Cherokee History Tour- In a way the books won’t ever tell
Deep dive into Cherokee history exploring stories and perspectives absent from textbooks, highlighting oral histories, cultural sites, and local context on a guided walking tour led by a community historian.
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One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.
One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.

Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.

Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.

Guided one hour behind the scenes tour led by library staff, revealing catalog tricks, special collections, circulation processes, and practical tips for borrowing, using digital resources, and accessing community programs.

Guided one hour behind the scenes tour led by library staff, revealing catalog tricks, special collections, circulation processes, and practical tips for borrowing, using digital resources, and accessing community programs.
Guided one hour behind the scenes tour led by library staff, revealing catalog tricks, special collections, circulation processes, and practical tips for borrowing, using digital resources, and accessing community programs.
Pasture side guided hike with hands-on encounters with shaggy highland cows, chances to pet and photograph the herd, learn about their care and history, plus on site highland cow merchandise and photo ops.
Pasture side guided hike with hands-on encounters with shaggy highland cows, chances to pet and photograph the herd, learn about their care and history, plus on site highland cow merchandise and photo ops.
Pasture side guided hike with hands-on encounters with shaggy highland cows, chances to pet and photograph the herd, learn about their care and history, plus on site highland cow merchandise and photo ops.
Explore Asheville woods and urban greenways identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting techniques through hands on demonstrations, seasonal mushroom notes, and practical plant identification skills for beginners and curious eaters.
Explore Asheville woods and urban greenways identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting techniques through hands on demonstrations, seasonal mushroom notes, and practical plant identification skills for beginners and curious eaters.
Explore Asheville woods and urban greenways identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting techniques through hands on demonstrations, seasonal mushroom notes, and practical plant identification skills for beginners and curious eaters.

Close reading and group discussion of Thomas Wolfe's "His Father's Earth" at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, exploring Appalachian identity, family legacy, and the story's historical context inside the author's preserved childhood home.

Close reading and group discussion of Thomas Wolfe's "His Father's Earth" at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, exploring Appalachian identity, family legacy, and the story's historical context inside the author's preserved childhood home.
Close reading and group discussion of Thomas Wolfe's "His Father's Earth" at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, exploring Appalachian identity, family legacy, and the story's historical context inside the author's preserved childhood home.
Gentle literary conversation exploring themes from Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, blending regional river history, environmental reflection, and personal storytelling in an intimate afternoon gathering at the Albemarle Inn.
Gentle literary conversation exploring themes from Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, blending regional river history, environmental reflection, and personal storytelling in an intimate afternoon gathering at the Albemarle Inn.
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Guided brief in person small group campus tours during the school day, limited to five families per tour with one pass per family and advance registration required.

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Guided brief in person small group campus tours during the school day, limited to five families per tour with one pass per family and advance registration required.
Interactive clue-driven scavenger hunt across downtown Asheville, leading teams through Pack Square landmarks and hidden alleyways for playful city exploration, friendly competition, and local storytelling hosted by Alley Kat Adventures.
Interactive clue-driven scavenger hunt across downtown Asheville, leading teams through Pack Square landmarks and hidden alleyways for playful city exploration, friendly competition, and local storytelling hosted by Alley Kat Adventures.
Interactive clue-driven scavenger hunt across downtown Asheville, leading teams through Pack Square landmarks and hidden alleyways for playful city exploration, friendly competition, and local storytelling hosted by Alley Kat Adventures.
Deep reflective conversation exploring the spiritual journey from elder to ancestor, with contemplative storytelling and practical rites for elderhood transition. Intimate lodge setting encourages dialogue and intergenerational reflection.
Deep reflective conversation exploring the spiritual journey from elder to ancestor, with contemplative storytelling and practical rites for elderhood transition. Intimate lodge setting encourages dialogue and intergenerational reflection.
Deep reflective conversation exploring the spiritual journey from elder to ancestor, with contemplative storytelling and practical rites for elderhood transition. Intimate lodge setting encourages dialogue and intergenerational reflection.

Moonlit forest trek to glimpse bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies during a guided night hike, focusing on quiet, dim light viewing and naturalist interpretation of seasonal mating displays.

Moonlit forest trek to glimpse bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies during a guided night hike, focusing on quiet, dim light viewing and naturalist interpretation of seasonal mating displays.
Moonlit forest trek to glimpse bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies during a guided night hike, focusing on quiet, dim light viewing and naturalist interpretation of seasonal mating displays.

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Close reading and group discussion of Wolfe's short story, probing Southern Gothic atmosphere, character psychology, and racial violence in early 20th century Appalachia, held in an intimate historic site setting for literary engagement.
Close reading and group discussion of Wolfe's short story, probing Southern Gothic atmosphere, character psychology, and racial violence in early 20th century Appalachia, held in an intimate historic site setting for literary engagement.
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Wade along forest trails to cascading falls on a guided afternoon hike through Pisgah National Forest, encountering creek crossings, rhododendron thickets, and seasonal wildflowers while learning local ecology.

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Guided walk-through tours and an in-person info session for compact cottages and a near-complete Origami home in the Shiloh neighborhood, spotlighting move-in-ready and soon-to-complete small-footprint houses before market listing.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
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Hands on workshop teaching practical budgeting, debt reduction tactics, and long term investing strategies to build financial freedom; participants leave with actionable tools, templates, and community resource referrals.
Hands on workshop teaching practical budgeting, debt reduction tactics, and long term investing strategies to build financial freedom; participants leave with actionable tools, templates, and community resource referrals.
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Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.

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Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, unpacking key works, thematic threads, and curatorial insights within the museum galleries; accessible, conversational format for general audiences.
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