Appalachian Foodways: A Special Tour at Vance Birthplace
Explore Appalachian food traditions on a special tour connecting regional cuisine, daily life, and history at a historic birthplace in Weaverville. Learn how foodways shaped mountain communities across generations.
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Explore Appalachian customs around death and mourning on a guided tour of a historic mountain homestead, tracing funeral traditions, remembrance practices, and regional beliefs surrounding loss.
Explore Appalachian customs around death and mourning on a guided tour of a historic mountain homestead, tracing funeral traditions, remembrance practices, and regional beliefs surrounding loss.
Explore Appalachian customs around death and mourning on a guided tour of a historic mountain homestead, tracing funeral traditions, remembrance practices, and regional beliefs surrounding loss.
A historian-led excursion traces Asheville’s local history through stories, landmarks, and downtown streets, offering context on the people and places that shaped the city.
A historian-led excursion traces Asheville’s local history through stories, landmarks, and downtown streets, offering context on the people and places that shaped the city.
A historian-led excursion traces Asheville’s local history through stories, landmarks, and downtown streets, offering context on the people and places that shaped the city.
Lantern-lit twilight storytelling winds through a historic mountain homestead with eerie Appalachian folk tales and local legends. A family-friendly fall outing blending mild thrills, heritage atmosphere, and nighttime outdoor walking.
Lantern-lit twilight storytelling winds through a historic mountain homestead with eerie Appalachian folk tales and local legends. A family-friendly fall outing blending mild thrills, heritage atmosphere, and nighttime outdoor walking.
Lantern-lit twilight storytelling winds through a historic mountain homestead with eerie Appalachian folk tales and local legends. A family-friendly fall outing blending mild thrills, heritage atmosphere, and nighttime outdoor walking.
Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
A seasonal dinner centered on Appalachian flavors and the regional harvest, set among vineyard scenery in Leicester. A relaxed farm-to-table evening for guests drawn to local food and wine.
A seasonal dinner centered on Appalachian flavors and the regional harvest, set among vineyard scenery in Leicester. A relaxed farm-to-table evening for guests drawn to local food and wine.
A seasonal dinner centered on Appalachian flavors and the regional harvest, set among vineyard scenery in Leicester. A relaxed farm-to-table evening for guests drawn to local food and wine.
Savory sausages take center stage at this annual fall food gathering in Fairview, bringing a countryside festival atmosphere and a chance to celebrate local farm food near Asheville.
Savory sausages take center stage at this annual fall food gathering in Fairview, bringing a countryside festival atmosphere and a chance to celebrate local farm food near Asheville.
Savory sausages take center stage at this annual fall food gathering in Fairview, bringing a countryside festival atmosphere and a chance to celebrate local farm food near Asheville.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
Walk through Cataloochee Valley’s historic structures, including Palmer Chapel and Cemetery, while local historian John Buckner shares stories of the past. Watch for elk and other wildlife along the way.
Walk through Cataloochee Valley’s historic structures, including Palmer Chapel and Cemetery, while local historian John Buckner shares stories of the past. Watch for elk and other wildlife along the way.
Walk through Cataloochee Valley’s historic structures, including Palmer Chapel and Cemetery, while local historian John Buckner shares stories of the past. Watch for elk and other wildlife along the way.
Uncover Asheville’s darker history through true crime stories and local lore on an evening walking tour. A suspenseful, history-focused outing for curious visitors and locals.
Uncover Asheville’s darker history through true crime stories and local lore on an evening walking tour. A suspenseful, history-focused outing for curious visitors and locals.
Uncover Asheville’s darker history through true crime stories and local lore on an evening walking tour. A suspenseful, history-focused outing for curious visitors and locals.
Explore how coffee varieties, origins, and processing methods shape flavor, with a clear introduction to specialty coffee production and the factors behind distinct cups, from bean to brew.
Explore how coffee varieties, origins, and processing methods shape flavor, with a clear introduction to specialty coffee production and the factors behind distinct cups, from bean to brew.
Explore how coffee varieties, origins, and processing methods shape flavor, with a clear introduction to specialty coffee production and the factors behind distinct cups, from bean to brew.
Learn fermentation basics while salting and preparing cabbage into tangy homemade sauerkraut. This practical food preservation workshop explores traditional techniques for safely fermenting vegetables at home.
Learn fermentation basics while salting and preparing cabbage into tangy homemade sauerkraut. This practical food preservation workshop explores traditional techniques for safely fermenting vegetables at home.
Learn fermentation basics while salting and preparing cabbage into tangy homemade sauerkraut. This practical food preservation workshop explores traditional techniques for safely fermenting vegetables at home.
Learn fermentation basics through a hands-on food preservation workshop, preparing sauerkraut while exploring techniques for safely turning cabbage into tangy, probiotic-rich fermented food.
Learn fermentation basics through a hands-on food preservation workshop, preparing sauerkraut while exploring techniques for safely turning cabbage into tangy, probiotic-rich fermented food.
Learn fermentation basics through a hands-on food preservation workshop, preparing sauerkraut while exploring techniques for safely turning cabbage into tangy, probiotic-rich fermented food.
Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Build practical food preservation skills through hands-on instruction in boiling-water-bath canning, learning safe techniques while preparing apple preserves in a beginner-friendly community workshop.
Build practical food preservation skills through hands-on instruction in boiling-water-bath canning, learning safe techniques while preparing apple preserves in a beginner-friendly community workshop.
Build practical food preservation skills through hands-on instruction in boiling-water-bath canning, learning safe techniques while preparing apple preserves in a beginner-friendly community workshop.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
A guided evening walk out at Lake Junaluska starting from the Asheville Visitor Center, built around an easy pace, lake views, and local storytelling. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic stroll and casual community connection.
A guided evening walk out at Lake Junaluska starting from the Asheville Visitor Center, built around an easy pace, lake views, and local storytelling. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic stroll and casual community connection.
A guided evening walk out at Lake Junaluska starting from the Asheville Visitor Center, built around an easy pace, lake views, and local storytelling. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic stroll and casual community connection.
Explore Cherokee social structure, the seven clans, and sacred legends through the insights of historian and author Yvonne McCall-Dickson, connecting Indigenous culture with southern Appalachian history.
Explore Cherokee social structure, the seven clans, and sacred legends through the insights of historian and author Yvonne McCall-Dickson, connecting Indigenous culture with southern Appalachian history.
Explore Cherokee social structure, the seven clans, and sacred legends through the insights of historian and author Yvonne McCall-Dickson, connecting Indigenous culture with southern Appalachian history.
Hands-on genealogy skill sharing focused on tracing family histories through historical records and different types of genealogical sources. A community discussion group for swapping research tips while exploring local history, broader societal changes, and family context.
Hands-on genealogy skill sharing focused on tracing family histories through historical records and different types of genealogical sources. A community discussion group for swapping research tips while exploring local history, broader societal changes, and family context.
Hands-on genealogy skill sharing focused on tracing family histories through historical records and different types of genealogical sources. A community discussion group for swapping research tips while exploring local history, broader societal changes, and family context.
Connect with western North Carolina food-waste stakeholders and learn about composting and practical solutions for reducing food waste. A free gathering focused on local collaboration and sustainability.
Connect with western North Carolina food-waste stakeholders and learn about composting and practical solutions for reducing food waste. A free gathering focused on local collaboration and sustainability.
Connect with western North Carolina food-waste stakeholders and learn about composting and practical solutions for reducing food waste. A free gathering focused on local collaboration and sustainability.