You're invited to join us for a special, hands-on program, "Lunch in the Backcountry - 1776." In 1776, life on the Tennessee frontier was equal parts resilience, resourcefulness, and community. Historian Ben Barrington brings that world to life on October 13 in an immersive, hands-on experience unlike anything else we offer. You'll step into the […]
There's something deeply satisfying about making something beautiful with your own hands. On October 17, learn the basic macrame knot and walk away with a completed, handmade trellis ready to give your climbing plants a new home. Choose from multiple cord colors to make it your own. All materials included. Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 […]
National Park Tour with Sam Venable Sam Venable has spent a lifetime writing about, laughing about, and deeply loving the Great Smoky Mountains. Join us for a guided tour through the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, stopping at Newfound Gap, Sugarlands, Elkmont, and more. Sam brings the eye of a naturalist, the […]
Something beautiful is coming to the Heritage Center. The Grace Notes Flute Choir will bring their Autumn Concert to historic Wilders Chapel AME Zion Church on the grounds of the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. The concert will feature the works of Charlotte Ellis, a Blountville composer, and founder of the Morningstar Flute Ensemble, who […]
