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Viewing History “Through Their Eyes” By Michel Robertson The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas is proud to announce an exciting addition to their galleries: “Through Their Eyes: The History of America at War from 1917 through the Global War on Terror.” Beginning on November 1, 2022, each museum gallery… Read More
Celebrate Christmas the Old Time Appalachian way….wagon rides, live music, baked goods, square dancing, warm cider and roasted nuts, fire pits, food, storytelling, quilting and spinning demonstrations, handmade items by local artisans, Santa and his sleigh and much more. Downtown restaurants and shops open late. You will find unique, one… Read More
September 8 Program: Winning the European Skies of WWII By Gregory Ehr On Thursday, September 8, at 2:00 p.m., Lt. Col. Bob Wilkerson, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), pictured here in his Blue Ridge Honor Flight shirt, will present the free program “Winning the European Skies of WWII.” The… Read More
July 28 Program: The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence By Gregory Ehr On Thursday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m., Jeff Brewer, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, will present the free program “The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence.” The presentation will… Read More
They Fought for Our Freedom The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas invites you to join us at Transylvania County Library’s Rogow Room on December 2 at 2:00 P.M. for a free encore showing of “Through Their Eyes.” A series of six brief films tells the stories of America’s conflicts… Read More
As the weather warms, spring fever leads many of us outside and to planning some trips. Whether an impromptu weekend getaway or looking ahead to what's happening later this season, there's no shortage of fun activities in the regions near the Parkway in spring. Read on for our breakdown of what's going on this season in each region of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Read More
Enjoy a 10% Discount off nightly vacation cottage rental rates now through February 28, 2023! Clean comfortable lakeside cottages with air conditioning, heat and Wi-Fi. Enjoy fishing, birdwatching, onsite canoes and bikes for guest use. Beautiful nature trail system for walks, hiking and biking. Visit nearby local breweries and wineries. Read More