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Welcome to Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley!
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Calendar of Events
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Get Outside!
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Eat, Shop, Stay, Play
Regardless of what brings you here, you will be greeted with peaceful days and friendly people.
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Presbyterian Heritage Center
A plethora of unique restaurants and shops are waiting for you to explore. Take your time and savor every moment of your visit.
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Center for the Arts
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Christmas
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This special publication of the Black Mountain News was created to assist you while you are in town. A calendar of events for the fall and winter seasons will help you plan your activities. We encourage you to visit the local businesses that have advertised in this tour guide and also to stop by the Black Mountain – Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce, located at 201 East State Street in Black Mountain, (828) 669-2300. And for a complete and updated listing of this week’s events and happenings, pick-up a copy of the Black Mountain News.
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Black Mountain is conveniently located to the east of Asheville, a short 15-minute trip on Interstate 40. Exit 64 will lead you into the historical downtown area. Enjoy!
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Oct. 4 Fall By the Tracks 5K & Festival
Dec. 4 – Dec. 31 Deck the Trees
Family fun day on Sutton Ave. Activities include face painting, pumpkin painting, cake walk, beanbag toss, storytelling. model train display, caboose open, craft demonstrations, bake sale, hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks for sale. Contact: The Old Depot Association (828) 669-6583, grif6701@bellsouth.net
Oct. 11 Fall Festival
Ongoing Through Oct. 31 Black Mountain Tailgate Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. – noon, 130 Montreat Rd.
Through November “First Fridays”
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Art and music at the Monte Vista Hotel the first Friday of each month from Feb. to Nov.
September Sept. 27 David Holt & Will McIntyre Benefit Concert 7 p.m. $20 general adm. Students $10. Advance tickets required. See website to order or find list of local outlets. Contact: Friends of Music of Montreat College – (828) 669-7733, brownpapertickets.com/ event/821396
Free. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on main campus of Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families. Silent auction, pumpkin patch, children’s games, car show, BBQ, live music, fire trucks, and more. Contact: (828) 686-3451
Oct. 16 – Oct. 19 L.E.A.F.
Lake Eden Arts Festival at Camp Rockmont. Tickets online in advance. theleaf.org
Oct. 24 Swannanoa Valley Museum - Historic Haunted Hours Tour
At In-The-Oaks. Easy, some stairs. $20 members, $25 non-members. Start times – 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. Contact: (828) 669-9566, info@ swannanoavalleymuseum.org
Oct. 25 Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade & Costume Contest
Great family event. Free parade at 3 p.m. followed by contest. Small fee to be in contest. Registration for the contest begins at 1 p.m. next to Gingko Tree Gallery on Broadway. Prizes for 3 best costumes in pet and human categories plus grand prizes. Benefits local animal rescue organizations. Contact: Bone-A-Fide Pet Boutique at (828) 669-0706 or June at Visions of Creation at (828) 669-0065.
24 beautiful Christmas trees on display (result of decorating competition). Free at Monte Vista Hotel. Contact: (828) 669-8870
Dec. 5 Holly Jolly
5 - 9 p.m. in downtown Black Mountain.
Dec. 6 Chamber Open House with Santa
Noon – 2 p.m. in Visitor Center. Contact: Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce, (828) 669-2300
Dec. 6 Christmas Parade
Free - 4 p.m. downtown. Application fee for participants. Contact: Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce, (828) 669-2300 exploreblackmountain.com
Dec. 6 Circle of Lights at Lake Tomahawk
6 p.m. Contact: Black Mountain Recreation and Parks, townofblackmountain.org
Dec. 13 & 14 Visions of Sugar Plums
4th Annual B&B and Country Inn Cookie Tour. Admission fee. Contact: Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce, (828) 669-2300, exploreblackmountain.com
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Get Outside! From Staff Reports
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The Swannanoa Valley has been blessed with scenic beauty, and that inspires many residents and visitors to get outside. The wide variety of recreation opportunities in the area will suit people of all ages and fitness levels, too. Here are a few suggestions: Walking
Popular places for walking include Lake Tomahawk and Recreation Park. Lake Tomahawk has a 0.55-mile loop, which includes views of the Craggy Mountains and waterfowl. Recreation Park features a half-mile walking path and connects to two greenways: the 0.51-mile Oaks Trail and the Garden Trail. Hiking
The mountains surrounding the Swannanoa Valley belong almost exclusively to private property owners, but some opportunities do exist for the general public. The Valley’s four major conference centers – Montreat, Ridgecrest, Christmont, and Blue Ridge Assembly never seek publicity
for their hiking trails, but will allow the public to use them. At Montreat, visitors can obtain information during the summer at the Nature Center by Lake Susan. At the three others, check in with visitor information to obtain permission.
was opened in 1929 as a 9 hole course designed by Donald Ross and was turned into an 18 hole course when the back side was opened in 1962. With reasonable daily rates and low priced. For more information, call (828) 6692710 or visit blackmountaingolf.org.
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The Black Mountain Golf Course lies nestled in a valley with fantastic views of the mountains. The course
The addition of a disc golf course at Owen High School gave the Valley two courses. The one at Owen plays through the campus, alongside buildings, with big, open views of the mountains. The one at Black Mountain’s Recreation Park doesn’t have the views, but does have a more natural setting, playing through woods, along the river, and by the community garden. The Rec Park course is open from sunrise to sunset; Owen’s course is open during the daytime after school, on weekends, or whenever class is not in session. Epic Cycles on Sutton Avenue in downtown Black Mountain sells discs.
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Congratulations! You have found your way to a great town – Black Mountain! Whether you are here for a day or a week, make the most of your time while you Eat, Shop, Stay, and Play!
Eat Finding a good meal in the Swannanoa Valley is easy. Unique and delicious restaurants line the streets of downtown Black Mountain. Some restaurants off the beaten path make a short drive more than worthwhile. Everything from burgers to an elegant meal are options in this town. Stop by the Black Mountain News’ office (111 Richardson Blvd., across from the Black Mountain Post Office) or the Black Mountain – Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce (201 E. State Street) for a copy of Dining Destinations, which includes information and menus from many local restaurants.
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Put on your walking shoes – because a walk around downtown Black Mountain will deliver an abundance of unique shops – antiques, art, clothing, furniture, unique gifts, an oldfashioned hardware store, and much more.
Accommodations in the area vary from a secluded cabin tucked away in Montreat to a room in a cozy bed and breakfast. Once you find a place, relax and enjoy your stay. Perhaps even a few naps might be in order – and where better to nap than in one of the relaxing rocking chairs that you see around town.
A stroll down Cherry Street, Sutton Avenue, Broadway, and of course, State Street, will lead you to shop after shop. Take time to find a perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for friend. And certainly, take time to not only buy a few souvenirs to take home with you, but a few treasures for yourself as well.
Play The number one rule of any vacation – have fun! And there are unlimited possibilities for fun and play in the area. Outdoor activities such as hiking and golf are ideal for this time of year – take advantage of this while you are here. Museums, an art center, a community garden, a beautiful lake, and greenways also make this an unique spot to enjoy.
This will no doubt be a unique vacation for you. Enjoy and come back soon!
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Treasures from the Attic By Ron Vinson
Presbyterian Heritage Center 318 Georgia Terrace, Montreat For more information, call (828) 669-6556 or visit phcmontreat.org With free admission and parking, the PHC offers interactive kiosks and displays of artifacts, rare books, documents and rare pictures. Open throughout the winter, the seasonal hours for the Presbyterian Heritage Center are: October: Thursday – Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sat. 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday 1:30 - 4 p.m.; November - March: Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sat. 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday 1:30 - 4 p.m.
The Presbyterian Heritage Center (PHC) is a thought provoking collection of rare artifacts, unique photos, worldwide archives, and unusual exhibits. It is Appalachian folk art carvings, African masks, Swannanoa Valley photographs of mountain folk in 1900, beautiful Chinese apparel, Montreat historical artifacts, and more!
An expanding and changing temporary exhibit this fall and winter is “Treasures from the PHC Attic.” It is a chance to see items rarely displayed in the center’s rotating exhibits. Among these artifacts are: • The earliest U.S. Presidential presentation pen used to sign landmark legislation. • Chaplain artifacts and photos from the Civil War to Vietnam War. •W orld War I glass slides of U.S. troops. • 1 8th century cobalt glass African trade beads. • 1 7th century Ethiopic Manuscript Psalter on vellum. • The first American printing of “Amazing Grace,” as well as its earliest audio recording. •M t. Mitchell Railroad artifacts and photos. “The Presbyterian Heritage Center has a reference library of more than 35,000 books, as well as thousands of photos and
artifacts,” notes Dick Ray, PHC chairman. “Open all year, the center offers special events and constantly changing exhibits with innovative and interactive technology that appeals to all ages.” Among other exhibits open through this fall are: Under The Stars: History of Tents, Hotel Montreat & Assembly Inn
An exhibit of rare artifacts and photos of housing on the Assembly Inn site, including Montreat’s first hotel – an expanded tool shed called the Big Piney Inn (or as local wags called it, the Big Piney Out). John Knox 500
Come learn about the founder of Presbyterianism in Scotland, the Scottish Reformation, and Presbyterians in the American Colonies. This is the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Knox. Joyful, Joyful: We Adore Thee
This exhibit features rare psalters and hymnals for the past 500 years, audio music samples on touch-screen kiosks, use of hymns in movie clips, and much more!
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Arts in Downtown Black Mountain By Rita Vermillion
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts, centered in downtown Black Mountain at 225 W. State Street, is a community arts center open year-round. Stop by to see the Upper Gallery and find out about events.
BlackMountainArts.org (828) 669-0930 Executive Director, Gale Jackson
Among North Carolina towns, Black Mountain stands as an enclave for the arts. Around the world, that reputation came about largely through former holding cell jail was turned into a visual art classroom, Black Mountain College, which existed here from 1933 to the upper level town library was refurbished into a gallery, 1956. Within the region that distinction is now due in part to the town council chambers were restored into an acoustic a local institution, the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, concert/theater room, the firemen’s sleeping quarters located in the renovated old city hall at 225 W. State Street. became a reception room/dance classroom, and the city The mission of BMCA is “to bring arts to the people and garage was recycled into a functional clay studio. people to the arts.” Through theatre, concerts, exhibits, Today, classes and workshops open to the public are held festivals, workshops, classes and outreach, this community every weekday in one of the various areas of the fine arts arts center offers to both visitors and residents opportunities – music, visual arts, pottery, writing and dance. Arts events to participate in and enjoy the arts. Incorporated in 1995, including concerts, theater productions, summer camps, the Center is well into its second decade as a non-profit arts gallery openings and exhibits are scheduled on a regular basis. institution serving the eastern part of Buncombe County A garden with sculpture by local artists in the back yard is and the communities of Black Mountain, Swannanoa, adjacent to the clay studio, which has murals installed by Montreat, and Ridgecrest. It is not an affiliate of county nationally recognized artists on both the east and west walls or town governments, but is a stand-alone organization – public art that enhances Black Mountain’s downtown. A responsible for raising its own funds and promoting its own tile wall located in the ground level was part of the original programs. The residents of our community pull together fundraising for the building renovation and includes tiles each year to support the Black Mountain Center for the Arts painted by school children who will some day raise their own through arts events and fundraisers, class tuition, donations, families in this Valley. grants, and more. Each year the Black Mountain Center for the Arts sponsors When a group of local residents found that the original city annual events that bring people in to hear live music, see hall, c. 1920s, was to be torn down, they chose to rally around visual art, view theatrical performances, take home locally the stately brick building at the west end of downtown, to produced art, visit local gardens, and meet others in the raise money to save and renovate it, and to turn it into a community. From a Books and Brown Bag series to the center for community arts that everyone could use with pride annual Art in Bloom flowers and art event to the Run for and excitement. Once the funds were raised, the orange shag Your Art 5K to an art photography exhibit, there is something carpet, pine paneling, and truck entrance were removed, the for everyone to enjoy at BMCA.
BMCA Fall & Winter Calendar 225 W. State Street, 828/669-0930 blackmountainarts.org October
Bring Back the Monarch Awareness Event closes Oct. 3 Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League in the Gallery - Oct. 10 “Turn of the Screw” Front Porch Theater Performances Oct. 10 @ 9 p.m., Oct. 11 @ 7:30 p.m., Oct. 17 @ 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 18 @ 7:30 p.m.
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Run for Your Arts 5K Fun Run at the Rec Park - Nov. 1 Free Books and Brown Bag Lunchtime Event: Jerry Pope reads from “The Elvis Tooth” - Nov. 14 Acoustic Corner Instructor’s Concert - Nov. 22 @7:30
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Clay Show and Pottery Sale in the Gallery – Dec. 5 Doug and Darcy Orr “Wayfaring Strangers” book event – Dec. 10 Front Porch Theatre’s Holiday Show Front Porch Theatre at BMCA presents “Our Town” Sign up for classes NOW 2015 Auction for the Arts/More Concerts/More Gallery Shows/ More Special Events/More Front Porch Theatre/More classes: Visual Arts, Dance and Creative Movement, Photography, and Music!
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Art Awaits You
At the Red House Studios and Gallery By Susan Shaw
Red House Studios and Gallery 310 State Street next to the Monte Vista Hotel For more information, call (828) 669-0351 or visit svfalarts.org Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, noon – 4 p.m. Fall and winter hours take effect in November through March: Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. October: Carolina Colors November/December: Holiday Marketplace and Mixed Media Show January/February: Black, White, and/or Red Susan Lueck
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On October 6, 1967, 16 women met at the Monte Vista Hotel to form the Swannanoa Valley Arts League, the area’s oldest group of community artists. Patricia Cornwell’s mother, Marilyn Pat Daniels, was among the first members, as was Mary McMurray, still an active member of the league. Membership zoomed to 41 by March 1968. The meetings and shows were held at various places – the beautiful new library (March 1968), Asheville State Savings and Loan, Swannanoa Community Center. There were Tuesday morning “Paint Togethers” at the Red Coach (State Street and Montreat Road). The league sponsored arts education in local schools. In 1991, the league found a home in the green house behind the medical center on Old U.S. Highway 70. Many classes and workshop have been held there, along with groups of artists who met to paint together. Coming Full Circle
Those 16 women who met 46 years ago to form an art league would be delighted to know that SVFAL moved in February 2012 to the Red House next to the Monte Vista Hotel where it all started. The Red House was originally known as the Farmhouse, and is the oldest structure on the Monte Vista property, built in 1926. Some know it as the Annex, housing overflow guests from the Monte Vista. It is on the National Register of Historic Places because of its age and association with the hotel.
The league continues with Red House at the Monte Vista, supplying artwork to the Monte Vista featuring several artists for a few months at a time in the main part of the hotel. The Elbow Gallery down the hallway of the first floor rooms continues also. SVFAL at Home in the Red House
From fall 2011 to March 2012, the Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League completed an extensive renovation of their 4,000 square foot Red House home including a new roof, extensive rewiring, and combining of rooms. Volunteers spent countless hours scraping, caulking, priming, and painting the 16 rooms. The finished product includes a three room gallery space, two large workshop spaces, a library, and seven artists’ studios with 16 artists. Membership stands at 155. The prime reasons for this are the wonderful opportunities for artists to display their work. The three lovely, well-lighted galleries will host six new shows during the spring and summer. Works range from 2D paintings in every medium to 3D including ceramic sculpture and wood creations. Two large classrooms have ongoing weekly classes plus workshops by members and outside artists on a regular basis.
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are Just the Start of the Arts at BMCA By Jessica Klarp
There’s much more to Black Mountain than beautiful fall foliage and sweeping vistas. In between hiking, antiquing and eating at any of the wonderful restaurants in town, drop in to the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, or better, plan your day around a visit to the upper gallery and be a part of the arts.
Located at 225. W. State Street in the old city hall between the Swannanoa Valley Museum and Thai Basil restaurant, the BMCA has been lovingly restored and teems with activity, especially in the chilly months. The building is open to the public from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. All year long the Black Mountain Center for the Arts has something for everyone including theater performances, workshops, lunchtime literary events, gallery exhibits, classes, and historical interest. We support 10 gallery shows a year, which are free to the public. The Swannanoa Valley fine Arts League will have its juried show in the gallery during part of October into November.
This show, juried by Martin DeWitt, features the work of diverse local artist who are Art League members. December’s Gallery show will showcase the work of our accomplished potters who produce their work year round seven days a week in our adjacent pottery studio. In March, the gallery will host the Annual Emerging Artists exhibit, which highlights the work of our drawing and painting classes. The Front Porch Theatre had a great season filled with emotion, energy and
plenty of laughs. This season begins in October with “The Turn of the Screw,” a Gothic thriller by Henry James. Following “The Turn of the Screw” will be a holiday production (or two!) that will reflect the spirit of the season. Once the snow melts, the theater will begin rehearsals for “Steel Magnolias,” set for April performances. Even with music available on every corner of Black Mountain, the Arts Center’s theater/listening room offers musicians a special environment to play and be heard in a concert setting. Mark your calendar now for the Annual Acoustic Corner Instructors Concert November 22. This is a perfect way to kick off the holiday season. The eclectic mix of instruments and performance styles of these dynamic professional musicians makes this a “must see” concert event. It’s not all painting and singing at BMCA. November 1 is the day for the Annual 5K Fun Run: Run for your Art at the Black Mountain Recreation Park
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on Blue Ridge Road. In addition to the 5K, there is a free kids run and barbeque and beverage are for sale after the run. Awards are given for the top finishers. Our annual Auction for the Arts in an evening filled with beautiful and useful items donated by the community of merchants and artists. The auction itself is a high-energy romp of furious bidding. Proceeds from the event will benefit our non-profit and help keep classes and events affordable to the public. The Center offers classes in Dance (Ballet, Ballroom, and Contemporary dance), Drawing and Painting, Photography, Music, and Writing. BMCA administers the Buncombe County Junior Appalachian Musicians session for third through ninth graders after school on Wednesdays. We have a clay studio that is busy seven days a week with plenty of wheels for throwing and instruction nearby. Private clay lessons (1-2 hours) are a great way for out-of-towners to participate in this arts-rich region with a hands-on experience. Writing classes by accomplished regional authors are offered through the Great Smokies Writing Program. Whether in town for a few hours or a few days, make sure to stop by the beautifully restored Black Mountain Center for the Arts and see what’s on the schedule. You’ll walk away fulfilled. Black Mountain Center for the Arts: 225 W. State Street (828) 669-0930 • BlackMountainArts.org
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Holly Jolly Christmas From Staff Reports
Holiday Happenings Dec. 5 Holly Jolly in downtown Black Mountain Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. Black Mountain Christmas Parade Dec. 6 following parade Circle of Lights
The joy of the season comes alive in downtown Black Mountain each year during the first weekend of December with the annual Holly Jolly Christmas (Friday, Dec. 5) and the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade (Saturday, Dec. 6). Holly Jolly Christmas is an opportunity to get shopping done early in the quaint village-like town of historic Black Mountain. Holly Jolly features sparkling lights and sights, smells of hot chocolate and cider, Christmas cheer and music, and much more. There are street festivities and the shops stay open late. Many stores offer refreshments and have special sales for one night only. Santa and his sleigh kick off the event with a parade down Cherry Street followed by a photo opportunity for children of all ages at Santa’s wonderland. Holly Jolly is a wonderful opportunity to get in the holiday spirit, share in community festivities, and get started on Christmas shopping. The Christmas Parade sponsored by the Black MountainSwannanoa Chamber of Commerce takes place on Saturday, December 6, at 4 p.m. in downtown Black Mountain. The parade begins at Flat Creek Road and proceeds through town to Cragmont Road. This is an annual family event designed to bring the community together and celebrate
the spirit of Christmas. Viewers may watch the parade from the side of the road along this route. Expect to see unique holiday floats and entries from folks across the Valley including Owen High School Marching Band, churches, schools and civic groups, plus fire trucks and police cars, music, animals, children, costumes and more… with Santa and Mrs. Claus pulling up the rear. Kids always enjoy the candy tossed from the floats. For more information, contact the Black MountainSwannanoa Chamber of Commerce at (828) 669-2300 or visit exploreblackmountain.com. Immediately after the parade, the annual “Circle of Lights” takes place at Lake Tomahawk, sponsored by Black Mountain Recreation & Parks. Celebrate the season with Santa, music, performing groups and talent, food, hay rides, and a bon fire. A festive occasion for all ages. For more information, call (828) 419-9300, ext. 687, blackmountainrec.com.
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Famous People
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Brad Johnson
Reverend Billy & Ruth Graham
The Swannanoa Valley has been both home and retreat for numerous famous people whose lives and businesses have impacted the people and the Valley for nearly two centuries. One of the most famous of all Valley residents is the Rev. Billy Graham, who married Ruth McCue Bell, daughter of missionary Dr. L. Nelson Bell of Montreat in 1943. The Grahams first lived in a modest cottage across from Ruth’s parents, but in 1954 they purchased 200 acres on a mountaintop in Montreat on which they built an informal country-style house that has served as a place of retreat as well as home for the evangelist and his family. Frontiersman and hero of the Alamo Davy Crockett visited Elizabeth Patton, the widow of a friend, in Swannanoa in 1815. He was also recently widowed. Having five children between them, they decided to wed and join their families. Three more children were born to them during their years in Tennessee and Texas. Descendants of Davy and Elizabeth reside today in the Swannanoa Valley.
In the 1880s, world renowned architect Mountain and built “In The Oaks,” Raphael Guastavino II came to a 24,755 square foot summer home Western North Carolina to work on the for his second wife, Lilliam Slocumb Biltmore Estate. While here, he built Emerson. The home is second in size an estate of his own, “Rhododendron,” only to Biltmore House in the state and in Black Mountain, on the site of what is styled as an English manor house. now is Christmount Assembly. “In The Oaks” is now owned by Guastavino specialized in the use of the Montreat College and serves as its age-old Catalan system of laminated tile Black Mountain campus. vaults, which enabled the construction Singer Roberta Flack was born in of free-standing tiled domes. Among Swannanoa in 1939. She is perhaps the 1,000 buildings he designed and best known for her hit song, “Killing built in the United States is the St. Me Softly.” Lawrence Basilica in Asheville. In 1900, a panel of architects named the top 10 The Martin family of musicians buildings in the United States, and is famous among fans of mountain eight of them contained tile work by music, and are also known for their wood carvings and dulcimers. Guastavino. A pioneer in the field of electricity, Billy Edd Wheeler, of Swannanoa, Franklin Terry was a contemporary is the author of numerous songs that and a competitor of Thomas Edison have been recorded by such stars as and eventually became a vice-president Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Nancy of Edison’s company, General Electric. Sinatra, and Lee Greenwood. In 1921, he bought land in Black
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Two sports figures of renown are from the Swannanoa Valley. Football great Brad Johnson, a graduate of Owen High School, led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory in 2004. He recently retired from the NFL.
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Brad Daugherty, former University of North Carolina and Cleveland Cavalier basketball star, is also from Black Mountain.
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History
Comes to Life By Anne Chesky Smith
SwannaNoa Valley Museum The Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. through October 31. There is a modest admission charge of $2 per person. Members, students, and children are free. The Museum is located in downtown Black Mountain at 223 West State Street in the town’s historic fire house.
More information on the Museum, its exhibits, and events can be found at swannanoavalleymuseum.org.
Located in the historic district of downtown Black Mountain, the Swannanoa Valley Museum is recognized as the primary museum of general history in Buncombe County, the most populated county in Western North Carolina. The Museum has become a valuable resource for teachers, transportation, construction, and social customs have evolved students, and researchers who use its collection, which since the earliest times of human habitation. Each year, one now numbers over 10,000 artifacts and photographs, to or more special exhibits are mounted which highlight a local learn about the history of the Valley and the growth and activity or give a local twist to a regional or national interest. In the rear gallery, visitors can see many of the household development of Western North Carolina. The Swannanoa Valley Museum was founded in 1989 by a items common to the early mountain home. group of local citizens, many descended from the Valley’s The Swannanoa Valley Museum will be open for their original settlers, with the aim of creating a collection which 2014 season through October 31, with several new exhibits, vividly depicts the history, culture, and character of the including “African American History and Culture,” the Valley, serving both to celebrate the community’s heritage, 2014 theme for Western North Carolina’s Museums in Partnership organization. and help visitors and new residents gain a sense of place. In 1989, the Town of Black Mountain deeded its original Other new exhibits for 2014 include: “Krasnaya Polyana: fire house, which had been vacant since 1984, to the Olympic Host, Sister City” – looking at the relationship that existed from 1984 to 2000 between the Russian host of the Swannanoa Valley Museum. The fire house was designed in recent Winter Olympic snow events and Black Mountain; 1921 by the renowned architect Richard Sharp Smith, who “Moonshine in the Mountains” – an exhibit that uses an served for six years as the chief architect for the Biltmore historic still and local stories to explore the history and Estate. It is one of just two public buildings designed by importance of moonshine in the local economy; and Smith outside of Asheville. “Celebrating Sports” – a collection of vintage and collectible Inside gallery exhibits include both artifacts and pictorial sports paraphernalia that celebrates professional athletes displays. Permanent exhibits show how earning a livelihood, who got their start in the Valley.
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The Museum will feature several updated exhibits as well, including “Our Communities” – a brief look at the small communities that make up the larger Swannanoa Valley; “Native American Life”; and “Integration at Black Mountain College.” Outside, the Museum offers a variety of off-site activities, open to both members and non-members. Walking, hiking, rafting, and auto tours provide unique insights into the geography and cultural development of the Swannanoa Valley. Perhaps the best known of these is the Rim Hike series. These 11 hikes traverse some of the highest and most remote parts of the Valley. They combine physical exertion and expert commentary, and were chosen a “must do” activity by “Our State” magazine in 2012. The Museum’s programs were also highlighted on UNC-TVs NC Weekend program in August 2013. In addition to the Rim Hike Series, the Museum hosts hikes to private waterfalls, organizes historic 4-wheel drive caravans, and has also started a series of moderate, three mile hikes that explore the history of the Swannanoa Valley’s small communities – Riceville, Bee Tree, Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Montreat, North Fork, and Ridgecrest. More information on all events can be found on the Museum’s website, swannanoavalleymuseum.org.
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