SPECIAL: The Roaring ‘20’s in Hendersonville – Part 1
Prelude As we head into the 21st Century version of the Roaring ‘20’s, I thought it would be worth a look back to see how things were a century ago in Hendersonville. The Roaring ‘20’s in the sleepy town of Hendersonville was a time of growth and prosperity for the townspeople but with that came […]
Enjoy Hiking, Kayaking, Tubing And More At Green River Cove
The Green River Cove area of Henderson/Polk County is a rugged wilderness that is rich in history, legend, and natural beauty. The Green River is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts because of the hiking, kayaking, and tubing. It is believed that the Cherokee Indians first started spreading into western North Carolina at the beginning of […]
History of the Bushwacking at Beaumont
One of the worst atrocities of the Civil War in the mountains of western North Carolina occurred at the estate of Flat Rock resident Andrew Johnstone. The estate he named Beaumont was built around 1840 and was built out of mica-flecked granite from a quarry on Glassy Mountain, located on the estate of the Secretary […]
The Gorge Zip Line: Taking Western North Carolina by Treetop
The Green River Game Lands in the Green River Gorge consists of 14,000 acres, much of it old-growth trees with some of the cypress-tupelo trees dating back 800 years. The Green River, so named for its dark green color, runs right through the middle of it. The Green River Gorge also offers a look at […]
Flat Rock Playhouse: One of The ‘Founding Fathers Of Theater’ in Western NC
The Flat Rock Playhouse is one of the founding fathers of theatre in western North Carolina. The Flat Rock Playhouse’s roots go all the way back to about 1940. A ragtag group of struggling actors that called themselves the Vagabond Players was formed in New York in the late 1930’s. They were led by London […]
The Mystique of North Carolina’s Bat Cave
Bat Cave, North Carolina is an unincorporated community that sits along the Henderson County/Rutherford County border in North Carolina. Bat Cave received a boost in popularity when the movie Batman starring Michael Keaton came out in 1989. People sent letters to the Bat Cave Post Office just to get the Bat Cave postmark. The bat […]
History of The Saluda Historic Depot and Museum
The small town of Saluda, North Carolina got its start as a railroad town on July 4, 1878 when the first train arrived in Saluda. The town was originally named Pace’s Gap and was a stopover for drover’s and trader’s on their way to western North Carolina or back down the mountain to points south. […]
The North Carolina Mountain State Fair
The Mountain State Fair is an event at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in September of every year. The fair begins the weekend after Labor Day and lasts for 10 days and the fair is also the third largest fair in North Carolina. The fair celebrates the heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains and […]
History of DuPont State Recreational Forest
The DuPont State Recreational Forest is almost 10,500 acres of forest, hiking trails, lakes, waterfalls, and the Little River traverses the property. The DuPont State Recreational Forest sits on the Henderson/Transylvania County border in North Carolina. The original deed for the land that was to become part of the DuPont State Recreational Forest goes back […]
History of The Tryon International Equestrian Center
The Tryon area of western North Carolina has a long history of promoting horses and equestrian activities. The Tryon Riding and Hunt Club was founded in 1925 by Carter P. Brown and the organization “was dedicated to promoting all phases of equestrian sport” (carolinahorsefarmsandmore.com). Several events were established to promote equestrian activities, many of which […]
