Join us this holiday season for theatrical tours at the Vance Birthplace that use the magic of toy and shadow theater to illuminate the story a Venus, a woman enslaved by the Vances.

Join us this holiday season for theatrical tours at the Vance Birthplace that use the magic of toy and shadow theater to illuminate the story a Venus, a woman enslaved by the Vances.

Join us for a free evening of storytelling around the fire with Dr. Delanna Reed at the Vance Birthplace!

Vance Birthplace State Historic Site and the American Myth Center will partner for Juneteenth on June 18th to present an afternoon of historical drama and discussion on the appropriation of African American stories, resiliency among enslaved people, and the romanticized view of the plantation past.

On Saturday, April 2, the Mountain History and Culture Group will present an annual lecture at the Vance Birthplace. This year's speaker, Dr. James Owen, will examine Cherokee Music Traditions during his talk entitled, Native Songs of Southern Appalachia: Social Change and Cherokee Music Traditions.

This program is free and open to the public and will be held at the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site at 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville NC, 28787, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the picnic shelter, in the Visitor Center in the case of inclement weather. Seating capacity is limited.

Get a little inspiration for your Valentine this year!  Drop by the site throughout the day to create your own love letter at this free workshop.  

A two-act piece with a viewing of our Appalachian Christmas Carol and a panel discussion on our collective histories and the role of museums.

An evening of historical drama and discussion on the interpretation of the plantation and race in western North Carolina.

An evening of historical drama and discussion on the interpretation of the plantation and race in western North Carolina.

This October, we're bringing you another evening of storytelling with Dr. Delanna Reed. Dr.