Cashiers Historical Society — A Circle Of Volunteers
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ashiers boasts a long and colorful history, but until the mid-1990’s there was no organized effort to preserve its history. That changed with a meeting on the porch of Julia Tolbert McCall’s house, where a small group gathered to brainstorm the start of what is now the Cashiers Historical Society. In 2013, a total of 400 volunteers joined together to learn about the history of Cashiers Valley through Docent training for the Zachary-Tolbert House Museum, actively participated as guides for the annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse, set-up for Music on the Grounds, served as hosts for the annual Empty Bowls event benefitting Fishes and Loaves, participated in planning Founders Day for area children and celebrated the successes of the year at the annual Circle of Volunteer’s Chili Luncheon in October. As members of committees, volunteers in 2013 completed a revised version of the Heritage Trail Map (available at the Old School House), Phase I and Phase II of Historic Sites (Heritage property designation for area historic properties) were completed and published, completion of Phase 2 of Faces & Places - a unique oral and visual record of the families that made and continue to make Cashiers an extraordinary community. The excellent administrative staff at the Old School House, an engaged and hard-working Board - hand-in-hand with a
Photo by Alan Rhew
The CHS Circle of Volunteers gather at the annual chili luncheon to look back on another successful season.
strong volunteer network - will ensure the success of the following events slated for 2014:
Music on the Grounds
June 26 5 p.m. Zachary-Tolbert Grounds
A summer evening with The Smokey Mountain Quartet. Entry is free and you are encouraged to bring a picnic supper.
17th Annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse
August 23 through August 31 Hilliard House
Down a long winding road, nestled in the shadows of Whiteside Mountain, guests will view an utterly charming low country Cashiers home surrounded by 29 forested acres. 25 designers will have created magic, 20 boutiques will be filled with unique gifts, crafts and items for the home and lunch will be served daily at the Showhouse Cafe.
Founder’s Day
September 25 Zachary-Tolbert House
Cashiers third and fourth graders spend the day learning skills and crafts from Valley pioneerThis year we expand on the Cherokee theme with Eastern Band of the Cherokee dancers and story tellers expanding minds with tales of yesterday in the Valley.
Empty Bowls
October 5 Zachary-Tolbert House Noon
Artisanal bowls offered for sale, filled by the donated soups of area chefs for a communal lunch, the proceeds benefitting the Food Pantry.
Zachary-Tolbert House Museum
Docent guided tours available through the season - June through August - every Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 3 pm. The extensive trails circling the property are open from dawn to dusk daily, weather permitting. We would love to have you join the Cashiers Historical Society as a member and/or as a volunteer! Visit: www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org or call 828-743-1770. ~
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The Best of Cashiers Valley
2014/2015
just south of the crossroads