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Riverfest 2024!

Riverfest 2024!

The Transylvania French Broad Stewards, the Town of Rosman, Conserving Carolina, and Headwaters Outfitters are joining up again to put on the ninth annual Upper French Broad Riverfest and invite residents and visitors to come spend a fun day celebrating the river! Join us at Champion Park in Rosman, NC for a free, family-friendly festival with live local music, hands-on educational activities from many local businesses, and interactive displays about the French Broad River! There will be free tubing for everyone, food trucks (Local Harvester, Travelin Dough, and Jenny’s Minis Donut Bus!), and more (and don’t forget your swimsuit!)! This event also coincides with the annual Headwaters Outfitters Hellbender 20-Miler Relay Canoe Race! Cut off for race registration is May 18th, so sign up today! Exhibitors include: Headwaters Outfitters, Pisgah River Rangers, Oxbow R Snorkeling, Mills River Partnership, Transylvania Bird Club, Brevard Clay, North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Transylvania County Center, Transylvania County Library, North Carolina Forest Service, FIND Outdoors, Conserving Carolina, Asheville Greenworks, MountainTrue, Transylvania County Solid Waste, Friends of DuPont Forest, Audubon Society, League of Women Voters, NC Arboretum, Citizen Climate Lobby, Brevard Dog Park, NC Leave No Trace, Pisgah Chapter Trout Unlimited, Earthshine Nature Programs, and more! This event is sponsored by the Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority and Davidson River... Read More
Appalachian Folk Festival

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 will also have the opportunity to observe artisans at work, peruse historical displays, tour the 1815 Allison Deaver House, and participate in activities suitable for all ages. Admission to the festival is free, and visitors are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the day-long... Read More
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

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 arranged for $5 per person by contacting us at... Read More
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

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 arranged for $5 per person by contacting us at... Read More
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

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 arranged for $5 per person by contacting us at... Read More
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

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 arranged for $5 per person by contacting us at... Read More
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

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 arranged for $5 per person by contacting us at... Read More
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

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 arranged for $5 per person by contacting us at... Read More
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

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 arranged for $5 per person by contacting us at... Read More
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

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 arranged for $5 per person by contacting us at... Read More
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

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 arranged for $5 per person by contacting us at... Read More
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture

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 arranged for $5 per person by contacting us at... Read More