WNC Civil War Roundtable
A free historical presentation traces Confederate General D. H. Hill’s military life, exploring Civil War leadership and military history in an accessible public lecture for regional history enthusiasts.
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Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led excursion through the city, uncovering local stories, landmark history, and downtown context in an engaging guided walking tour.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led excursion through the city, uncovering local stories, landmark history, and downtown context in an engaging guided walking tour.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led excursion through the city, uncovering local stories, landmark history, and downtown context in an engaging guided walking tour.
Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.
Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.
Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.
Genealogy
MoreExplore archival records, genealogical sources, and research techniques while exchanging insights with fellow family-history enthusiasts. Connect personal ancestry to historical context and broader social change.
Explore archival records, genealogical sources, and research techniques while exchanging insights with fellow family-history enthusiasts. Connect personal ancestry to historical context and broader social change.
Explore archival records, genealogical sources, and research techniques while exchanging insights with fellow family-history enthusiasts. Connect personal ancestry to historical context and broader social change.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
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 lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
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.
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Explore strategies for distinguishing ancestors who share the same name through a recorded genealogy lesson and group discussion with adult family history researchers in a collaborative monthly study session.
Explore strategies for distinguishing ancestors who share the same name through a recorded genealogy lesson and group discussion with adult family history researchers in a collaborative monthly study session.
Explore strategies for distinguishing ancestors who share the same name through a recorded genealogy lesson and group discussion with adult family history researchers in a collaborative monthly study session.
Bring finished or in-progress static scale models for a relaxed gathering of builders to share techniques, tips, and creative approaches. Open to beginners and experienced hobbyists ages 12 and up.
Bring finished or in-progress static scale models for a relaxed gathering of builders to share techniques, tips, and creative approaches. Open to beginners and experienced hobbyists ages 12 and up.
Bring finished or in-progress static scale models for a relaxed gathering of builders to share techniques, tips, and creative approaches. Open to beginners and experienced hobbyists ages 12 and up.
Browse information on veterans’ benefits and community resources during a casual library lobby drop-in, with an opportunity to learn about support available to local veterans.
Browse information on veterans’ benefits and community resources during a casual library lobby drop-in, with an opportunity to learn about support available to local veterans.
Browse information on veterans’ benefits and community resources during a casual library lobby drop-in, with an opportunity to learn about support available to local veterans.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
An informal career Q&A connects attendees with experienced professionals to explore workplace challenges, rewards, and day-to-day realities while gaining practical insights for career planning and professional growth.
An informal career Q&A connects attendees with experienced professionals to explore workplace challenges, rewards, and day-to-day realities while gaining practical insights for career planning and professional growth.
An informal career Q&A connects attendees with experienced professionals to explore workplace challenges, rewards, and day-to-day realities while gaining practical insights for career planning and professional growth.
Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.
Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.
Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.
A library film screening brings Charles Frazier’s Civil War era Appalachian novel to the screen for a literary historical drama night timed to Asheville’s annual Cold Mountain season.
A library film screening brings Charles Frazier’s Civil War era Appalachian novel to the screen for a literary historical drama night timed to Asheville’s annual Cold Mountain season.
A library film screening brings Charles Frazier’s Civil War era Appalachian novel to the screen for a literary historical drama night timed to Asheville’s annual Cold Mountain season.
A sweeping visual archive gathers all 341 original portraits from the 2008 documentary, tracing Asheville’s people and history through intimate faces, community memory, and generations of local life.
A sweeping visual archive gathers all 341 original portraits from the 2008 documentary, tracing Asheville’s people and history through intimate faces, community memory, and generations of local life.
A sweeping visual archive gathers all 341 original portraits from the 2008 documentary, tracing Asheville’s people and history through intimate faces, community memory, and generations of local life.
Learn practical winter survival strategies for staying safe and warm through seasonal chill, with tips for cold weather preparedness and outdoor safety.
Learn practical winter survival strategies for staying safe and warm through seasonal chill, with tips for cold weather preparedness and outdoor safety.
Learn practical winter survival strategies for staying safe and warm through seasonal chill, with tips for cold weather preparedness and outdoor safety.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
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Workers across industries build organizing skills, discuss pressing labor issues, and connect around workplace justice in a recurring monthly assembly focused on collective action and worker-led change.
Workers across industries build organizing skills, discuss pressing labor issues, and connect around workplace justice in a recurring monthly assembly focused on collective action and worker-led change.