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  • Speaker Series at Polk County History Museum

    Polk County Historical Association Museum 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC

    Free. Tuesday, March 17, 2pm. Speaker Series: Battle of Round Mountain, at Polk County History Museum, Columbus. The guest speaker discuss the conflict from 1776 and the stories associated.

    Free

  • Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series

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    Walnut Creek Preserve 179 Wood Thrush Ln, Mill Spring, NC, United States

    Free. Saturday, March 21, 10:30am. Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Finding "Trails of Tears" and Creating a National Historic Trail in Southwestern NC. Speaker Dr. Brett Riggs talks about the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail that stretches from North Carolina to Oklahoma. Please RSVP for this free event at: https://conservingcarolina.org/.  

    Free

  • An Evening on The Titanic Dinner at The Orchard Inn

    The Orchard Inn 100 Orchard Inn Ln, Saluda, NC, United States

    An Evening on the Titanic Dinner, Thursday, April 16, starting at 6:30pm (guests are welcome to arrive early for light refreshments.) Tickets are $110 per person and should be purchased […]

    $110

  • Tales of Tryon

    Holy Cross Episcopal Church 150 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United States

    Free, Thursday, April 23, 5pm. Tales of Tryon Vines, Wine and History at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Tryon, NC. ♦ Sofia Lilly of Overmountain Vineyards walks you through the surprisingly […]

    Free

  • Historic Presentation at Tryon Depot

    Tryon Depot 22 Depot Street, Tryon, NC, United States

    Free. Friday, May 15, 5pm. Historic Presentation: "The Patchwork Quilt of Preservation" at Tryon Depot, 22 Depot St., Tryon. ♦ The Tryon Historic Preservation Commission invites you to a special […]

    Free

  • Train Tales at the Saluda Depot Museum

    Saluda Depot Museum 32 W. Main St., Saluda, NC

    Free - donations are welcome. Friday, May 15, 7pm, Monthly Train Tales at the Saluda Depot Museum, Saluda. Meet and Greet with the new Saluda Grade Trail Manager, Summer Flynn and her connection to the Saluda Grade Trail.

    Free

  • “First in Freedom” Presentation at Polk County History Museum

    House of Flags Museum 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC, United States

    Free. Tuesday, May 19, 2pm. "First in Freedom" presentation at Polk County History Museum, Columbus. Robert Williamson of the House of Flags Museum will explore North Carolina's history, which defined […]

    Free

  • Juneteenth 2026: Freedom Matters at the Roseland Community Center

    Roseland Community Center 56 Peake St, Tryon, NC, United States

    This free event features a select number of vendors, kid's activities, bounce houses, cakewalk, horseshoes, cornhole, historical exhibits, Juneteenth Trivia, photo booth, and more. Come and celebrate Community and Freedom […]

    Free

  • Trivia Night “America 250” at Saluda Mexican Grill

    Saluda Mexican Grill 40 E. Main St., Saluda, NC

    Free. Monday, June 1, 6pm. Trivia Night:America 250 at Saluda Mexican Grill, Saluda, NC. Enjoy trivia night with this patriotic trivia. The theme is American history. Teams can have up […]

    Free

  • Children’s Toys from the 1700’s at Polk Co. History Museum

    Polk County Historical Association Museum 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC

    Free. Tuesday, June 16, 2pm. June Speaker Series at Polk County History Museum, 33 Gibson St., Columbus. A presentation will be given on the toys and activities that children played […]

    Free