Author: Swannanoa Valley Museum

  Many Whites passed through the northwestern mountains and became permanent residents of the Watauga settlements (now in Tennessee) in the 1770s. By 1784 the earliest known permanent White settlers …

There are many different kinds of rocks that can be found throughout the Swannanoa Valley. These rocks represent the history of how the Swannanoa Valley was formed over the centuries. …

A pollinator garden is planted with pollinating insects in mind. Nectar and pollen producing plants attract pollinating insects known as pollinators. Pollinator gardens should provide the following types of plants, …

  Independence Day On July 4, 2020 the United States of America will be 244 years old.Each year Americans celebrate the Continental Congress’s passage of the Declaration of Independence on …

Elsie Martin Wood Carver Of Western North Carolina Elsie Martin’s life began in a time of change in the lives of the men and women of rural Appalachia. Her mother …

  The banjo traveled to America from Africa with the slaves. Particularly West Africa. The instrument they brought with them was called the Akonting. The Akonting is the folk lute …

                        Toys of the past part 4: Ball and Cup Toy   This toy was quite popular in Europe …

            DIY Butter: Butter has been a staple in households throughout the world for many centuries. It is most commonly made from Cow’s milk. in …

Episode 6: Toys of The Past Part 3 Make Clay Marbles: The use of Marbles in playing games has been around since the time of the Egyptians. Marbles have been …

In this week’s History @ Home, students will learn Cherokee basket making by learning about the materials used to make baskets, coloring Cherokee basket patterns and creating their own basket …