Canned Victuals

What’s in your pantry these days? I freely admit to having more canned food in my pantry than ever before. … More

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

Asheville’s real estate boom in the 1920’s fostered the growth of many neighborhoods: Lakeview Park, Malvern Hills, Horney Heights, and … More

Abraham Reynolds was one of the earliest settlers in Western North Carolina. He received land grants totaling some 1525 acres … More

Thursday October 17- Sunday October 20: OUT! A Pop Up Exhibit featuring material from our LGBT+ Archives Thursday, October 24, … More

hominy: n. hulled Indian corn, coarsely ground or broken, used as a cereal and as a vegetable. OR Hominy: two … More

Answer: The Friends of the North Carolina Room! We are a fun and varied group of Asheville residents who … More

Jon Elliston will explore the bizarre odyssey of John R. Brinkley, one of Western North Carolina’s most infamous figures. From his … More

A packed house in Lord Auditorium was the scene for the fourth program in the library’s series on Asheville in … More