Historic Preservation Commission Public Training Series
Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.
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A guided downtown walking tour traces Hendersonville’s origins, historic architecture, trolley lines, devastating fires, and colorful stories from bordellos to the town’s oldest block of buildings.
A guided downtown walking tour traces Hendersonville’s origins, historic architecture, trolley lines, devastating fires, and colorful stories from bordellos to the town’s oldest block of buildings.
A guided downtown walking tour traces Hendersonville’s origins, historic architecture, trolley lines, devastating fires, and colorful stories from bordellos to the town’s oldest block of buildings.
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.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
A public City Council session focused on Hendersonville municipal business, agenda items, and community input. Expect formal proceedings, public comment opportunities, and decisions on local policies and city operations.
A public City Council session focused on Hendersonville municipal business, agenda items, and community input. Expect formal proceedings, public comment opportunities, and decisions on local policies and city operations.
A public City Council session focused on Hendersonville municipal business, agenda items, and community input. Expect formal proceedings, public comment opportunities, and decisions on local policies and city operations.
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
A formal public City Council session focused on municipal updates, agenda items, and community input. Expect structured proceedings in the Government Operations Center assembly room with opportunities to observe local decision making.
A formal public City Council session focused on municipal updates, agenda items, and community input. Expect structured proceedings in the Government Operations Center assembly room with opportunities to observe local decision making.
A formal public City Council session focused on municipal updates, agenda items, and community input. Expect structured proceedings in the Government Operations Center assembly room with opportunities to observe local decision making.
Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.
Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.
Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
Hands-on food preservation workshop focused on boiling water bath canning, with practical step-by-step instruction and real canning practice using applesauce. Learn core safety basics, equipment needs, and process timing in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop focused on boiling water bath canning, with practical step-by-step instruction and real canning practice using applesauce. Learn core safety basics, equipment needs, and process timing in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop focused on boiling water bath canning, with practical step-by-step instruction and real canning practice using applesauce. Learn core safety basics, equipment needs, and process timing in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Free fall mulch and compost supplies support home gardening, landscaping, and soil care, with pickup offered Wednesdays through Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. until materials run out.
Free fall mulch and compost supplies support home gardening, landscaping, and soil care, with pickup offered Wednesdays through Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. until materials run out.
Free fall mulch and compost supplies support home gardening, landscaping, and soil care, with pickup offered Wednesdays through Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. until materials run out.
Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.
Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.
Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Hands-on bench build and staining session that adds sturdy wooden seating to high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community volunteers work with shared tools and materials to improve transit comfort and neighborhood accessibility.
Hands-on bench build and staining session that adds sturdy wooden seating to high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community volunteers work with shared tools and materials to improve transit comfort and neighborhood accessibility.
Hands-on bench build and staining session that adds sturdy wooden seating to high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community volunteers work with shared tools and materials to improve transit comfort and neighborhood accessibility.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.
Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.
Hands-on seed and plant swapping with local growers, plus story-sharing and practical tips for home gardens. A free, come-as-you-are gathering centered on regional seed saving, resilience, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
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.