Holiday Herbals Class with Herbalist Debbie Dickie!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Holiday Herbals Class with Herbalist Debbie Dickie! 123 Cromwell Dr., Townsend, TN Monday, November 17 | 10:15 AM Ages 13+ | $39 | 2โ€“2.5 hours Get into the holiday spirit with a festive and aromatic hands-on class led by renowned herbalist Debbie Dickie! Learn how to use herbs to create delicious and comforting holiday gifts […]

Holiday Handcrafters Festival!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Holiday Handcrafters Festival at the Heritage Center! Celebrate the magic of the season at our annual Holiday Handcrafters Festival on Saturday, November 15, from 10 AM โ€“ 4 PM! Step into a warm and welcoming marketplace filled with the sights, sounds, and scents of an old-fashioned Smoky Mountain Christmas. Enjoy browsing handcrafted gifts, local artisan […]

Year in the Life of an Early-American Family: The Davis Family of Seymour, Tennessee

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us this Saturday, October 25, 1pm-4pm in our Classroom for a free program from our series "A Year in the Life of an Early-American Family: The Davis Family of Seymour, Tennessee c. 1835" Join Cultural Specialists Atsila Anotasgi from the Eastern Band of the Cherokee as they demonstrate dyeing with roots and bark, and […]

Holiday Herbals Class with Herbalist Debbie Dickie!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Holiday Herbals Class with Herbalist Debbie Dickie! 123 Cromwell Dr., Townsend, TN Saturday, October 25 | 10:15 AM Ages 13+ | $39 | 2โ€“2.5 hours Get into the holiday spirit with a festive and aromatic hands-on class led by renowned herbalist Debbie Dickie! Learn how to use herbs to create delicious and comforting holiday gifts […]

Smoky Mountain Storytellers!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join the members of the Smoky Mountains Storytellers Association! Nestled amidst the captivating backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association is a vibrant collective of individuals deeply passionate about the age-old art of storytelling. These tellers, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of the region, weave tales that range from traditional Appalachian […]

A Year in the Life of an Early-American Family: The Davis Family of Seymour, Tennessee c. 1835

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us tomorrow, October 18, 2025, 10am-5pm at the historic Davis house for a free program, which is the first in a series titled "A Year in the Life of an Early-American Family: The Davis Family of Seymour, Tennessee c. 1835" Living history expert Donna Stinnett will present a program called A Well Thought-Out Plan: […]

Sunset Concert Series: Steve Kaufman!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center presents: Steve Kaufman! About the Artist: Steve Kaufman was born into a musical family in 1957. His father was a jazz piano player and his mother was a classically trained pianist. Music was always around. At four Steve started plinking at the piano and did so for several years. […]

Smoky Mountain Storytellers!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join the members of the Smoky Mountains Storytellers Association! Nestled amidst the captivating backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association is a vibrant collective of individuals deeply passionate about the age-old art of storytelling. These tellers, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of the region, weave tales that range from traditional Appalachian […]

Blue Ribbon Country Fair!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Blue Ribbon Country Fair โ€“ Saturday, September 27 10:00 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM | $20 Parking Donation Step back in time and enjoy a fall celebration in the tradition of old-time county fairsโ€”a day filled with family fun, history, and heritage at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center! What to Expect: Living history demonstrations: open […]

Folk Medicine: Fire Cider Workshop!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us as we learn how to make one of Herbalismโ€™s favorite remedies! Used since the Middle Ages but re-introduced in the 70โ€™s by Rosemary Gladstar, the โ€œGodmother of Western Herbalismโ€, Fire Cider has been used to fight inflammation, boost the immune system and strengthen digestion. A popular remedy through cold & flu season it […]

Sunset Series: Blue Ridge Gathering!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center presents: Blue Ridge Gathering! Join us for an unforgettable evening with Blue Ridge Gathering, a Knoxville-based neo-traditional old-time trio known for their high-energy performances and rich blend of American roots, old-time, and Celtic-inspired music. Featuring Cody Bauer, Jessica Watson, and Duck Ryan, this award-winning group weaves original songs, timeless […]

Smoky Mountain Storytellers!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join the members of the Smoky Mountains Storytellers Association! Nestled amidst the captivating backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association is a vibrant collective of individuals deeply passionate about the age-old art of storytelling. These tellers, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of the region, weave tales that range from traditional Appalachian […]