The Woodfin community, like many other Buncombe County communities is named for a man who enslaved human beings. If you’ve … More
Tag: Buncombe County History
ASHEVILLE’S FIRST CITY SCHOOLS FOR BLACK STUDENTS, Part Three: Builders of Black Schools
The Creation of a Public School System for the City of Asheville, 1887-1888 Setting Up the System and Hiring the … More
“A Dollar in the Bank is Worth Two in the Pocket” (so they say……)
Uncommon and unusual objects sing an irresistible siren’s song to me (much to my bank account’s dismay). I just can’t … More
JUST A LITTLE FRIENDLY REMINDER: Monumental Decisions: The Legacy and Future of Civil War Markers in Our Public Spaces Monumental … More
How Black and White is Asheville?
Do you prefer to live in a segregated city? What could you do to change that? Would you seek out … More
Event. Monumental Decisions: The Legacy and Future of Civil War Markers in Our Public Spaces
Monumental Decisions: The Legacy and Future of Civil War Markers in Our Public Spaces Date: Saturday February 3rd Time: 2:00 … More
How Well Do You Know Asheville’s Buildings? A Quiz With Up To $30 worth of prizes!
The North Carolina Room is currently exhibiting photographs from the Richard Hansley Photograph Collection. Mr. Hansley is the author of Asheville’s … More
Standing on One Corner in Asheville, Part Two
An eight-story, skeletal form of poured concrete reinforced with steel (upper right) stood on the corner of North Main and … More
Standing On One Corner in Asheville, Part One
Standing on one corner of Asheville is an excellent place to learn about the ever-changing face of our town. Do … More
