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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 […]
The ever-popular Aluminum Tree exhibit will open on November 12th at the Transylvania Heritage Museum. This year, twenty vintage trees will be decorated with the colors and themes of the 1970s. Make plans to visit and enjoy a blast from the past with this wacky, retro display featuring the Age of Disco, the introduction of […]
Local artisan Becky Garrison will discuss and demonstrate the way early settlers used natural materials to dye their fibers and color their fabrics.
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, […]
Explore Brevard and learn about the early families and architecture of West Mains from a different perspective while walking behind buildings and through alleyways.
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.
Step back in time and celebrate the 1960's at The Aluminum Tree & Ornament Museum (ATOM) Featuring Barbie, Bell Bottoms, and Beatlemania! The Museum is open Thursday-Saturday, noon until 4 pm. Please note: The Museum will be closed on Thanksgiving and the week of Christmas.
Becky Garrison, a local spinner and crafter, will demonstrate various yarn painting and dying techniques.
Learn about the people behind the formation of Transylvania County and the establishment of the City of Brevard by visiting several namesakes throughout Brevard. Departs from the Transylvania Heritage Museum at 10:30. Cost $5 per person, children under 10 free with paying adult. Reserve a space by sending an email to curator@transylvaniaheritage.org
The ATOM Aluminum Tree Exhibit at The Transylvania Heritage Museum will open Saturday November 7th at 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM This year will feature "Colors of the 50's" with Elvis and Marilyn Monroe as the "stars"... also a wonderful display of Shiny Brite ornaments, a room of "Color of the 50's" and Historical photos […]
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