The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Experience Townsend like never before! Join us for the Heritage & Hospitality Tour of Townsend, a self-guided celebration of local businesses, Appalachian culture, artisan demos, tastings, and community favorites — all across the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. Explore at your own pace as you enjoy unique experiences at participating restaurants, shops, lodging properties, craft […]

As a part of our 52 nights of “A Heritage Center Christmas”, enjoy Christmas in the Village as you stroll the illuminated historic village adorned with glittering lights and traditional seasonal décor, including living greens, oil lamps, cozy fires, wreaths, garlands and more! Transport your family back in time with traditional demonstrations and conversations with […]

As a part of our 52 nights of “A Heritage Center Christmas”, enjoy Christmas in the Village as you stroll the illuminated historic village adorned with glittering lights and traditional seasonal décor, including living greens, oil lamps, cozy fires, wreaths, garlands and more! Transport your family back in time with traditional demonstrations and conversations with […]

Step back to the 1830s this Saturday, November 8 from 10 AM–3 PM, as part of our free series, A Year in the Life of an Early-American Family: The Davis Family of Seymour, Tennessee c.1835. Join historical interpreter Jodi Savage as she demonstrates how early-American families turned wool into yarn using an authentic 1830s spinning […]