Infused in History: A Tea Exhibit
Beginning April 24, come to the Smith-McDowell House and add TEA to your TOUR! Each of our exhibit rooms will feature tea-related items and educational panels about the history, use and practice of taking tea. We have searched our collection and will have some...
Charles Frazier Wins 2018 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award for Varina
The Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) is pleased to announce the selection of the 63rd winner of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. This year the winner of the Award is Charles Frazier for his novel, Varina. In making the award the...
Christmas Twilight Tours
‘Tis the season once again to enjoy a Twilight Tour of the Smith-McDowell House! Come join us for a rare evening visit to Asheville’s oldest home. The theme for the Tour this year is Appalachian Christmas Carols, and we offer a variety of...
We Welcome Jesse Edgerton as Director of Programs
The Western North Carolina Historical Association is extremely pleased to welcome Jesse Edgerton as our director of programs. If Jesse looks familiar, it is because he served as manager of the Smith-McDowell House Museum for several years. Jesse was instrumental in...Upcoming Events
Apr
24
Wed
10:00 AM
Infused in History: A Tea Exhibit
@ Smith McDowell House
Infused in History: A Tea Exhibit
@ Smith McDowell House
Apr 24 @ 10:00 AM – Sep 28 @ 4:00 PM
Beginning April 24, come to the Smith-McDowell House and add TEA to your TOUR! Each of our exhibit rooms will feature tea-related items and educational panels about the history, use and practice of taking tea.[...]
May
11
Sat
2:00 PM
Bruce Richardson Lecture and App...
@ Brunk Auctions
Bruce Richardson Lecture and App...
@ Brunk Auctions
May 11 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bruce has been described as “A leading tea expert involved in tea’s American renaissance for over 20 years.” Hailing from Kentucky, he is a writer, photographer, tea blender, and frequent guest speaker at tea events[...]
May
18
Sat
10:30 AM
Crafty Historian: Teacup Fairy G...
@ Smith-McDowell House
Crafty Historian: Teacup Fairy G...
@ Smith-McDowell House
May 18 @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Saturday, May 18, 2019 10:30 am – 12:30pm For children age 6 and up. Children aged 6 to 10 should have an adult chaperone/helper. Tea Party is $5 per person. Teacup Fairy Garden kits are[...]