History

Over the years, the Land of the Sky has been on the receiving end of some truly special gestures that reflect the heart and soul of the community. We’re reflecting on three unique gifts given to Asheville.
The park’s designation is part of an effort by the Legacy Neighborhood Coalition to preserve neighborhoods in Asheville that have historically faced racially discriminatory practices or displacement.
The mountains we call home boast more than 400 million years of history.
Celebrate the powerhouse figure of the Roaring Twenties with a series of events about her life and connection to Asheville.
Hopkins Chapel AME Zion Church and Marshall High Studios have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The eastern national forests in the US are thanks in part to these efforts more than 100 years ago in Western North Carolina.
The cottage behind Montford’s Carolina Bed and Breakfast was the first workshop of David Webb, a luxury jewelry designer beloved by the chicest of stars.
Learn about local Black history through art, books, food, and community at these events around the city.
If you think it’s cold now, imagine Asheville’s coldest day on record when temps dipped to -16°.
From the Recreation Park Zoo to the WNC Nature Center, dive into its past and present to commemorate a century of wildlife education.
Tell us you’re from Asheville without telling us you’re from Asheville.
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