The Kingdom of the Happy Land
Explore the history of freed people who settled and owned land in Henderson County’s Kingdom of the Happy Land. Ronnie Pepper shares Sadie Patton’s account alongside research and documentation from the Black History Research Committee.
Similar Events
Discuss Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s historical novel about Nikki’s discovery that her formerly enslaved ancestor Luella ruled a vanished kingdom in the hills of Western North Carolina.
Discuss Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s historical novel about Nikki’s discovery that her formerly enslaved ancestor Luella ruled a vanished kingdom in the hills of Western North Carolina.
Discuss Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s historical novel about Nikki’s discovery that her formerly enslaved ancestor Luella ruled a vanished kingdom in the hills of Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore what distinguishes arachnids from other creatures, discover the many kinds beyond spiders, and learn about their habitats and lives in Western North Carolina through a lively nature program.
Explore DNA testing basics for family history, then use library computers and genealogy resources with staff guidance. Beginners and experienced researchers can exchange discoveries in a welcoming, collaborative lab.
Explore DNA testing basics for family history, then use library computers and genealogy resources with staff guidance. Beginners and experienced researchers can exchange discoveries in a welcoming, collaborative lab.
Explore DNA testing basics for family history, then use library computers and genealogy resources with staff guidance. Beginners and experienced researchers can exchange discoveries in a welcoming, collaborative lab.
Public testimony and discussion examine proposed healthcare facilities in the area, giving residents a chance to engage with North Carolina’s Certificate of Need review and healthcare service regulation.
Public testimony and discussion examine proposed healthcare facilities in the area, giving residents a chance to engage with North Carolina’s Certificate of Need review and healthcare service regulation.
Public testimony and discussion examine proposed healthcare facilities in the area, giving residents a chance to engage with North Carolina’s Certificate of Need review and healthcare service regulation.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Learn to identify the region’s most troublesome non-native plants and explore practical ways to control them. This horticulture talk connects garden management with protecting Western North Carolina ecosystems.
Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.
Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.
Explore the science behind fireflies, glowworms, and luminous fungi, with stories of Southern Appalachian biodiversity and fragile nighttime ecosystems. Learn how conservation protects these living light shows and regional ecological wonder.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.
Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.
Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.
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.
Learn to search and customize Hoopla for free 24/7 access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, television, and music. Bring a device and library card for hands-on account setup assistance.
Learn to search and customize Hoopla for free 24/7 access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, television, and music. Bring a device and library card for hands-on account setup assistance.
Learn to search and customize Hoopla for free 24/7 access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, television, and music. Bring a device and library card for hands-on account setup assistance.
Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Explore Western North Carolina’s spiders and other arachnids through a lively natural history program covering identifying traits, habitats, web-making myths, and ecoEXPLORE citizen science for curious learners.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Meet live native birds of prey and discover their distinctive adaptations, ecological roles, and conservation needs. Rangers share ways children and families can help protect these winged ambassadors.
Explore the Rutherford Campaign and colonial cooking traditions of western North Carolina through a local history program. Continue with a guided walk through Locust Field Cemetery and its historic graves.
Explore the Rutherford Campaign and colonial cooking traditions of western North Carolina through a local history program. Continue with a guided walk through Locust Field Cemetery and its historic graves.
Explore the Rutherford Campaign and colonial cooking traditions of western North Carolina through a local history program. Continue with a guided walk through Locust Field Cemetery and its historic graves.
Explore Libby’s advanced search and discovery tools, customize reading preferences, track books, organize TBR lists, and request titles from librarians. Bring a device and an existing account for hands-on learning.
Explore Libby’s advanced search and discovery tools, customize reading preferences, track books, organize TBR lists, and request titles from librarians. Bring a device and an existing account for hands-on learning.
Explore Libby’s advanced search and discovery tools, customize reading preferences, track books, organize TBR lists, and request titles from librarians. Bring a device and an existing account for hands-on learning.
Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.
Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.
Explore raccoon behavior, nighttime habits, and adaptations with a North Carolina Park Ranger through an engaging nature program. A children’s book reading and hands-on activity welcome families and curious learners of all ages.
Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.
Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.
Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.
Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.
Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.
Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.