Cherokee History Tour- In a way the books won’t ever tell
A deep dive into Cherokee history through place-based storytelling that centers perspectives often left out of textbooks. Expect candid context, cultural heritage insights, and thoughtful discussion during an immersive local history tour.
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Historic Cherokee objects paired with contemporary Cherokee artworks trace 250 years of Aniyvwiya innovation, adaptability, and resistance. A Native centered lens on the American Revolution era and the U.S. 250th anniversary.

Historic Cherokee objects paired with contemporary Cherokee artworks trace 250 years of Aniyvwiya innovation, adaptability, and resistance. A Native centered lens on the American Revolution era and the U.S. 250th anniversary.
Historic Cherokee objects paired with contemporary Cherokee artworks trace 250 years of Aniyvwiya innovation, adaptability, and resistance. A Native centered lens on the American Revolution era and the U.S. 250th anniversary.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.

A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.

A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.

An afternoon walk through Asheville’s Montford Area Historic District highlighting landmark homes, preservation stories, and neighborhood history. Expect a community-focused guided stroll with architecture details and local anecdotes.

An afternoon walk through Asheville’s Montford Area Historic District highlighting landmark homes, preservation stories, and neighborhood history. Expect a community-focused guided stroll with architecture details and local anecdotes.
An afternoon walk through Asheville’s Montford Area Historic District highlighting landmark homes, preservation stories, and neighborhood history. Expect a community-focused guided stroll with architecture details and local anecdotes.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.

Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Self guided scavenger hunt through downtown Asheville with clue solving, photo challenges, and landmark checkpoints along an easy walking route. Great for teams or solo explorers who want a playful way to learn local history and streetscapes.

Self guided scavenger hunt through downtown Asheville with clue solving, photo challenges, and landmark checkpoints along an easy walking route. Great for teams or solo explorers who want a playful way to learn local history and streetscapes.
Self guided scavenger hunt through downtown Asheville with clue solving, photo challenges, and landmark checkpoints along an easy walking route. Great for teams or solo explorers who want a playful way to learn local history and streetscapes.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.

A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.

A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.

An author talk and Q&A centered on Brad Ryan’s memoir Grandma Joy and Me, highlighting intergenerational friendship, travel adventures, and the stories that shaped their bond. Expect a book discussion atmosphere with time for questions and conversation in a public library setting.

An author talk and Q&A centered on Brad Ryan’s memoir Grandma Joy and Me, highlighting intergenerational friendship, travel adventures, and the stories that shaped their bond. Expect a book discussion atmosphere with time for questions and conversation in a public library setting.
An author talk and Q&A centered on Brad Ryan’s memoir Grandma Joy and Me, highlighting intergenerational friendship, travel adventures, and the stories that shaped their bond. Expect a book discussion atmosphere with time for questions and conversation in a public library setting.

Guided evening walk centered on the Lake Junaluska shoreline, blending gentle movement with local context and group conversation. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic, low intensity outing and community connection.

Guided evening walk centered on the Lake Junaluska shoreline, blending gentle movement with local context and group conversation. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic, low intensity outing and community connection.
Guided evening walk centered on the Lake Junaluska shoreline, blending gentle movement with local context and group conversation. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic, low intensity outing and community connection.

A guided Pisgah Forest hike to cascading waterfalls with trail navigation, local natural history, and scenic photo stops. Expect a moderate-paced trek on wooded paths and rocky stream crossings led by an experienced local guide.

A guided Pisgah Forest hike to cascading waterfalls with trail navigation, local natural history, and scenic photo stops. Expect a moderate-paced trek on wooded paths and rocky stream crossings led by an experienced local guide.
A guided Pisgah Forest hike to cascading waterfalls with trail navigation, local natural history, and scenic photo stops. Expect a moderate-paced trek on wooded paths and rocky stream crossings led by an experienced local guide.
A host-led, remote scavenger-style kindness spree sends you around downtown Asheville to complete feel-good challenges while uncovering local hidden gems. Expect playful prompts, team friendly exploration, and community-minded give back moments.
A host-led, remote scavenger-style kindness spree sends you around downtown Asheville to complete feel-good challenges while uncovering local hidden gems. Expect playful prompts, team friendly exploration, and community-minded give back moments.
A host-led, remote scavenger-style kindness spree sends you around downtown Asheville to complete feel-good challenges while uncovering local hidden gems. Expect playful prompts, team friendly exploration, and community-minded give back moments.

A behind the scenes value stream exploration tracing coffee’s journey from seed to cup, from farming and processing through roasting and brewing. Hands on learning at a dedicated training center with an emphasis on how the supply chain creates flavor and quality.

A behind the scenes value stream exploration tracing coffee’s journey from seed to cup, from farming and processing through roasting and brewing. Hands on learning at a dedicated training center with an emphasis on how the supply chain creates flavor and quality.
A behind the scenes value stream exploration tracing coffee’s journey from seed to cup, from farming and processing through roasting and brewing. Hands on learning at a dedicated training center with an emphasis on how the supply chain creates flavor and quality.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A high-energy party bus ride heads out for a day trip to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, blending the road-trip vibe with an adults-night-out atmosphere. Expect a group outing centered on gaming, drinks, and late-day entertainment in Cherokee.
A high-energy party bus ride heads out for a day trip to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, blending the road-trip vibe with an adults-night-out atmosphere. Expect a group outing centered on gaming, drinks, and late-day entertainment in Cherokee.
A high-energy party bus ride heads out for a day trip to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, blending the road-trip vibe with an adults-night-out atmosphere. Expect a group outing centered on gaming, drinks, and late-day entertainment in Cherokee.

Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.

Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.
Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.

A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew pace and time for photos at the waterfall overlook. Expect trail walking, fresh mountain air, and casual conversation along the route.

A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew pace and time for photos at the waterfall overlook. Expect trail walking, fresh mountain air, and casual conversation along the route.
A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew pace and time for photos at the waterfall overlook. Expect trail walking, fresh mountain air, and casual conversation along the route.