The Roaring Twenties Part V
The Roaring Twenties in Hendersonville was a time of great growth and prosperity. North Carolina passed a Prohibition Amendment of their own in 1909 and the 18th Amendment turned the local blockade distillery into a lucrative and dangerous business. Local law enforcement and the federal government in the form of Revenue enforcement officers waged war […]
The Roaring Twenties Part IV
During the 1920’s there was a section on Main Street near 4th Avenue West existed below street level that became known as “Underground Hendersonville.” According to most local historians, Underground Hendersonville came into existence in the 1920’s. Some of the earliest “legitimate” businesses in Underground Hendersonville was a barber shop, a beauty salon, and a […]
The Roaring ‘20’s Part III
The turn of the 20th Century saw a lot of growth in Hendersonville. The Railroad was bringing tourists and summer residents to Hendersonville by the carload but with more tourists and population growth brought more issues to be dealt with. Automobiles were becoming commonplace and North Carolina enacted their own Prohibition law in 1909, ten […]
Tales from the Dark Corner of Henderson County: The Roaring 20s of Hendersonville Part 2
In the years leading up to the 1920’s in Hendersonville, blockade distilleries and the making of moonshine was commonplace whether it was being made for personal consumption or for profit. The making of moonshine was not illegal unless taxes were not paid on it, and that is where blockade distilleries got their name. Several areas in […]
Details of the 2020 Bearfootin’ Art Walk & Auction Announced
Bearfootin’ Art Walk Courthouse Square & Main Street Hendersonville, NC May 9 is the Bear Reveal! Historic Downtown Hendersonville presents the 18th annual Bearfootin’ Art Walk & Auction. Bears will be created in a whimsical artistic fashion and will decorate the downtown area. The bears provide an interesting addition to the Main Street and can […]
Gnarliest Kids Adventure Race Set for May 3
The Gnarliest Adventure Race Camp Ton-A-Wandah 300 W Ton A Wandah Rd Hendersonville, NC 28739 May 3 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. A Hendersonville favorite! The 8th annual Gnarliest Kids Adventure Race lets kids the thrill of adventure racing through Camp Ton-A-Wandah. Working in teams of two, the kids, ages 5 through 14, work together […]
Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers Kick Off, End 2020 in Asheville
The Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers have 17 shows in 2020 — the first one being January 7-8, and the final one being November 3-4, both in Asheville. For more than 40 years, the Gem & Lapidary Wholesaler Trade Shows have been a top gem and mineral buyer destination. Exhibitors enjoy world-class personal service and exposure […]
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 […]
Flat Rock Playhouse Announces Its 2020 Lineup
Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Hwy Flat Rock, NC 28731 828.693.0731 www.flatrockplayhouse.org The playhouse announced its 2020 schedule. Tickets can be purchased at the Flat Rock Playhouse website or by calling the Box Office at (828) 693-0731. The 2020 shows are: On the Leiman Mainstage Million Dollar Quartet – April 24 – May 17 Steel […]
Snow Tubing at Black Bear is a Hendersonville Must
Black Bear Snow Tubing 373 Kerr Road Hendersonville, NC 828.685.1155 One of Hendersonville’s favorite winter activities, snow tubing! Slide down a 500-foot slope on tubes is a fun way to spend the afternoon and evening with the family. The slopes have a tube-tugging system that allows you to ride your tube back to the top […]
