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Band Camp! Part One: Community Bands

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

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Planting by the Signs

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

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Local Dairy Farms

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

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Gifting & Toys in Appalachia

Early Appalachian settlers were isolated from the conveniences of cities and stores, and so many gifts were handmade from local materials. Immigrants brought traditions from their homelands. CHILDREN AS MINIATURE

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Allie B. Harllee and the Blue Bird Box

The Local History collection at the Transylvania County Library includes recipes and stories of a well-loved lady of yesteryear who lived in the See-Off Mountain community, Allie B. Harllee. Allie

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Montclove Estates Lake

It may be hard to believe, but at one time a small four-acre lake may have once existed at the intersection of Country Club Road and Illahee Road as part

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The American Thread Plant

Many industries have brought employment to Transylvania County residents over time. One such industry was the American Thread plant in the Calvert area of Transylvania County near the Rosman Highway.

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