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Appalachian Folk Festival
The Transylvania Heritage Museum is excited to announce the upcoming 3rd Annual Appalachian Folk Festival, taking place on Saturday, June 29th at the Allison Deaver House in Pisgah Forest, NC. This event will showcase a variety of performers including the Pearls, the J Creek Cloggers featuring Zeb Ross, and Appalachian Blues artist Laura Blackley. Attendees…
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Exploring West Main Guided Walking Tour
Explore Brevard and learn about the early families and architecture of West Mains from a different perspective while walking behind buildings and through alleyways. The Tour departs the Transylvania Heritage Museum. The cost is $10 per person, and reservations are required by contacting the Transylvania Museum at 884-2347 or via email at program.transylvaniaheritage@gmail.com.
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Silvermont Second Floor House Museum
Silvermont Mansion, built by Transylvania Industrialist Joseph Silversteen in 1917, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Second Floor House Museum has been furnished with original Silversteen furnishings and houses many of the family’s personal belongings.
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Vermächtnisse der Berge: Die Kultur der Appalachen erforschen
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be…
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Historic Town Square Extended Tour
This extended tour allows guests to see areas of buildings not usually open to the public. This tour required the ability to walk stairs, and participants must pass through the metal detector at the County Courthouse. The tour is limited to 8 people, costing $20 per person. Meet at the Gazebo at 2:00 pm. Contact…
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East Main & Silvermont Extended Tour
During this extended tour, learn about early to mid-20th century boarding houses and explore Silvermont, home of industrialist Joseph Silversteen and his family. The Silvermont portion of the tour includes the Second Floor House Museum and the third floor, which has not been refurbished. Participants will be required to climb two sets of stairs. The…
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The WNC FLYER celebrates 20 years in 2024!
WNC FLYER Presented by Hunter Subaru. A Scenic Ride through the Mountains of Western North Carolina brought to you by Blue Ridge Bicycle Club starting at Oskar Blues Brewery. Brevard, North Carolina. NEW FOR 2024: This year the ride will be followed by a very special, 20th Annual Celebration Party, FREE for all ride participants.…
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Historic Probart Guided Walking Tour
Learn how Transylvania County and Brevard were established and about early leaders. The tour departs from the Heritage Museum at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per person. Reservations are required by contacting the Transylvania Museum via email at program.transylvaniaheritage@gmail.com.
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French Broad River Series: LEARN! – Salamanders of Western NC
Conserving Carolina and the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Transylvania County Center are offering a series of lectures, April – July, to better acquaint the public with the French Broad River, considered one of the oldest rivers in the world. Join us for a presentation by naturalist and educator, Tim Lee, and learn about the salamanders of…
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Summer Concert Series – His & Hers
The series will conclude on June 28 with the Winston-Salem based band His & Hers. Fronted by a husband and wife duo, this four-piece brand will bring the familiar sound of folk/bluegrass, Americanagrass if you will, to our mountain home. The performance is sure to provide a fitting send-off to the series.