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Events
Upcoming Events

Clogging in the Cabin WorkshopSat, Jun 20Center for Pioneer Life
Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit 2026Sat, Jun 27Center for Pioneer Life


History Happy Hour: Debbie SegalTue, Jul 07Center for Pioneer Life
Mead Making WorkshopSat, Jul 11Center for Pioneer Life
History Happy Hour: Julie DixonTue, Aug 04Center for Pioneer Life
Natural Dyeing WorkshopSat, Aug 15Center for Pioneer Life
Blacksmithing WorkshopSat, Sep 12Center for Pioneer Life
Harvesting Heritage Festival 2026Sat, Sep 19Center for Pioneer Life
Fire Cider WorkshopSat, Oct 10Center for Pioneer Life
More Upcoming Events

Sat, Jun 20Center for Pioneer LifeJust like in the olden days, we will make rhythms with our feet to some old-time fiddle tunes on the wooden floor of the log cabin. No experience needed.
Sat, Jun 27Center for Pioneer LifeThis year, the 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit shifts from honoring the spoken traditions of Appalachia to highlighting the voices of Appalachian storytellers who are capturing these stories on the page.
Multiple DatesTue, Jul 07Center for Pioneer LifeJoin us for hands-on summer fun at the Center for Pioneer Life! Each week explores a different piece of Appalachian heritage—from quilting and farm life to storytelling traditions. Come for one session or two—every day is different!
Tue, Jul 07Center for Pioneer LifeDebbie Segal will guide you through a captivating presentation showcasing the rich diversity of birdlife found in Yancey County
Sat, Jul 11Center for Pioneer LifeJoin Nico the Mead Scientist for an interactive mead making workshop!
Tue, Aug 04Center for Pioneer LifeJoin us as Julie Dixon shows her documentary "Melungeon Voices". Melungeon is one of the names given to a group of people who were first documented living in the mountains of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia in the early 1800s.
Sat, Aug 15Center for Pioneer LifeIn this workshop you will learn how to use plants to create beautiful, colorful dyes for multiple uses.
Sat, Sep 12Center for Pioneer LifeJoin Tod Kershaw and craft your own steel serving spoon or ladle in this hands-on blacksmithing workshop! Using reclaimed materials, you'll learn essential skills like metalworking, cold swaging, and riveting to transform scrap into a functional work of art.
Sat, Sep 19Center for Pioneer LifeJoin us for the 2026 Harvesting Heritage Festival at the Center for Pioneer Life! Enjoy pumpkin picking, live music, craft vendors, historic demos, and more—all set against the backdrop of our Appalachian homestead.
Sat, Oct 10Center for Pioneer LifeFire Cider is a traditional herbal tonic that can boost your body’s immunity, fight inflammation, and stimulate digestive fire. It's a staple of wintertime home health. Let’s brew our own fire cider with fiery herbs and vegetables, vinegar, and honey.
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