Cherokee History Tour- In a way the books won’t ever tell
A deep dive into Cherokee history through place-based storytelling that centers perspectives often left out of textbooks. Expect candid context, cultural heritage insights, and thoughtful discussion during an immersive local history tour.
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A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s local history through downtown streets, connecting notable landmarks, neighborhood character, and stories from the city’s past in an informative, place-based exploration.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s local history through downtown streets, connecting notable landmarks, neighborhood character, and stories from the city’s past in an informative, place-based exploration.
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 training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Walk Black Mountain’s storied streets while uncovering humorous, haunting, and harrowing Swannanoa Valley history, from local tragedies and triumphs to the friendly and frustrated ghosts tied to them.
Walk Black Mountain’s storied streets while uncovering humorous, haunting, and harrowing Swannanoa Valley history, from local tragedies and triumphs to the friendly and frustrated ghosts tied to them.
Walk Black Mountain’s storied streets while uncovering humorous, haunting, and harrowing Swannanoa Valley history, from local tragedies and triumphs to the friendly and frustrated ghosts tied to them.
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.
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Trace family trees through genealogical sleuthing, research inspiration, and stories about the generations before us. This welcoming library gathering invites participants to explore ancestry and imagine their legacy as future ancestors.
Trace family trees through genealogical sleuthing, research inspiration, and stories about the generations before us. This welcoming library gathering invites participants to explore ancestry and imagine their legacy as future ancestors.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
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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.
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Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.
Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.
Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Guided hike into Pisgah National Forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with a local guide handling route finding and trail insights. Expect a moderate paced outdoor trek focused on fresh mountain air, photo stops, and nature immersion.
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A short guided hike into a mature Appalachian mountainside forest in Weaverville blends forest bathing, quiet presence with trees, and nature-based reflection. Expect periods of silence plus gentle sharing focused on roots, grounding, and reconnecting with Mother Earth.
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A guided pasture hike pairs fresh-air farm exploration with an up-close introduction to Highland cows, including opportunities to pet them, take photos, and browse cow-themed merchandise.
A guided pasture hike pairs fresh-air farm exploration with an up-close introduction to Highland cows, including opportunities to pet them, take photos, and browse cow-themed merchandise.
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Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
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An in person personal storytelling talk with Aisha Adams, reflecting on pivotal life moments and the experiences that shaped her path. Expect an intimate library setting focused on inspiration, community listening, and discussion.
An in person personal storytelling talk with Aisha Adams, reflecting on pivotal life moments and the experiences that shaped her path. Expect an intimate library setting focused on inspiration, community listening, and discussion.
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Uncover Asheville-area conspiracies, eerie urban legends, and local lore during an after-hours exploration at the museum, tracing the stories and mysteries that shape the region’s folklore.
Uncover Asheville-area conspiracies, eerie urban legends, and local lore during an after-hours exploration at the museum, tracing the stories and mysteries that shape the region’s folklore.
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Autumn-themed storytime with seasonal tales and kid-friendly learning in the grounds of a historic homestead. A relaxed early-afternoon outing geared toward young children and caregivers in Weaverville.
Autumn-themed storytime with seasonal tales and kid-friendly learning in the grounds of a historic homestead. A relaxed early-afternoon outing geared toward young children and caregivers in Weaverville.
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Explore the WNC Nature Center on a guided wildlife walk with a behind-the-scenes perspective. Discover the center’s animals and natural surroundings in an educational outdoor experience.
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