The Vance Birthplace and the Mountain History & Culture Group present will present our annual spring lecture on Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 1-3 pm. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Bruce Stewart, Associate Professor of History at Appalachian State University, as this year’s speaker. Dr. Stewart earned his M.A. in History from Western Carolina […]

Learn about life on a mountain plantation at this hands-on program! Patchapalooza combines craft activities, demonstrations, and games into one history-filled afternoon. Registered children can visit each station to earn a Vance Birthplace patch, collecting historic skills and knowledge along the way! $5 per child Recommended for ages 6 and up Call (828) 645-6706 to […]

The Outdoor Popup Market on the Lawn is open to buyers and sellers Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 8am -2pm. This month we will be joined by a number of local farmers and growers, offering fresh and locally sourced produce, meats, and eggs, etc. There is always a wide variety of goods available and anyone […]

Make plans to attend our last outdoor popup market of the year! Join us as we close out our fall market season, Saturday, October 24, from 8am-2pm. Maverick’s Grill will be on site with locally sourced breakfast and lunch options. Numerous vendors will be having drawings for merchandise and give-aways! Vendor set up is $20 […]

Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for our first Popup Market of the season this month, Saturday, March 27 from 8am-2pm! Maverick’s Grill will be joining again this season selling locally sourced breakfast and lunch. There is no fee to shop the event. Bathrooms are available on site and leashed pets are […]