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“Soldier’s Pride” is the name quilter Karen Dever gave to the the patriotic handmade quilt she has generously donated as a fund-raiser raffle for the museum. Raffle tickets are now on sale at the museum for $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Also, Dever’s book, Soldier’s Pride & More is for sale (a limited supply) […]
Join us Wednesday evenings 5 pm - 7 pm for some fun & games. Borrow our boards or bring your own!
On select Fridays in May and September, we offer our most popular guided paddling trip “Discovery at Dusk”. Discovery at Dusk is a series of guided evening paddling trips that balance nature observation with the quiet relaxation of an river outing. Guest must arrive by 3:30pm to check in; each trip departs by 4 p.m. […]
Join us at Transylvania Community Arts Council for the opening reception of Flower Power!, an exhibition of fine art and craft, on Friday, May 6th, from 5-6.30 pm. Meet the artists, explore the exhibit, and enjoy refreshments with fellow art enthusiasts! This event is open to the public.
Come celebrate Mother's Day with DD Bullwinkel's!! We will be hosting a demo hike in Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, NC at Cove Creek Falls. Post hike we will return to D.D. Bullwinkel's outfitters for crafts, brews, and lunch! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-in-the-mountains-tickets-311976458987
Join Headwaters Outfitters on select Saturdays: April-June, for their Signs of Spring Guided Paddle This guided canoe or kayak trip balances nature observation with the quiet relaxation of a morning outing on the French Broad River. Departing by 10 a.m. (you must arrive by 9:15 a.m.) from Headwaters Outfitters shop, each canoe trip includes all […]
Discover the link between some of the founding fathers and the town's growth and economy and learn the history of Brevard's oldest structure, the Red House Inn. Departs from the Transylvania Heritage Museum at 10:30 am.
Thursday, May 12 - 7:30 PM | Parker Concert Hall Midori is a visionary artist, activist and educator who explores and builds connections between music and the human experience and breaks with traditional boundaries which makes her one of the most outstanding violinists of our time. As a leading concert violinist for more than 35 […]
Join Headwaters Outfitters on select Saturdays: April-June, for their Signs of Spring Guided Paddle This guided canoe or kayak trip balances nature observation with the quiet relaxation of a morning outing on the French Broad River. Departing by 10 a.m. (you must arrive by 9:15 a.m.) from Headwaters Outfitters shop, each canoe trip includes all […]
Visitors can tour the oldest frame house west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, visit craft booths, see artisans at work, enjoy mountain music, presenters, and children's activities. Musical groups will include the Junior Appalachian Musicians Ravenwood Road, Skyward Blue, Lynn Goldsmith, and the Jeter Mountain Band. There is no charge to attend the event, so […]
Interested in fly fishing, but don’t know if it is right for you? Our Fly Fishing 101 is the perfect class to get started. This School of Trout 3-hour class is a combination of instruction and skill development. One will learn the equipment for getting started, including rods and tackle. Our instructors will teach you […]
Our River Paddling 101 is the perfect class to get you prepared and ready to paddle on the river! Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting a series of River Paddling 101 Introduction Classes. The focus is to promote paddling skills and safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is FREE to the public with reservations. Spaces […]
By Greg Ehr On Wednesday, May 18, at 2:00 p.m., award-winning author James M. Scott, pictured here, will present the free program “Target Tokyo: Jimmy Doolittle and the Raid That Avenged Pearl Harbor,” based on his book of the same title. James M. Scott is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and the author of several critically […]
Join us for great local bluegrass or country music, some dancing, and a home-cooked meal every Friday night until the end of October. Load up the car with your friends, family, and all the children and come up the mountain to Lake Toxaway for some good local fun, some bingo, buy a raffle ticket for […]
This is the first in our series of three races around Brevard in 2022 - Sign-up is on Runsignup.com and is open now
The French Broad River Clean Up remains the best volunteer gig in town! Since the inception of “The Upper French Broad River Clean Up Day” in 1992, the annual river clean-up has netted more than 3,500 garbage bags, 4,500 old tires and roughly 15 additional tons of trash along the upper French Broad. Over 3,000 […]
The 2022 Transylvania Heritage Museum exhibit, Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture, shows how early settlers made their way into the Appalachian Mountains and made them their home. Families with roots in Scotland, Germany and France arrived by way of Virginia or South Carolina with few personal possessions. Using the skills and traditions passed down from ancestors, […]
Norman Krieger is one of the most acclaimed pianists of his generation and is highly regarded as an artist of depth, sensitivity, and virtuosic flair. He is no stranger to Brevard, as he is a seasoned faculty member of Brevard Music Center. He will be joined by Carolina Concert Choir. Program will include: Faure: Requiem […]
Join us on Wednesday, May 25th (5-6.30 pm) to meet Sommer Coen, our Ceramics Studio Manager, learn more about our ceramics classes, enjoy some refreshments - and maybe win a door prize! Bring your friends for some Wednesday afternoon fun!
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 2022 Transylvania Heritage Museum exhibit, Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture, shows how early settlers made their way into the Appalachian Mountains and made them their home. Families with roots in Scotland, Germany and France arrived by way of Virginia or South Carolina with few personal possessions. Using the skills and traditions passed down from ancestors, […]
The 2022 Transylvania Heritage Museum exhibit, Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture, shows how early settlers made their way into the Appalachian Mountains and made them their home. Families with roots in Scotland, Germany and France arrived by way of Virginia or South Carolina with few personal possessions. Using the skills and traditions passed down from ancestors, […]
Join us for great local bluegrass or country music, some dancing, and a home-cooked meal every Friday night until the end of October. Load up the car with your friends, family, and all the children and come up the mountain to Lake Toxaway for some good local fun, some bingo, buy a raffle ticket for […]
Join Headwaters Outfitters on select Saturdays: April-June, for their Signs of Spring Guided Paddle This guided canoe or kayak trip balances nature observation with the quiet relaxation of a morning outing on the French Broad River. Departing by 10 a.m. (you must arrive by 9:15 a.m.) from Headwaters Outfitters shop, each canoe trip includes all […]
The 2022 Transylvania Heritage Museum exhibit, Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture, shows how early settlers made their way into the Appalachian Mountains and made them their home. Families with roots in Scotland, Germany and France arrived by way of Virginia or South Carolina with few personal possessions. Using the skills and traditions passed down from ancestors, […]
Summer Reading Program registration for all ages begins on June 1. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities”. Read all through the summer to earn great prizes! We have four free programs to choose from: Infant & Toddler (birth-2 years), Kids (3 years – 5th grade), and Teens (grades 6-12), and Adult. The programs will […]
Join Sommer for this workshop and learn to create various shaped diffusers using botanicals and stamps!
The 2022 Transylvania Heritage Museum exhibit, Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture, shows how early settlers made their way into the Appalachian Mountains and made them their home. Families with roots in Scotland, Germany and France arrived by way of Virginia or South Carolina with few personal possessions. Using the skills and traditions passed down from ancestors, […]
CRUISE THEN BOOZE $35.00 Per Person/Reservations Required! EVERY FRIDAY EVENING JUNE THROUGH AUGUST. START YOUR SUMMER EVENING OFF RIGHT WITH A 2 HOUR PADDLE TRIP DOWN THE FRENCH BROAD AND END AT OSKAR BLUES BREWERY FOR A COLD CRAFT BEER (Drinks Not Included In Cost). HEADWATERS OUTFITTERS WILL MEET YOU AT OSKAR BLUES BREWERY AT […]
Summer Yoga happens in the Amphitheater Fridays at 10 a.m., June 3 - Aug 26, (no class on June 17). There are no rain dates, but the porch might be an alternate location for gentle rain. Yoga is an ancient practice that uses a series of seated and standing body poses held with a focus […]
White Squirrel 2022 (June 3 and 4) will kick off downtown on Friday evening and run through Saturday afternoon in the heart of downtown with the festivities continuing into Saturday evening with the NC Guitar Celebration at the Brevard Music Center. This event is produced by Mountain Song Productions and hosted by WNC native and renowned guitarist […]
The 2022 Transylvania Heritage Museum exhibit, Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture, shows how early settlers made their way into the Appalachian Mountains and made them their home. Families with roots in Scotland, Germany and France arrived by way of Virginia or South Carolina with few personal possessions. Using the skills and traditions passed down from ancestors, […]
White Squirrel 2022 (June 3 and 4) will kick off downtown on Friday evening and run through Saturday afternoon in the heart of downtown with the festivities continuing into Saturday evening with the NC Guitar Celebration at the Brevard Music Center. This event is produced by Mountain Song Productions and hosted by WNC native and renowned guitarist […]
Join Headwaters Outfitters on select Saturdays: April-June, for their Signs of Spring Guided Paddle This guided canoe or kayak trip balances nature observation with the quiet relaxation of a morning outing on the French Broad River. Departing by 10 a.m. (you must arrive by 9:15 a.m.) from Headwaters Outfitters shop, each canoe trip includes all […]
The 2022 Transylvania Heritage Museum exhibit, Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture, shows how early settlers made their way into the Appalachian Mountains and made them their home. Families with roots in Scotland, Germany and France arrived by way of Virginia or South Carolina with few personal possessions. Using the skills and traditions passed down from ancestors, […]
Check hours of operation before visiting a business. Be prepared with water, food, and first-aid supplies when exploring outdoors.
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