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Events
Upcoming Events
- Pine Needle Basketry WorkshopSat, Apr 19Center for Pioneer Life
- History Happy Hour: Dr. MangetTue, May 06Center for Pioneer Life
- Clogging in the Cabin WorkshopSat, May 17Burnsville
- History Happy Hour: Mitzi MoodyTue, Jun 03Center for Pioneer Life
- Blacksmithing WorkshopSat, Jun 21Center for Pioneer Life
- 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling SummitSat, Jun 28Center for Pioneer Life
- Canning WorkshopSat, Jul 12Center for Pioneer Life
- Iron, Salt, & Smoke: A Day of Appalachian DemosSat, Aug 16Center for Pioneer Life
- Supper on the Porch: An Appalachian EveningSat, Aug 16Center for Pioneer Life
- History Happy Hour: Phil JamisonTue, Sep 02Center for Pioneer Life
- Mead Making WorkshopSat, Sep 13Center for Pioneer Life
- History Happy Hour: Nancy ReederTue, Oct 07Center for Pioneer Life
More Upcoming Events
- Sat, Apr 19Center for Pioneer LifeIn this workshop participants will learn about the rich history of this unique form of basketry and be introduced to a variety of stitches and techniques to create baskets of their own.
- Tue, May 06Center for Pioneer LifeJoin us for History Happy Hour with Dr. Luke Manget.
- Sat, May 17BurnsvilleJust like in the olden days, we will make rhythms with our feet to some old-time fiddle tunes on the wooden floor of the log cabin. No experience needed.
- Tue, Jun 03Center for Pioneer LifeMitzi will discuss the legendary Cloudland Hotel, built in 1885 on Roan Mountain.
- Sat, Jun 21Center for Pioneer LifeJoin Tod Kershaw and Craft your own steel serving spoon or ladle in this hands-on blacksmithing workshop! Using reclaimed materials, you'll learn essential skills like metalworking, cold swaging, and riveting to transform scrap into a functional work of art.
- Sat, Jun 28Center for Pioneer LifeJoin us for the 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling at the Center for Pioneer Life! Experience a day filled with captivating tales from renowned storytellers.
- Sat, Jul 12Center for Pioneer LifeJoin us for a hands-on Canning Workshop where you'll learn the art of preserving fresh foods the traditional way!
- Sat, Aug 16Center for Pioneer LifeStep back in time and experience the skills that shaped Appalachian mountain life.
- Sat, Aug 16Center for Pioneer LifeAfter a day of fire, flavor, and tradition, join us at the cabin for a handcrafted Appalachian meal cooked using time-honored methods.
- Tue, Sep 02Center for Pioneer LifeMr. Jamison will be discussing his book Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics: Roots and Branches of Southern Appalachian Dance (University of Illinois Press, 2015)
- Sat, Sep 13Center for Pioneer LifeJoin Nico the Mead Scientist for an interactive mead making workshop!
- Tue, Oct 07Center for Pioneer LifeJoin us for August History Happy Hour featuring Nancy Reeder!
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