Free event at Saluda Historic Depot and Museum on Friday, August 16 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Light refreshments will be available. Marion Mayor Steven Little will discuss "Convicts who built the Railway." Steve Little has performed a one-man show titled "Life of a Railroad Convict," which depicts the harsh conditions faced by convict […]
The Airing of the Quilts will be held on Saturday, August 17, in downtown Landrum, from 9am-2pm, along North Trade Avenue. The Airing of the Quilts has its roots in a centuries old tradition. Quilts, often made out of scraps of material and clothing, were a necessity to keep families warm. Each year during the […]
Free event. Thursday, September 19, 5:30-6:30pm, at Tryon Arts and Crafts School, Tryon, NC. "Women Photographers in Tryon" will be the subject of the lecture by art historian Dr. Lili Corbus. The lecture highlights her research on pioneering women photographers who documented the people and landscapes of Tryon and its surroundings during the early to […]
Free event at Saluda Historic Depot and Museum, Saluda, NC. Ray Rapp will speak on "Real Prospects for Restoring Passenger Rail Service to Western North Carolina." Light refreshments will be available. More information available at: http://www.saludahistoricdepot.com/events
Tryon History Museum presents "Hidden History of the Dark Corner" with author Drew Hines at Holy Cross Parish Hall on Thursday, September 26 at 5pm. Tales of Tryon presents: "Hidden History of the Dark Corner" with author Drew Hines. The Dark Corner, once a Cherokee homeland, later gained notoriety for its moonshine, murder and mayhem. […]
10th Anniversary Celebration for Tryon History Museum Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29. Event on Friday, 5-7pm Welcome Reception: visit Tryon History Museum and see the new exhibits and enjoy meeting the museum board and volunteers. The welcome reception is a perfect opportunity to learn more about Tryon. Events on Saturday, 9am-4:30pm, all […]
10th Anniversary Celebration for Tryon History Museum Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29. Event on Friday, 5-7pm Welcome Reception: visit Tryon History Museum and see the new exhibits and enjoy meeting the museum board and volunteers. The welcome reception is a perfect opportunity to learn more about Tryon. Events on Saturday, 9am-4:30pm, all […]
10th Anniversary Celebration for Tryon History Museum Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29. Event on Friday, 5-7pm Welcome Reception: visit Tryon History Museum and see the new exhibits and enjoy meeting the museum board and volunteers. The welcome reception is a perfect opportunity to learn more about Tryon. Events on Saturday, 9am-4:30pm, all […]
Free program. "Blue Ridge Lore," Tuesday, October 29, 5:30pm, Columbus Library, Columbus, NC At the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains lie myths of monsters and tales of the paranormal. Settle in for an evening of Appalachian legends and forklore with local expert Kelly Coffey, and experience the lore of Western North Carolina. This program […]
November 2, 2-4pm Enjoy an easy 2.5 mile guided hike with William Caldwell, the National Park Ranger for the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. Meet at Walnut Creek Preserve at 10:30am for a presentation, Path to Liberty, then take the interpretive guided walk. Ranger Caldwell can answer questions and discuss the American Revolution and the […]