After the Colonial era ended in the United States, the Federalist era began with many developments and initiatives for infrastructure. One feature in the southern Appalachian region during this time
By Helaine Kranz Transylvania County has a long history of summer camps. In the mid-1920s there were 14 camps in operation in the county. Transylvania was home to one camp
By Laura Sperry Note: This is the final part in a series on bands in Transylvania County. The Brevard Music Center (BMC) has been an iconic part of Transylvania County for
Note: This is part of a series on bands in Transylvania County. Transylvania County has been a center for old-time music for decades. The beauty of the mountains inspired song and
Note: This is part of a series on bands in Transylvania County. Brevard College Band As time progressed, other bands formed. The Brevard College Band was established in the 1937-1938 school
Note: This is part of a series on bands in Transylvania County. Brevard Cornet Band Concert bands became popular in America in the late nineteenth century as touring bands, particularly those
Since the earliest days of agriculture, people have looked to the skies to predict the weather and ensure a successful harvest. These same practices have endured today, though not as
Dairy milk is a major component of the American diet in cheese, butter, yogurt, and other products. In years past a community would have relied on local dairy farms to
Journey with me, reader, to a distant past – the 1980s. Yes, the age before the internet, and indeed before the widespread use of cell phones. We might explain to
Transylvania County has a long history of charitable work and community-minded progress. One story of giving and service is that of the Friendship House. In the late 1950s two larger
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