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June 17, 2023, 11am - 3pm
Join us at the Vance Birthplace for an afternoon of historical drama celebrating resiliency, freedom, and African American storytelling.
April 1, 2023, 10am - 11:30am
The Mountain History & Culture Group presents an annual lecture that explores the history and culture of western North Carolina. This year's speaker, Dr. Luke Manget, will discuss the economic and environmental impact of root digging and herb gathering in Appalachia.
February 11, 2023, 10am - 4pm
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.
December 10, 2022, 6pm - 9pm
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.
December 8, 2022, 6pm - 9pm
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.
June 18, 2022, 1pm - 3pm
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.
April 2, 2022, 10am - 12pm
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.
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.
February 12, 2022, 10am - 4pm
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.
During the two years before their 1853 wedding, Zebulon Vance and Harriet Espy exchanged over 100 love letters. Using Hattie and Zeb's words as inspiration, craft a valentine for your own beloved! Try out a vintage salutation, make a stab at quill pen writing or calligraphy, and finish your letter with a wax seal.
During the two years before their 1853 wedding, Zebulon Vance and Harriet Espy exchanged over 100 love letters. Using Hattie and Zeb's words as inspiration, craft a valentine for your own beloved! Try out a vintage salutation, make a stab at quill pen writing or calligraphy, and finish your letter with a wax seal.
December 10, 2021, 7pm - 8:30pm
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.
December 9, 2021, 6pm - 9pm
An evening of historical drama and discussion on the interpretation of the plantation and race in western North Carolina.