Above are two views of Mount Pisgah and the Rat with floral gardens in the foreground. One is from Lake … More
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Join us for “Zoom with the NC Room” virtual programming!
Do you miss the library and all of the programs we have to offer? So do WE! So we’ve done … More
Strolling Through History (virtually)
One of the in-person programs NC Room staff were really excited about was our second annual series of “Strolling Through … More
Discover Digital Resources to access while Social Distancing (and any time)
Your Buncombe County library card gives you access to a myriad of digital resources, and there are numerous other helpful … More
Casa Loma
The Asheville Art Museum opened its doors (finally!) late last year. On the left is the old Pack Library building … More
Are You a Card-Carrying, Up-to-Date Member of the Friends of the North Carolina Room?
Join other Asheville residents who love local history. For just $15.00/year, you help: support monthly local history programs pay for … More
Asheville’s First City Schools for Black Students
Part One: Blacks Vote for Public Education, Win a Separate but Unequal Place in the New School System When Asheville … More
Did your African American Ancestor March From Asheville to Volunteer in the Spanish American War?
In our recent post “PART 2: A WHO’S WHO LIST OF PROMINENT BLACK ASHEVILLE BUSINESSMEN IN 1922” we were giving the … More
Hidden History of Asheville at Barnes and Nobel Saturday!
Have you not gotten your copy of Hidden History of Asheville yet? If it’s because you’re prone to not go … More