by Editor | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Child of the Woods is a treatise to the sense of wonder that gripped me as a child, a journey for the reader into the magic of the woods, all senses on the alert. In the fifty-some odd years that have elapsed since I first wandered forth alone, my awe at entering the...
by Editor | Nov 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
‘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...
by Editor | Oct 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Editor | Oct 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Editor | Sep 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Editor | Sep 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...