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Take a Drive In Brevard This Fall

Take a Drive In Brevard This Fall

Take a Drive In Brevard This Fall Fall is a stunning time to visit Transylvania County, and we are ready to welcome you!  So, whether you’re cruising in a sleek convertible or packing the family into the minivan, a fall drive through Transylvania County is an experience you won’t want to miss. Now more than ever, it is important for you to Explore Responsibly by being mindful of your footprint and making choices that support our community. Make sure to stop by our locally owned shops, restaurants, and attractions, all eager to provide you with a warm and memorable experience. We encourage you to book a night or two in one of our many lodging options.  PISGAH HIGHWAY TO CRADLE OF FORESTRY AND BACK Pisgah Highway, US 276, serves as both a wonderful introduction to the county and a splendid opportunity to see fall color thanks to the dramatic elevation changes along the route. To start, enter the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest on US 276 and begin heading north. You’ll encounter several great attractions and stops, including the Pisgah Ranger Station and Visitor Center, Looking Glass Falls, and the Cradle of Forestry. Sliding Rock Recreational Area is currently closed for the season.  Once you reach the Cradle of Forestry, a 6,500-acre site nestled in the Pisgah National Forest, you can stop by the Discovery Center to learn about the history of forest conservation and management in Pisgah National Forest. It is filled with informative and interactive displays... Read More
Mountain Monarch Festival

Mountain Monarch Festival

UPDATE: EVENT CANCELED! Due to extreme weather conditions, the Mountain Monarch Festival has been canceled for this year. Gorges State Park will be closed from Wed., Sept. 25 through Sun., Sept. 29 out of an abundance of caution. Please visit us next year as we celebrate the migration of these marvelous monarchs!   Gorges State Park in Transylvania County will host its third annual Mountain Monarch Festival at the park’s visitor center. The festival celebrates the monarch butterfly during its migration and brings attention to the species’ declining numbers. The festival will offer educational programs and exhibits featuring the monarch butterfly, including monarch-themes children’s crafts, food trucks, a live photo board, face painting by Color Me Happy, local art for sale and a Monarch Migration Passport to lead families through monarch-themed activities. The featured speaker, Joyce Pearsall, Conservation Specialist with Monarch Watch and a Master Gardener, will speak about “The World of Monarch Butterflies.” Other speaker sessions include “Monarch Life Cycle and Tagging,” by Brian Bockhahn, education specialist for the Noth Carolina State Parks, and “Butterfly Gardening,” by Bryan Thompkins, wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The event, activities and programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required and is available until 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Please register here. Registration will close once we reach capacity, so register early. The event will be held rain or shine. The Mountain Monarch Festival is sponsored by Friends of Gorges State Park and organized in... Read More
Decorating with Dried Flowers Workshop

Decorating with Dried Flowers Workshop

In this three-hour workshop, participants will explore creative uses of flowers as common as those growing in their own backyards. Participants will go home with a glass jar with lid that they will decorate with dried flowers. In addition to the creativity, participants will have the option to take a guided tour of the historical Allison-Deaver House with Transylvania County Historical Society president, Marjorie... Read More
Greilsammer Conducts Mozart and Beethoven

Greilsammer Conducts Mozart and Beethoven

Acclaimed pianist and conductor David Greilsammer makes his first appearance at Brevard, conducting Mozart’s reflective and intimate C minor concerto from the keyboard. The concert opens with Rossini’s charming Cinderella Overture, and concludes with Beethoven’s 4th Symphony, at once relaxed and lyrical, yet driven by its classically contained power. Brevard Sinfonia David Greilsammer, conductor and piano GIOACHINO ROSSINI Overture to La Cenerentola W.A. MOZART Piano Concerto in C minor, K. 491 LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No.... 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