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...
2018 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award Finalists Announced: Award Presentation to be held November 17th at Renaissance Asheville Hotel
The Wolfe Award Committee has been hard at work for several months and will soon announce the winner of the 2018 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award! The prestigious award was originated by the Louis Lipinsky family and is now also supported by the WNC...Members Bring Guests to Smith-McDowell House for Free During the Month of September
During the month of September, WNCHA members may bring a guests to tour the Smith-McDowell House & Grounds for FREE. Simply present your membership card at the door and you and your guest(s) can enjoy the museum at your leisure. This is a limited time offer. Get...
Free WNCHA Membership Offer for Educators
To honor and recognize the contributions educators make to the history of WNC, the Western North Carolina Historical Association is offering FREE membership to all educators across WNC. This includes private and public school teachers, assistants and administrators as...Upcoming Events
Jan
19
Sat
10:30 AM
Crafty Historian: Mandala Sand Art
@ Smith-McDowell House
Crafty Historian: Mandala Sand Art
@ Smith-McDowell House
Jan 19 @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
We will use colored sand on a prepared surface to make a beautiful mandala design. The word Mandala (pronunciation mon- dah- lah) means “circle”. A Mandala represents wholeness, a cosmic diagram reminding us of our relation to infinity, extending[...]
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 – Nov 2 @ 4:00 PM
You will want to mark your calendar for the exhibit opening on April 24 and watch for how to reserve your space for lectures, parties and activities. Sponsors: PRESENTING SPONSOR: Bruce Richardson, https://store.elmwoodinn.com/bruce-richardson.aspx LOCAL SPONSORS: Brunk[...]