forest. We will stop several times for trail breaks in the woods. There is also no cell service in the area including the forest.\nNote: For liability reasons\, no dogs are allowed on this hike.\n\nQuestions\, concerns? Email me at dannyhiker@gmail.com \nDanny Bernstein \nDanny Bernstein\, the leader\, is a hiker\, hike leader and outdoor writer. Her most recent book is DuPont Forest: A History published by The History Press in September 2020. \n  \nTickets: $10 for WNCHA members/ $20 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \n  \nCovid Precautions: \nSafety is the highest priority of this event. No hike is guaranteed to be safe\, and no outing during Covid is either. To minimize risks\, we will require participants to abide by these guidelines. Failure to adhere may result in cancellation or a participant being asked to leave. \n\nParticipants also must sign a waiver in advance virtually via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/iT3yqB3Z5jGmEHZ39\nWe will not allow carpooling unless participants are of the same household or a trusted friend.\nWe are limited to 25 participants total\nNobody with visible symptoms will be allowed. Those who feel unwell or feel they may have been exposed are asked not to attend. Refunds are available.\nHikers are required to bring masks and wear them any time the group is stopped or gathered. They must be worn any time participants are unable to maintain six feet of separation from others\, including non-participants.\nSocial distancing is required while we hike.\n\n  \nRain Date: \nUnless the weather is heavily rainy or presents another severe challenge\, the hike will proceed. If we have to reschedule\, participants will be notified by phone/email by 8pm the evening prior\, and a new date will be announced in short order. \nLake Julia \n 
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/litcafe-experiences-dupont-forest-history-hike-w-danny-bernstein/
LOCATION:DuPont State Forest\, 3051 Reasonover Rd\, Cedar Mountain\, NC\, 28718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:WNC History Lecture Series: Cherokee Mound and Village Sites
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Dr. Ben Steere of Western Carolina University presents research from his forthcoming book The Fire Yet Burns in These Great Mounds: Archaeology and Resilience in the Cherokee Heartland. Dr. Steere’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. \nDr. Ben Steere of WCU \nDr. Steere says of his work: Mound and village sites like Kituwah\, Nikwasi\, and Cowee are prominent places in the Cherokee heartland of western North Carolina. Despite a history of encroaching development and site destruction\, these resilient places serve as sacred and enduring monuments to Cherokee communities. Drawing on recent scholarship from archaeology\, indigenous studies\, and Cherokee cultural experts\, I argue that Cherokee mounds and towns are not only sites of historical importance\, but are also integral\, living parts of the cultural landscape of the Southern Appalachian mountains. \nOur speaker is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Western Carolina University\, where he teaches courses in anthropology and archaeology and directs the Cherokee Studies program. His primary areas of interest for research and teaching include Southeastern archaeology\, Cherokee archaeology\, household archaeology\, indigenous archaeology\, and regional settlement pattern studies. He has worked on collaborative archaeological research and preservation projects with the Tribal Historic Preservation Office of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians since 2011. \nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nYou must register in advance for this virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to you to join. For questions or more information email education@wnchistory.org \n 
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/intro-to-wnc-lecture-series-dr-ben-steere-on-cherokee-mound-and-village-sites/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 283 Victoria Road\, Asheville\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:LitCafé: John Ehle's The Road w Steve Little and Dr. Richard Starnes
DESCRIPTION:LitCafé: John Ehle’s The Road w Steve Little and Dr. Richard Starnes \nJoin us April 13 at 6pm. This third event in our LitCafé series explores John Ehle’s 1967 book\, The Road. Set in western North Carolina\, this work of fiction is based on the real history and people behind the Western North Carolina Railroad which connected the eastern and western portions of the state in 1880. As a local native\, Ehle published seventeen different works of fiction and nonfiction throughout his career\, shaping the depiction of western NC in several ways. He also won the 1984 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award for his work Last One Home. \nThis program features Steve Little\, the mayor of Marion and a member of the RAIL Project\, who will examine The Road. He is joined by Dr. Richard Starnes\, who will discuss Ehle and some of his other works. The audience is encouraged to ask questions during the Q&A session following presentations. This virtual program is followed on the 17th with a hike led by Marion mayor Steve Little where we will examine the real history of the incarcerated laborers who toiled and often perished completing this rail line. \n  \nThe Speakers:  \nDr. Richard D. Starnes is Provost and Professor of History at Western Carolina University. A native of Asheville\, his books include Creating the Land of the Sky (University of Alabama Press\, 2005). \nDr. Richard Starnes \nSteve Little is the senior attorney in the Marion\, North Carolina law firm of Little and Lattimore\, P.A.\, a three-attorney law firm with emphasis in elder law / estate planning and real estate transactions. Attorney Little has extensive experience in civil litigation in the courts of North Carolina\, and was admitted in 2003 to practice in the United States Supreme Court. \nFor many years\, attorney Little has been a speaker at numerous estate planning seminars in North Carolina\, speaking at many professional continuing education conferences for attorneys and also on many occasions for the North Carolina Baptist Foundation. He is the author of eight published stories and books\, with two more in progress. Several are about the Western North Carolina Railroad\, and his most recent is about a nature hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He often performed a dramatic presentation\, in historical convict costume\, about the construction of the railroad up the mountain and through solid rock tunnels\, until being sidelined in 2020 with a vocal cord impairment. \nAttorney Little is the current Mayor of Marion\, North Carolina\, having been first elected to that position in 2009 after serving 24 consecutive years as a member of the Marion City Council. He is an active member and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Marion\, NC and has taught Sunday School to young students for over 35 years. He previously served as Trustee of several Baptist institutions\, including NC Baptist Hospital\, Baptist Children’s Homes of NC\, and Wingate University. He is a native of Smithfield\, NC and graduated with honors in 1973 from Wake Forest University. After receiving his Doctor of Laws degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1977\, he moved to Marion\, NC. He is married to the former Alice Hobbs\, formerly an elementary school teacher and guidance counselor\, and they have two adult daughters and one granddaughter. \nSteve Little \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nYou must pre-register for this virtual event. A Zoom link will be emailed to you. For questions\, email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/litcafe-john-ehles-the-road-w-steve-little-and-dr-richard-starnes/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T100000
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SUMMARY:LitCafe Experiences: History Hike with the RAIL Project
DESCRIPTION:This is one special hike you do not want to miss!\nJohn Ehle’s The Road \nAfter reading and discussing John Ehle’s work of historical fiction The Road\, join WNCHA for a special hike exploring the real history of the incarcerated laborers who toiled and often died constructing the Western NC Railroad. We are joined by a special guest presenter\, member of the RAIL Project committee and mayor of Marion\, Steve Little. \nThe Hike(s)\nWhen: Saturday\, April 17 at 10am \n\nWe will add a second hike Sunday\, April 18 at 1pm should there be enough demand.\n\nWhere: We will meet at the Ridgecrest Trailhead (Mill Creek Road\, Old Fort\, NC 28762) near the Ridgecrest Conference Center. Our hike takes place on the Point Lookout Greenway\, a paved trail following the route of former U.S Hwy 70. \nLength: 2.5 Hours \nDistance: 2 Miles \nDetails: We will hike just over one mile downhill to Point Lookout\, and to the High Ridge and Lick Lock tunnels below. We will stop briefly at various points\, and discuss along the way the history of the railroad and road construction and the incarcerated laborers who completed the project. We will walk back uphill to the trailhead afterward. \nBring: Sturdy\, closed-toe walking shoes or boots\, weather appropriate clothing for changing conditions\, plenty of water (24+ ounces)\, a cell phone\, sunscreen\, snacks as desired \nNote: Parking is very limited—7-8 cars—and we may contact participants to arrange carpooling depending on registration. \nCovid Precautions:\nSafety is the highest priority of this event. No hike is guaranteed to be safe\, and no outing during Covid is either. To minimize risks\, we will require participants to abide by these guidelines. Failure to adhere may result in cancellation or a participant being asked to leave. \n\nParticipants must sign a waiver in advance virtually via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/uPRKvoWmfEQNNdd67\nWe are limited to 10 participants total for each hike\nNobody with visible symptoms will be allowed. Those who feel unwell or feel they may have been exposed are asked not to attend. Refunds are available.\nHikers are required to bring masks and wear them any time the group is stopped or gathered. They must be worn any time participants are unable to maintain six feet of separation from others\, including non-participants.\nSocial distancing is required while we hike.\n\nRain Date:\nUnless the weather is heavily rainy or presents another severe challenge\, the hike will proceed. If we have to reschedule\, participants will be notified by phone/email by 8pm the evening prior\, and a new date will be announced in short order. \nHike Leader\nSteve Little \nSteve Little is the senior attorney in the Marion\, North Carolina law firm of Little and Lattimore\, P.A.\, a three-attorney law firm with emphasis in elder law / estate planning and real estate transactions. Attorney Little has extensive experience in civil litigation in the courts of North Carolina\, and was admitted in 2003 to practice in the United States Supreme Court. \nFor many years\, attorney Little has been a speaker at numerous estate planning seminars in North Carolina\, speaking at many professional continuing education conferences for attorneys and also on many occasions for the North Carolina Baptist Foundation. He is the author of eight published stories and books\, with two more in progress. Several are about the Western North Carolina Railroad\, and his most recent is about a nature hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He often performed a dramatic presentation\, in historical convict costume\, about the construction of the railroad up the mountain and through solid rock tunnels\, until being sidelined in 2020 with a vocal cord impairment. \nAttorney Little is the current Mayor of Marion\, North Carolina\, having been first elected to that position in 2009 after serving 24 consecutive years as a member of the Marion City Council. He is an active member and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Marion\, NC and has taught Sunday School to young students for over 35 years. He previously served as Trustee of several Baptist institutions\, including NC Baptist Hospital\, Baptist Children’s Homes of NC\, and Wingate University. He is a native of Smithfield\, NC and graduated with honors in 1973 from Wake Forest University. After receiving his Doctor of Laws degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1977\, he moved to Marion\, NC. He is married to the former Alice Hobbs\, formerly an elementary school teacher and guidance counselor\, and they have two adult daughters and one granddaughter. \nTickets: $15 for WNCHA members/ $20 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nQuestions/concerns? Email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org \nTrail Route in Red \n 
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/litcafe-experiences-history-hike-w-the-rail-project/
LOCATION:Point Lookout Trail\, Ridgecrest Trailhead\, Mill Creek Road\, Old Fort\, NC\, 28762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T153000
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SUMMARY:LitCafe Experiences: History Hike with the RAIL Project (Hike 2)
DESCRIPTION:After reading and discussing John Ehle’s work of historical fiction The Road\, join WNCHA for a special hike exploring the real history of the incarcerated laborers who toiled and often died constructing the Western NC Railroad. We are joined by a special guest presenter\, member of the RAIL Project committee and mayor of Marion\, Steve Little. By popular demand\, we have added this second hike date.  \nThe Hike\nWhen: Sunday\, April 18 at 1PM \nWhere: We will meet at the Ridgecrest Trailhead (Mill Creek Road\, Old Fort\, NC 28762) near the Ridgecrest Conference Center. Our hike takes place on the Point Lookout Greenway\, a paved trail following the route of former U.S Hwy 70. \nLength: 2.5 Hours \nDistance: 2 Miles \nDetails: We will hike just over one mile downhill to Point Lookout\, and to the High Ridge and Lick Lock tunnels below. We will stop briefly at various points\, and discuss along the way the history of the railroad and road construction and the incarcerated laborers who completed the project. We will walk back uphill to the trailhead afterward. \nBring: Sturdy\, closed-toe walking shoes or boots\, weather appropriate clothing for changing conditions\, plenty of water (24+ ounces)\, a cell phone\, sunscreen\, snacks as desired \nNote: Parking is very limited—7-8 cars—and we may contact participants to arrange carpooling depending on registration. \nCovid Precautions:\nSafety is the highest priority of this event. No hike is guaranteed to be safe\, and no outing during Covid is either. To minimize risks\, we will require participants to abide by these guidelines. Failure to adhere may result in cancellation or a participant being asked to leave. \n\nParticipants must sign a waiver in advance virtually via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/uPRKvoWmfEQNNdd67\nWe are limited to 10 participants total for each hike\nNobody with visible symptoms will be allowed. Those who feel unwell or feel they may have been exposed are asked not to attend. Refunds are available.\nHikers are required to bring masks and wear them any time the group is stopped or gathered. They must be worn any time participants are unable to maintain six feet of separation from others\, including non-participants.\nSocial distancing is required while we hike.\n\nRain Date:\nUnless the weather is heavily rainy or presents another severe challenge\, the hike will proceed. If we have to reschedule\, participants will be notified by phone/email by 8pm the evening prior\, and a new date will be announced in short order. \nHike Leader\nSteve Little \nSteve Little is the senior attorney in the Marion\, North Carolina law firm of Little and Lattimore\, P.A.\, a three-attorney law firm with emphasis in elder law / estate planning and real estate transactions. Attorney Little has extensive experience in civil litigation in the courts of North Carolina\, and was admitted in 2003 to practice in the United States Supreme Court. \nFor many years\, attorney Little has been a speaker at numerous estate planning seminars in North Carolina\, speaking at many professional continuing education conferences for attorneys and also on many occasions for the North Carolina Baptist Foundation. He is the author of eight published stories and books\, with two more in progress. Several are about the Western North Carolina Railroad\, and his most recent is about a nature hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He often performed a dramatic presentation\, in historical convict costume\, about the construction of the railroad up the mountain and through solid rock tunnels\, until being sidelined in 2020 with a vocal cord impairment. \nAttorney Little is the current Mayor of Marion\, North Carolina\, having been first elected to that position in 2009 after serving 24 consecutive years as a member of the Marion City Council. He is an active member and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Marion\, NC and has taught Sunday School to young students for over 35 years. He previously served as Trustee of several Baptist institutions\, including NC Baptist Hospital\, Baptist Children’s Homes of NC\, and Wingate University. He is a native of Smithfield\, NC and graduated with honors in 1973 from Wake Forest University. After receiving his Doctor of Laws degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1977\, he moved to Marion\, NC. He is married to the former Alice Hobbs\, formerly an elementary school teacher and guidance counselor\, and they have two adult daughters and one granddaughter. \nTickets: $15 for WNCHA members/$20 for General Admission. We also have free\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nQuestions/concerns? Email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/litcafe-experiences-history-hike-with-the-rail-project-hike-2-2/
LOCATION:Point Lookout Trail\, Ridgecrest Trailhead\, Mill Creek Road\, Old Fort\, NC\, 28762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T193000
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SUMMARY:WNC History Lecture Series: Rep. John Ager on the Drover's Road and Sherill's Inn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third event in our Intro to WNC Lecture Series. Rep. John Ager will discuss the drover’s road through the Hickory Nut Gap and the historic Sherill’s Inn. After the presentation\, we will hold a Q&A where the audience can ask questions. \nWestern NC once hosted large herds of livestock being driven to market along the early roads traversing the country. While the main drover’s road in western North Carolina ran parallel to the French Broad River\, another route connected the southeastern Piedmont to Asheville via the Hickory Nut Gap. This soon became a stagecoach route as well\, connecting Asheville to Lincolnton\, and the historic Sherill’s Inn at the mouth of the gap hosted numerous travelers along the way. The history of this vital passage through the Blue Ridge involves Native Americans\, livestock and drovers\, common and famous travelers\, Civil War soldiers\, and much more. We invite you to learn more about its importance in WNC history in this virtual program. \nNC House Rep. John Ager \nJohn Ager is a state legislator and also a land manager of the Hickory Nut Gap Farm. He and his wife live in Fairview and manage the functioning Sherill’s Inn as a wedding venue. Their family has lived and operated farms in the area for five generations. John is also a co-founder of the Fairview Library and Drover’s Road Scenic Byway and the author of We Plow Gods Fields\, a biography of James G. K. McClure and the history of the Farmers Federation. \nSherill’s Inn (City of Asheville Photo) \n  \nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nYou must pre-register and purchase your tickets in order to receive the Zoom link. For questions contact Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/intro-to-wnc-lecture-series-rep-john-ager-on-the-drovers-road-and-sherills-inn/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 283 Victoria Road\, Asheville\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T190000
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SUMMARY:LitCafe: Mary Burnette presents Lige of the Black Walnut Tree
DESCRIPTION:LitCafe: Mary Othella Burnette presents Lige of the Black Walnut Tree\nFor the fourth installment of this year’s LitCafe series\, we are very excited to bring you author and local native Mary Othella Burnette who will present her recently published memoir Lige of the Black Walnut Tree: Growing Up Black in Southern Appalachia. This virtual event begins at 6pm Tuesday\, May 11. Mary’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. We hope to see you there! \nAbout the Author:\nAuthor Mary Burnette \nHer memoir\, Lige of the Black Walnut Tree: Growing Up Black in Southern Appalachia\, depicts life in a close-knit community settled by former slaves. Her vibrant stories bring to life the unimaginable world of her rustic youth and open a new window into an area of Black History little known to the outside world and rarely described by a native Black mountaineer. Ms. Burnette grew up among her very real characters\, ate at their tables\, slept in their homes\, and was determined to preserve her memory of Lige\, one of her father’s favorite cousins who had passed away long before she was born. \n  \n  \nRegistration:\nYou must pre-register and purchase a ticket for this event. A Zoom link will be sent for participants to join. Admission is free for WNCHA members or Pack Library cardholders. Donations are accepted. Cardholders please verify your status by registering with the BCSC Facebook event \nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nThis event is brought to you by WNCHA and the Buncombe County Special Collections at the Pack Memorial Library. For questions email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/litcafe-mary-burnette-presents-lige-of-the-black-walnut-tree/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 283 Victoria Road\, Asheville\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T193000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
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SUMMARY:WNCHA 2020 Outstanding Achievement Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:WNC Historical Association presents Outstanding Achievement Award to Ann Miller Woodford \nThe WNCHA 2020 Outstanding Achievement Award will be presented to Ann Miller Woodford for her work preserving and promoting the history of African American people in far western North Carolina\, on Tuesday\, May 18 at 6:30pm via Zoom. The live Zoom webinar is free to attend and will include brief remarks from the Outstanding Achievement Award Committee Chair\, Catherine Frank\, WNCHA’s Executive Director\, Anne Chesky Smith\, WNCHA’s President\, Ralph Simpson\, and Ann Miller Woodford. The webinar will also include presentation of the Outstanding Achievement Award trophy and monetary prize as well as a 20-minute film adapted from one of Woodford’s lectures about her publication\, “When All God’s Children Get Together: A Celebration of the Lives and Music of African American People in Far Western North Carolina.” An exhibit of the same name\, curated by Ann Miller Woodford\, is currently on display at WNCHA’s facility\, the Smith-McDowell House Museum in Asheville and runs through the end of June 2021. You can reserve a ticket to visit the exhibit at wnchistory.org. \nAbout the Award:\nSince 1954\, the Western North Carolina Historical Association has presented its annual Outstanding Achievement Award to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of our regional history. Recipients have included Sadie Smathers Patton\, Bascom Lamar Lunsford\, Ora Blackmun\, Johnnie Baxter\, The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County\, the South Asheville Cemetery Association\, and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. \nAbout the Winner: \nAnn Miller Woodford is a visual artist\, designer\, and entrepreneur\, a creative person no matter what she is working on at any time. Now in her early 70s\, she has dedicated the rest of her life to painting and drawing the spirit she feels and treasures around her while uplifting young people and adults. Using oils\, she calls her works representational\, mostly southern genre\, however\, she is skilled at drawing in pencil\, charcoal\, and ink\, as well. She says\, “I am motivated by people\, animals\, clouds\, trees\, rocks… Inspiration never stops!” \nAs a child in the segregated\, one-room Andrews Colored/Negro Elementary School in the small mountain town of Andrews in North Carolina\, Ann’s talents were discovered and encouraged by her favorite grade schoolteacher\, Ms. Ida Mae Logan. Though Black teachers made very little money\, Ms. Logan sent Ann’s artworks\, at her own expense\, to the Scholastic Art Awards competitions\, state and county fairs\, and other places from which Ann won gold keys and blue ribbons. Ann reminisces\, “Her caring ways were largely responsible for helping me to build self-esteem as an artist and led me to become an imaginative\, creative adult.” A school nurse provided a set of used oils\, some brushes\, a palette\, and a Walter Foster How to Draw and Paint Seascapes instruction book that opened the door for her love of oil painting. The early Saturday morning Jon Nagy Learn to Draw programs gave her initial skills in drawing while she was encouraged by her family and baby sister\, Nina who often marveled at what she would leave on the canvas board. \nHaving traveled and worked across the United States\, Ann built an exciting career in business and art in Los Angeles and then returned to western North Carolina where she founded One Dozen Who Care\, the area’s first 501(c)3 organized by black women. Intent on nurturing seeds of change\, Ann has always had a personal goal to improve understanding between races\, religions\, youth\, and adults. Because she saw a need to strengthen the African American heritage in far western North Carolina\, Ann researched and documented the powerful personal stories of the lives of the seemingly invisible African American people of the region\, culminating in her book When All God’s Children Get Together: A Celebration of the Lives and Music of African American People in Far Western North Carolina. Along with her painting\, and teaching art\, Ann makes presentations on regional African American history to build self-worth in young people and uplift the elders. She inspires crowds with her art\, shown in local and traveling exhibits. Her moving portraits of people and animals reveal a love for humanity and all of God’s creation in its myriad forms and moods. \nTickets: Purchase Here \nThis virtual event is free\, but you must register to attend. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For questions contact Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org or by phone at (828) 253-9231
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/67th-annual-wncha-outstanding-achievement-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T173000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
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SUMMARY:WNCHA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, May 19 at 5:00pm for our annual meeting. This year’s meeting will be held via Zoom and will include updates on the Western North Carolina Historical Association and the Smith-McDowell House as well as the election of WNCHA officers and trustees. The meeting is open to the public. Only current\, dues-paid WNCHA members can vote for officers and trustees. \n 
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/wncha-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 283 Victoria Road\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T140000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
CREATED:20210501T155840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T155840Z
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SUMMARY:WNCHA Outdoor Experiences: Hickory Nut Gap Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, May 22 as WNCHA leads a hike in the historic Hickory Nut Gap. In this exclusive hike\, on a trail section not yet open to the public\, we will explore the history of this area as a boundary and barrier\, as well as a route connecting various people and places. Native Americans\, settlers\, livestock drovers\, Civil War soldiers\, and plenty of tourists have all shaped the history of this gorge through the Blue Ridge. At the highest point\, we will enjoy lunch amid the panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Pastures. This hike is made possible by Conserving Carolina\, who have graciously granted us special\, one-time permission to use their not-yet-open Ferguson Peak and Strawberry Gap Trail to climb from the gorge floor to the top of the nearby peaks. \nDetails:\nWhen: Sat\, May 22\, 10:00am – 2:30pm \nWhere: Hickory Nut Gap – Ferguson Peak Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures (Parking details will be emailed to registrants) \nDistance: 6 miles total (2.9 miles one-way) \nDifficulty: Strenuous – 1\,600ft elevation gain \nWhat to Bring: Sturdy hiking shoes/boots\, Water (32oz min)\, snacks/bagged lunch\, any needed medicines\, backpack\, hiking poles (optional)\, mask (mandatory) \nDetails: We will meet at the designated parking area prior to 10:00am and prepare to hike at that time. The most strenuous section of hiking will be at the start \nPets: We love pets\, but cannot allow them on this hike. \n\nCovid Precautions:\nSafety is the highest priority of this event. No hike is guaranteed to be safe\, and no outing during Covid is either. To minimize risks\, we will require participants to abide by these guidelines. Failure to adhere may result in cancellation or a participant being asked to leave. \n\nParticipants must sign a waiver in advance virtually via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/RiyDnP7EispVx1F96\nWe are limited to 25 participants total.\nNobody with visible symptoms will be allowed. Those who feel unwell or feel they may have been exposed are asked not to attend. Refunds are available.\nHikers are required to bring masks and wear them any time participants are unable to maintain six feet of separation from others\, including non-participants.\nSocial distancing is required while we hike.\n\n\nRain Date:\nUnless the weather is heavily rainy or presents another severe challenge\, the hike will proceed. If we have to reschedule\, participants will be notified by phone/email by 8pm the evening prior\, and a new date will be announced in short order. \nHike Leader\nThis hike is led by Trevor Freeman\, public programs director for the Western North Carolina Historical Association. He has an MA in American History from East Carolina University and is also a certified interpretive guide. He has served as an intern at Chimney Rock State Park and a trail coordinator in the Hickory Nut Gorge\, and considers this stretch of peaks\, valleys\, forests\, and rivers one of his favorite places. \n  \nTickets: $10 for WNCHA members/$20 for General Admission. We also have free\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nQuestions/concerns? Email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org \n  \n 
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/wncha-outdoor-experiences-hickory-nut-gap-hike/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T193000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
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SUMMARY:WNC History Lecture Series: Kieta Osteen-Cochrane on Tuberculosis & Tourism
DESCRIPTION:Join us (virtually) for our fourth installment in the WNC History Lecture Series. Asheville native and WNCHA board member Kieta Osteen-Cochrane will present on the Von Ruck Sanitarium—one of many such facilities built in and around Asheville to treat tuberculosis patients in the late 1800s-early 1900s—as well as its impacts on Asheville and regional tourism. WNCHA Public Programs Director Trevor Freeman will also speak briefly about the climatic treatment of disease\, including TB\, and the origins of the WNC conservation and park movement. This program addresses a key period in the development of the city and region. \nThe Event: \nThis program runs from 6:30-7:30pm on Thursday\, May 27. You must pre-register and purchase tickets in advance. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants to access the virtual program. \nKieta’s presentation will be pre-recorded\, as will a short Q&A session. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance by emailing education@wnchistory.org. Attendees will also have a chance to ask questions during the live event to be answered by our public programs director. \nAbout the Presenters: \nKieta Osteen-Cochrane \nKieta Osteen-Cochrane is an Asheville native and local historian with deep roots and eight generations in WNC. As a former four campus college administrator she served as executive director of the Institute for Business & Contract Training on the space coast\, offering customized training\, professional relicensing courses\, grant funded community programs and international student services. She served on several local\, county\, and state boards in Cocoa\, Brevard County\, Florida. \nKieta joined the Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County in 2010 to form a committee to save the beautiful St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines auditorium. Later serving as education chair on the Preservation Society board six years and was awarded three Griffin Awards for education and stewardship. As co-chair with Stuart Camblos of the AB Tech St. Genevieve’s/Gibbons Hall alumni committee\, the alumni raised a final $300\,000 in gap funds to complete historic restoration of the Ivy building\, a Gothic revival jewel on campus. Kieta is currently on the boards of the Western North Carolina Historical Association\, The Guastavino “Palaces for the People” Alliance and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Advisory Committee. \nTrevor Freeman is the WNCHA Public Programs Director and holds a BS in Public History from Appalachian State University\, as well as an MA in American History from East Carolina University. He is a WNC native and has extensively researched the early Appalachian National Park Association. \n  \nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nThis program is brought to you by the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNC-Asheville. Contact Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org for questions or more information.
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/intro-to-wnc-lecture-series-kieta-osteen-cochrane-on-the-von-ruck-sanitarium-tuberculosis-and-tourism/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 283 Victoria Road\, Asheville\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T190000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
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SUMMARY:LitCafé: Dale Neal on Appalachian Book of the Dead
DESCRIPTION:Join us (virtually) for another installment of LitCafé as author Dale Neal discusses his writing and most recent work Appalachian Book of the Dead\, a finalist for the 2020 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. The event kicks off at 6pm. Like all of our virtual programs\, this event will be recorded and available for you to re-watch on our website. \nAbout the Author: \nDale Neal is a novelist\, teacher and veteran journalist\, living in Asheville about a mile from the banks of the French Broad River. He is the author of Appalachian Book of the Dead\, a Southern Buddhist thriller that was a finalist for the Thomas Wolfe Literary Award. His previous novels are Cow Across America\, winner of the Novello Literary Award\, and The Half-Life of Home. His short stories and essays have appeared in Arts & Letters\, North Carolina Literary Review\, Carolina Quarterly and elsewhere. He earned an MFA in creative writing from Warren Wilson College. As a reporter for the Asheville Citizen-Times\, he traveled everywhere from Upper Paw Paw in Madison County to Karachi in Pakistan\, covering culture\, books\, religion\, business\, science and technology. He currently teaches fiction and nonfiction at Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Asheville Center for Graduate Studies. \n  \nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nYou must register and purchase a ticket for this virtual event. A confirmation and Zoom link will be emailed to you. For questions contact Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org \n 
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/litcafe-dale-neal-on-appalachian-book-of-the-dead-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T200000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
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SUMMARY:WNC History Lecture Series: Sites of Resistance
DESCRIPTION:For the fifth installment in our Intro to WNC Lecture Series\, we are joined by two researchers and historians who will present on sites of African American history and resistance here in western North Carolina. Ronnie Pepper will discuss his research into the Kingdom of Happy Land\, demonstrating the importance of viewing it from an African American perspective. Lisa R. Withers will present a portion of her dissertation research into the Negro Motorist Green Book sites as part of a network of resistance from discrimination. The two guests will answer questions at the end in a Q&A. Be sure to join us Thursday\, June 24 at 6:30pm! \nAbout the Speakers: \nRonnie Pepper \nRonnie Pepper grew up in Hendersonville and served in the U.S. army before becoming a Head Start teacher. In addition to researching and telling the story of the Happy Land Kingdom\, Ronnie serves his community on numerous boards. He also serves as the Chair of the Black History Research Committee of Henderson County. He has travelled abroad representing Henderson County groups\, and has won several awards for his work including the Spirit of Diversity Award by the Latino Advocacy Coalition of Henderson County and the Scholastic Early Childhood Professional Award. Ronnie is currently a librarian at the Hendersonville County Public Library\, and a storyteller in the region. \nLisa R. Withers \nLisa R. Withers is a doctoral candidate at North Carolina State University\, where she is currently working on a dissertation entitled “The Negro Motorist Green Book and African American Community History.” Her research examines the people associated with North Carolina’s Green Book listings who helped to facilitate African American travel through the state. Lisa earned a BA in African & Afro-American Studies with a History Minor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a MA in History with a Museum Studies Concentration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her professional experiences include working in university archives\, historic house museums\, historic sites\, local history museums\, and teaching undergraduate history survey courses. \n  \nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \n  \nThis event is brought to you by the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCA (OLLI). You must register for this virtual event. A Zoom link will be emailed to you. For questions\, contact Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org \n 
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/wnc-history-lecture-series-sites-of-resistance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T190000
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SUMMARY:LitCafé: Historic Tales of Sylva and Jackson County w Jim Buchanan
DESCRIPTION:Our LitCafé series continues as author and WNCHA board member Jim Buchanan discusses his recently-published work Historic Tales of Sylva and Jackson County. His book was a nominee for the 2020 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. Join us Tuesday\, July 13 at 6pm for this virtual event. \nThe Author: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Jackson County native\, Sylva-Webster and Western Carolina University graduate\, Jim Buchanan has been a longtime mountain journalist\, working from Cashiers to Asheville to his current job as Special Projects editor for the Sylva Herald. He is a board member of the Western North Carolina Historical Association and has won numerous awards for columns and editorials from the North Carolina Press Association. \n\n\n\nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nYou must pre-register for this virtual event. A Zoom link will be emailed to you. For questions\, email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/litcafe-historic-tales-of-sylva-and-jackson-county-w-jim-buchanan/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T200000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
CREATED:20210713T163255Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Historic Cemetery Community
DESCRIPTION:Your cemetery has an important story! How do you expand your reach\, develop community buy-in\, and build the public and professional relationship you need? Join the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission\, the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology\, and the South Asheville Cemetery Association for a FREE evening online workshop featuring professionals and community cemetery groups who are finding success. \nPanelists Olivia Gibson Metz of the South Asheville Cemetery Association and St. John A Church\, Trey Tingle of the Kenilworth Residents Association\, and DeWayne Barton of Hood Huggers\, International will speak about about community involvement in Asheville’s historic African American cemeteries. \nDate: Thursday\, July 22\, 2021\nTime: 7:00 pm EDT\nTo sign up: AAHC.NC.GOV/events
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/building-a-historic-cemetery-community/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T193000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
CREATED:20210225T182115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T192935Z
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SUMMARY:WNC History Lecture Series: Literature and Stereotypes
DESCRIPTION:All good things must come to an end. On Thursday\, July 29\, Dr. Erica Abrams Locklear of UNCA will conclude our Intro to WNC Lecture Series with a discussion of literature and stereotypes of western North Carolina and Appalachia. From traveler accounts and color writers\, to stereotyped hillbillies and a romanticized land\, this presentation examines the changes in the depictions of this region and its peoples over time. Join us at 6:30pm for this virtual event. \nErica Abrams Locklear is professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. A Western North Carolina native\, she writes about food\, Appalachia\, and the South. Her first book\, Negotiating a Perilous Empowerment: Appalachian Women’s Literacies\, explores the identity conflicts that literacy attainment can cause for mountain women. Her current project\, Appalachia on the Table\, investigates representations of mountain food from the late nineteenth century to today. \nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nThis event is brought to you by the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCA (OLLI). For questions\, email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org \nDr. Erica Abrams Locklear
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/wnc-history-lecture-series-literature-and-stereotypes/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T123000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
CREATED:20210415T190700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T164101Z
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SUMMARY:WNCHA Outdoor Experiences: The Buncombe Turnpike
DESCRIPTION:Ready to hit the old dusty trail and explore the history of the Buncombe Turnpike? \nJoin us Saturday\, August 7 as special guest Lauren May of the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site partners with the Western North Carolina Historical Association to lead a hike in the historic Saluda Gap. This area was the southern terminus of the Buncombe Turnpike along the NC/SC border. The route ran north through this pass\, predominantly along the French Broad River\, to the NC/TN border\, and was a vital transportation route for livestock drovers and early travelers. It also connects the history of both Vance Birthplace and the Smith-McDowell House where WNCHA is based. \nThe Hike:\nDate: Sat\, August 7 \nTime:10am-12:00pm \nDistance: 2.2 miles \nLocation: Palmetto Trail – Saluda Mountains Passage -Talisman Camp Trailhead (Anders Rd\, Zirconia\, NC) \nWhat to Bring: Mask\, sturdy shoes or hiking boots\, 16+ oz water\, any snacks or medicines needed \nNote: Parking is limited (8-10 cars) and we may contact participants to arrange carpooling depending on registration. \nCovid Precautions:\nSafety is the highest priority of this event. No hike is guaranteed to be safe\, and no outing during Covid is either. To minimize risks\, we will require participants to abide by these guidelines. Failure to adhere may result in cancellation or a participant being asked to leave. \n\nParticipants must sign a waiver in advance virtually via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/ytFcw27ytS2TUasGA\nNobody with visible symptoms will be allowed. Those who feel unwell or feel they may have been exposed are asked not to attend. Refunds are available.\nSocial distancing is encouraged while we hike.\n\n\nRain Date:\nUnless the weather is heavily rainy or presents another severe challenge\, the hike will proceed. If we have to reschedule\, participants will be notified by phone/email by 8pm the evening prior\, and a new date will be announced in short order. \n  \nHike Leaders:\nLauren May currently serves as the assistant site manager at the Vance Birthplace\, a state historic site in Weaverville\, NC. In this role\, Lauren is responsible for crafting education programs\, caring for the site’s artifact collection\, planning special events\, and creating all social media content. This last responsibility places her firmly on the interpretive frontline\, engaging with complex histories in a digital landscape. Before joining the staff at the Vance Birthplace\, Lauren earned her MA in Public History from North Carolina State University and acquired over six years of experience interpreting North Carolina history at museums and historic sites. \nTrevor Freeman is the public programs director for the Western North Carolina Historical Association. He is a native of Rutherford County and a proud alumnus of Appalachian State University. He also has an MA in American History from East Carolina University. He is especially interested in environmental and and American Revolutionary War history\, and anything to do with western North Carolina. \n  \nTickets:\nPurchase Tickets Here \n$10 for WNCHA members/ $20 for General Admission. We also have free\, community funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nQuestions/concerns? Email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/wncha-outdoor-experiences-the-buncombe-turnpike/
LOCATION:Palmetto Trail\, Anders Road\, Zirconia\, NC\, 28718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T193000
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SUMMARY:Shiloh\, Past and Present
DESCRIPTION:Join us (virtually) on Thursday\, August 12 at 6:30pm as we bring you a multi-generational discussion of Asheville’s historic Shiloh community. We are joined by a special moderator—Jefferson Ellison of JAWBREAKING Creative. \nFounded by newly freed people after the Civil War\, Shiloh is one of Asheville’s oldest historically Black communities. Due to construction of the Biltmore Estate\, and later changes wrought by highway and interstate development\, the community boundaries have changed over the last century and a half. Many locals still refer to both old and new Shiloh. In this special panel\, community historian Anita White-Carter and a young filmmaker and activist\, Ria Young\, will join us to discuss their research\, memories\, and past and present connections to this community and its residents. Our presenters will also answer audience questions in a Q&A session at the end. \nAbout the Speakers: \nAnita White-Carter grew up in Shiloh and has spent most of her adult years in the community.  She retired from the UNC-Asheville library after 30 years as a Public Services Librarian.  She established the Shiloh Little Free Library located in the Shiloh Community Garden.  She is active in the community and is currently researching the history of the neighborhood. She is a graduate of Allen High School (Asheville)\, Bennett College (Greensboro)\, and the University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania). \n  \n  \nMaria “Ria” Young is a former collegiate All-American Basketball Player\, director\, writer\, author\, screen and playwright from Asheville\, NC. She hails from the Shiloh community who have heavily influenced the stories she tells. In 2017\, Maria released her memoir Lost In A Game: The Road To Self Discovery detailing her collegiate journey as a black athlete with little to no self identity navigating the trails and tribulations of collegiate basketball at a PWI. Maria has taken her story all over the southeast during speaking engagements at multiple colleges/universities and high schools. She made her stage and directorial debut in ‘Transition’\, which is her last extension of her 2017 memoir in December of 2020\, followed by her directorial debut of ‘The Power Of Our Village‘ short in February of 2021. \n  \nTickets: $3 for WNCHA members/ $7 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nYou must pre-register for this virtual event. A Zoom link will be send to you in a confirmation email. This event will be recorded and available on our website afterward. For any questions email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/shiloh-past-and-present/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T190000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
CREATED:20210727T190105Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Exhibit Opening Reception and Pickin' in the Parlor
DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather forecast and rising COVID cases in Buncombe County we are canceling this event. So sorry for the inconvenience. Stay safe! \nJoin the Western North Carolina Historical Association for a reception marking the official opening of the exhibit\, “Unearthing Our Forgotten Past: Fort San Juan\,” on Wednesday\, August 18 from 5:30 – 7:00pm. We’ll have refreshments\, live old-time music\, yard games\, and more. \nBring a lawn chair to sit and listen to live music on the lawn!
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-pickin-in-the-parlor/
LOCATION:Smith-McDowell House\, 283 Victoria Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T190000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
CREATED:20210608T202915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T004441Z
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SUMMARY:LitCafé: Anne Chesky Smith Presents Murder at Asheville's Battery Park Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Join us live via Zoom Tuesday\, August 24 at 6PM for a special LitCafé event. WNCHA Executive Director Anne Chesky Smith will discuss her new book Murder at Asheville’s Battery Park Hotel: The Search for Helen Clevenger’s Killer\, out July 26. \nIn 1936\, Helen Clevenger’s uncle discovered her bloodied body crumpled on the floor of her small room in Asheville’s grand Battery Park Hotel. She had been shot through the chest. Buncombe County sheriff Laurence Brown\, up for reelection\, desperately searched for the white teenager’s killer as the public clamored for answers. Even after Sheriff Brown secured a confession from a young Black man\, many southerners feared that the crime had not been solved. Author Anne Chesky Smith weaves together varying accounts of the murder and investigation to expose a complex and disturbing chapter in Asheville’s history. Anne will also lead us in an audience Q&A session at the conclusion of the program. \nAnne Chesky Smith \nAbout the Author: Anne Chesky Smith holds MA degrees in Appalachian studies and cultural anthropology. She serves as the executive director of the Western North Carolina Historical Association and lives in Asheville\, North Carolina\, with her family. \n  \nTickets: This is a free event. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your registration. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets for future events at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. Registrants will receive an email with their Zoom link. \n \n  \nLocation: This is now a virtual event\, held via Zoom. \nPurchase the Book: You can pre-order your copy at Malaprop’s. Event registrants will receive a 10% discount code to use for your online purchase when you purchase your ticket. \nFor questions about this event\, email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/litcafe-anne-chesky-smith-presents-murder-at-ashevilles-battery-park-hotel/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 283 Victoria Road\, Asheville\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T190000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
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SUMMARY:LitCafé: Peter Barr Presents Exploring North Carolina's Lookout Towers
DESCRIPTION:LitCafé continues Tuesday\, September 7 at 6PM. We are joined by Peter Barr who will discuss his recently-published book\, Exploring North Carolina’s Lookout Towers: A Guide to Hikes and Vistas. This event airs live and will be recorded as well. As usual\, we will hold a Q&A session following Peter’s presentation. \nAbout the Author: Peter Barr has served as the trails director for Conserving Carolina since 2010\, and has led the creation of over 25-miles of trail in the Hickory Nut Gorge since then. He is an avid hiker who has thru-hiked the Appalachian trail and reached the highest peak in all 100 NC counties and 40 states\, He also initiated the North Carolina chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association which works to restore and preserve historic fire lookout towers in western NC. Peter joins us while he and his wife Allison are travelling the country in a solar-equipped RV. \nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nFor questions email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/litcafe-peter-barr-presents-exploring-north-carolinas-lookout-towers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T150000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
CREATED:20210707T145341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T205935Z
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SUMMARY:WNCHA Outdoor Experiences: Paddle the French Broad
DESCRIPTION:“For the French Broad is\, above all\, a region of life\, with all the richness and paradox of life. Water\, forests\, plants\, animals\, people: thronging here in rare and wonderful variety.” – Wilma Dykeman\, The French Broad\n\n\nOn Saturday\, September 11\, the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA)\, in partnership with Montreat College’s Outdoor Recreation Studies department\, will lead a guided paddle tour of one river section that exemplifies Dykeman’s depiction. \nJoin us at Amboy Road River Park as we prepare to float 6.5 miles through the River Arts District and beyond to Woodfin Riverside Park. This float\, with four interpretive stops and one stop for lunch\, will take approximately five hours. We will learn about this river section’s natural and cultural history including the tenuous relationship between humans and the river. We will view several historic crossings and bridges\, see the damage and legacy of various floods\, learn about the creatures that call this river basin home\, and examine more recent efforts to care for and sustainably utilize the French Broad. This particular section is relatively calm\, with no substantial rapids but several rocky shoals to navigate. Some paddling experience is recommended but not required. Montreat College will provide the canoes as well as the safety gear and briefing. Participants may bring their own canoes/kayaks as well. Drivers will be shuttled back to Amboy Road River Park in a group van. \nThe Details\nDate: Saturday\, September 11\, 2020 at 9:45am (Rain date: Saturday\, September 18)\nTime: 9:45am – 3:30pm\nMeet at: Amboy River Road Park (180 Amboy Road\, Asheville) by 9:45.\nPark at: Amboy Riverfront Park OR Karen Cragnolin Park (190 Amboy Road\, Asheville). If parking at Amboy is full\, simply park at the nearby Cragnolin Park and walk to Amboy Riverfront Park where we will put into the water. Canoes will be waiting for you there.\nCost: $30 for WNCHA members/$40 for non-members ($15/$20 if bringing personal watercraft). *We also have two no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise* \nRegistration: Register at the bottom of the page to reserve your spot. There are two spots in each boat. Register together to ensure you are placed in the same boat\, or send an email to education@wnchistory.org to request your seating arrangement. \nWhat to Bring: Plenty of water (min 32 oz.)\, an easy-to-eat lunch\, river clothes and appropriate footwear/sandals\, sunscreen\, hat (recommended)\, dry bag (recommended). \nNote: The highest priority of this event is safety\, though we cannot guarantee this. Participants are required to sign a waiver beforehand. Our group size is also limited to 25 individual participants. Inexperienced paddlers will receive a brief practice coaching from outing leaders before we embark as a group. \nWaiver: https://forms.gle/m8bkUfhS9j8DRf1N9 \nFor questions\, please email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/wncha-outdoor-experiences-paddle-the-french-broad/
LOCATION:Amboy Road River Park\, 180 Amboy Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
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SUMMARY:Guastavino Marker Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Join the Guastavino Alliance\, Swannanoa Valley Museum\, and Western North Carolina Historical Association on Monday\, September 13\, 2021 at 10:30 am for the unveiling and dedication of a new NC Highway Historical Marker recognizing Rafael Guastavino’s vault and dome tile work and marking the site of his Black Mountain estate\, Rhododendron. After the dedication\, we’ll meet at Rhododendron (now Christmount Conference Center) for refreshments and self-guided walking tour of the former Guastavino estate. \nDate: Monday\, September 13\, 2021\nTime: 10:30am – Noon\nLocation: The marker will be placed at the Interstate 40 interchange in Black Mountain (Exit 64). We will meet on the sidewalk at the stoplight on the southwest corner of the intersection (corner closest to Ingles/McDonalds). Parking is available in the Ingles parking lot. The reception and tour will take place after the event at Christmount Conference Center (222 Fern Way\, Black Mountain\, NC 28711). \n 
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/guastavino-marker-dedication/
LOCATION:Christmount Conference Center\, 222 Fern Way\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dedication
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T140000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
CREATED:20210803T173908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T160725Z
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SUMMARY:WNCHA Outdoor Experiences: Big Ivy Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Western North Carolina Historical Association Saturday\, September 25 at 11am as we tour the Big Ivy Historical Park. \nNOTE: The planned hiking portion of this outing to Little Snowball Mountain is suspended unless road access and trail conditions improve. As of 9/1/21\, we plan to offer only the tour of the historical park with interpretation there. \nBuncombe County’s Big Ivy region is a special place. Hemmed in by mountains and\, more recently\, national forest land\, this valley which encompasses the communities of Barnardsville and Dillingham provides a chance to look at bigger trends in western North Carolina history\, including perceptions of isolation versus connectivity\, changing economies\, and even the later influence of the CCC and federal land agencies. We will tour the Big Ivy Historical Park\, former home to a CCC camp which constructed the Little Snowball Mountain fire tower. The tower once overlooked Big Ivy but now resides in the historic park.  \nDetails\nDate and Time: Sat\, September 25—11AM – 2PM \nLocation: Big Ivy Historical Park (550 Dillingham Rd\, Barnardsville\, NC 28709)  \nDifficulty Level: The Big Ivy Historical Park stop is easily accessible. \nWhat to Bring: Beverage and bagged lunch or snacks\, mask.  \n  \nCovid Precautions:\nSafety is the highest priority of this event. No hike is guaranteed to be safe\, and no outing during Covid is either. To minimize risks\, we will require participants to abide by these guidelines. Failure to adhere may result in cancellation or a participant being asked to leave. \n\nParticipants must sign a waiver in advance virtually via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/BNB2rAb9mjtgmPQD6\nWe are limited to 25 participants total for each hike\nNobody with visible symptoms will be allowed. Those who feel unwell or feel they may have been exposed are asked not to attend. Refunds are available.\nMask usage is encouraged when participants are close together or inside buildings.\nSocial distancing is encouraged while we hike.\n\nRain Date:\nUnless the weather is heavily rainy or presents another severe challenge\, the hike will proceed. If we have to reschedule\, participants will be notified by phone/email by 8pm the evening prior\, and a new date will be announced in short order. \nOuting Leaders:\nTrevor Freeman is the public programs director for the Western North Carolina Historical Association. He is a native of Rutherford County and a proud alumnus of Appalachian State University. He also has an MA in American History from East Carolina University. He is especially interested in environmental and and American Revolutionary War history\, and anything to do with western North Carolina. \nTickets: Free. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets to other events at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nQuestions/concerns? Email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org \n(Image courtesy Big Ivy Historical Park)
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/wncha-outdoor-experiences-big-ivy-hike/
LOCATION:Big Ivy Historical Park\, 550 Dillingham Rd\, Barnardsville\, NC\, 28709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T193000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205351
CREATED:20210907T174640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T162319Z
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SUMMARY:WNCHA Presents: Dr. David Moore on Native American Resistance to the16th-Century Spanish Invasion of Western North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Join the Western North Carolina Historical Association Thursday\, September 30 at 6:30PM for this special virtual event. We will explore the history and the modern archaeology behind the travelling exhibit Unearthing Our Forgotten Past: Fort San Juan\, now on display at the Smith-McDowell House Museum. \nDr. David Moore will describe excavations of the Berry site\, the location of the 16th-century Native American town of Joara and the Spanish occupation of Fort San Juan. The construction of Fort San Juan in 1567 constituted the first European settlement in the interior of the United States. Moore will describe the excavations carried out since 1986 and will discuss the fate of the Spanish fort as well as the impact of the Spanish invasion on the Native peoples of the North Carolina Piedmont. \n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nDavid Moore has worked on archaeological sites in western North Carolina since 1978.  He received his B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley and his MA and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill. He served as the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology’s Western Office archaeologist in Asheville for 18 years before becoming a full-time faculty member at Warren Wilson College in 2000. \nDr. Moore leads the Berry site excavation project in Morganton\, NC\, and serves as the Senior Archeologist for the Exploring Joara Foundation in Morganton\, NC. He is the author of Catawba Valley Mississippian: Ceramics\, Chronology\, and Catawba Indians.  He is also co-author of\, Fort San Juan and the Limits of Empire\, the first book on the Berry site excavations. In December 2019\, Moore and his colleagues received one of 12 “Discovery Awards” at the Shanghai Archaeology Forum in Shanghai\, China. \nAs Senior Archaeologist with the Exploring Joara Foundation\, David helps to lead one of the largest public archaeology programs in the eastern United States. The Exploring Joara Foundation reaches thousands of participants who learn about local archaeology and history through programs at the Berry site and at the Catawba Meadows Park Living History Village in Morganton. \nDr. David Moore \nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nThis event airs live via Zoom and will be recorded as well. We will hold a Q&A session following Dr. Moore’s presentation. This event is brought to you by the Western North Carolina Historical Association and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville.  \nFor questions email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org \n  \n 
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/wncha-presents-dr-david-moore-on-fort-san-juan/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Webinar
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SUMMARY:WNCHA Lectures: The Marion Mill Massacre in Memory
DESCRIPTION:Join the Western NC Historical Association Thursday\, October 14 at 6PM via Zoom as we kick off a month of programming centered on labor and mill history in WNC. \nOn October 2\, 1929\, deputies killed six textile workers at the Marion Manufacturing Company mill\, marking one of the deadliest labor strikes in the South. This event occurred in conjunction with other strikes that year in Tennessee and Gastonia\, North Carolina during a period of fighting over unionization. This episode has been somewhat forgotten in local and Appalachian history and many misconceptions have persisted about its causes and actors. Join us for this virtual program where we will explore the history and memory of this event. \nAbout the Presenter: \nFirst generation college graduate Megan Stevens focused her academic career on researching a relatively dark and unknown aspect of her small hometown’s past. Nestled in the foothills of Southern Appalachia\, Marion\, NC played host to one of the bloodiest mill strikes of the day. Stevens’ B.A. and M.A. degrees\, both from UNC-Charlotte\, centered on the causes\, strike and ensuing fallout as well as how it affects the region today. She was awarded the Kings Mountain Southern History Scholarship for her work\, and is a member of several history organizations. \nStevens currently works in her hometown with the Marion Business Association as the events and small business outreach coordinator and teaches as an adjunct History Professor at McDowell Technical Community College. \nMegan Stevens \nTickets: Free for WNCHA members/ $5 for General Admission. We also have no-cost\, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund\, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. \nFor questions email Trevor Freeman at education@wnchistory.org \n(Image: Asheville Citizen\, October 4\, 1929) \n  \n  \n  \nWestern North Carolina Historical Association received an American Rescue Plan Humanities Grant from North Carolina Humanities\, www.nchumanities.org. Funding for this grant was provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act economic stabilization plan. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of North Carolina Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://wnchistory.org/event/wncha-lectures-the-marion-mill-massacre-in-memory/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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