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Appalachian Folk Festival

Enjoy a tour of the 1815 Allison Deaver House, the oldest frame house west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as craft booths, artisans at work, mountain music, presenters, and children’s activities. Bring the family, a blanket, or chairs, and join us for the day. ... Read More

Appalachian Folk Festival

This time, the event is on, rain or shine! Enjoy a tour of the 1815 Allison Deaver House, the oldest frame house west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as craft booths, artisans at work, mountain music, presenters, and children’s activities.  Featuring the Junior Appalachian Musicians Ensemble Ravensbrook Road, Skyward Blue, Lynn Goldsmith, and the Jeter Mountain Band. Bring the family, a blanket, or chairs, and join us for the day. ... Read More

Fiber Dying Demostration

Local artisan Becky Garrison will discuss and demonstrate the way early settlers used natural materials to dye their fibers and color their fabrics.

Women in Appalachia: Spotlight Selena Robinson

Local historian Yvonne McCall Dickson moderates this living documentary produced and directed by Tammy Hopkins in association with the Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association in 2000. Each segment spotlights a woman of Appalachia, with background information provided before the showing and a time of discussion following. This program is sponsored by NC Humanities, the state affiliation of the National Endowment for the... Read More

Women in Appalachia: Spotlight Selena Robinson

Local historian Yvonne McCall Dickson moderates this living documentary produced and directed by Tammy Hopkins in association with the Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association in 2000. Each segment spotlights a woman of Appalachia, with background information provided before the showing and a time of discussion following. This program is sponsored by NC Humanities, the state affiliation of the National Endowment for the... Read More
Woody Platt + Shannon Whitworth

Woody Platt + Shannon Whitworth

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shannon Whitworth and her husband Woody Platt take the stage for a rare duo performance featuring a collection of Whitworth’s original compositions along with many of the couple’s... Read More

Hands on History: Pioneer Village

Our Cherokee and Pioneer “Hands-on History” experiences provide guests with historical perspective and hands-on activities to learn about life in the 1800s. Our Pioneer Village experience includes activities such as blacksmithing, candle-making, fiber arts,... Read More