What’s in your pantry these days? I freely admit to having more canned food in my pantry than ever before. … More
Category: Friends of the NC Room
Swannanoa: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
I volunteered this week to create the post for Swannanoa in part because it has been my home for the … More
St. Dunstan’s Circle: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
Asheville’s real estate boom in the 1920’s fostered the growth of many neighborhoods: Lakeview Park, Malvern Hills, Horney Heights, and … More
My Sandy Mush: 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
Abraham Reynolds was one of the earliest settlers in Western North Carolina. He received land grants totaling some 1525 acres … More
Join the Friends of the NC Room for THREE events in October!
Thursday October 17- Sunday October 20: OUT! A Pop Up Exhibit featuring material from our LGBT+ Archives Thursday, October 24, … More
Hommoney, Hominey, or Hominy? : 52 Weeks, 52 Communities
hominy: n. hulled Indian corn, coarsely ground or broken, used as a cereal and as a vegetable. OR Hominy: two … More
What’s the Coolest Organization to Belong to in Asheville?
Answer: The Friends of the North Carolina Room! We are a fun and varied group of Asheville residents who … More
Event: Jon Elliston: Sex, Lies and Snake Oil
Jon Elliston will explore the bizarre odyssey of John R. Brinkley, one of Western North Carolina’s most infamous figures. From his … More
The 1980s: A Vibrant Decade for the Arts in Asheville
A packed house in Lord Auditorium was the scene for the fourth program in the library’s series on Asheville in … More