Winter Heritage Festival!

Step back in time at the annual Winter Heritage Festival at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center!
Experience what life was like for early pioneers in Southern Appalachia through immersive, hands-on activities and living history demonstrations for all ages.
Learn traditional crafts from skilled living historians, practice pioneer survival skills, and explore historic artifacts and period weapons, including firearms used by early settlers in East Tennessee. Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of daily life, work, and survival in the Southern Appalachian region.
Children can enjoy interactive games and activities designed to make history engaging, educational, and fun — perfect for curious young learners and families.
Additionally, come and see presentations from Descendants of Cades Cove and Cherokee Storytellers!
*CCPA Members Free!*
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Date: January 31

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Admission at the door:
• $15 – Adults (13+)
• $12 – Seniors (65+)
• $10 – Kids (ages 5–12)
• Free for ages 0–4
Join us for a full day of living history and discover the skills, stories, and traditions that shaped mountain life in Appalachia.

Event Location: 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend, TN