If there is one common thread that ties all Southern people together, it is the love of a great party—especially when our heritage is the theme!
This weekend marks a series of special events in Haywood County honoring our richAppalachian lifestyle—where heritage meets modern convenience.
Come out and join us to celebrate our community, both past&present. You will discover that Haywood County, NC, is rich with cultural memory of heirloom seed saving, multi-generational farms, and a tradition of time spent at the dinner table surrounded by loved ones…and this weekend we’ve set an extra place just for you!
Photo courtesy of Downtown Waynesville Association
Appalachian Lifestyle Celebration in historic downtown Waynesville
Saturday, June 14th, 2014
10am-5pm on Main Street, Historic Downtown Waynesville
The annual Appalachian Lifestyle Celebration is a heritage themed event featuring mountain music, dance, storytelling, arts & crafts, demonstrations, displays, local authors, traditional food & so much more!
The event will feature specialguests: Michael Reno Harrell & Darren Nicholson Band and other local entertainment!
This event is a must-seefor visitors and locals alike!
Infantry Drill, photo courtesy of the Citizen-Times
The Shelton House at 49 Shelton Street
Saturday, June 13th & Sunday, June 14th, 2014
In conjunction with the Appalachian celebration event, The Shelton House invites you to see a living history camp, reenactments and demonstrations on Saturday at 49 Shelton Street during their 2014 Civil War Commemoration Weekend, June 13 & 14.
Come out for a day where you can experience heritage, history & fun! Enjoy lectures, Civil War reenactments, displays of period clothing, Southern Cross of Honor memorials, museum tours, BBQ, contra & square dancing for all ages!
The church at Cataloochee Valley, photo courtesy of Visit NC Smokies
The Strand at 38Main
Visit website for showtimes & ticket information
In the evening, make plans to visit The Strand at 38 Main for a screening of “Cataloochee: A Documentary.” The film tells the story of the Cataloochee Valley, the settlers who lived there for a hundred years, and the movement to form a national park that includes this special place. From the Cherokee relationship to the land prior to white settlement to settlers themselves telling the story of their time in the valley – the documentary encompasses the universal themes of migration, settlement and loss of community.
