Record #:

3350

Author(s):

Blamgren, Paige G.

Abstract:

Held each summer since 1992, at Warren Wilson College near Asheville, The Swannanoa Gathering holds week-long sessions that study the musical and folk heritage of the Southern Appalachians.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 65 Issue 1, June 1997, p26-28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folk festivals--Swannanoa; Folklore--Appalachian Region, Southern; Folk music--Appalachian Region, Southern; Swannanoa--Festivals, etc.

Record #:

35914

Author(s):

Bartlett, Marie

Abstract:

Collector of currently one thousand artifacts was this self-professed self-taught archaeologist. In his profile was information about who inspired him to take up the trade and circumstances surrounding his first acquisition. Included are descriptions of select items from his collection, such as a flint war axe and Cherokee tomahawk.

Source:

Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 9 Issue 2, Feb 1981, p26

Subject(s):

Archaeology and history; Cherokee Indians--North Carolina; Swannanoa--Festivals, etc.; Artifacts; Artifacts Hunting

Record #:

36491

Author(s):

Turk, John

Abstract:

Cedar Crest Inn, built in 1891, has been offered new life many times over and an enduring place in the community. Originally named Swannanoa Hill, it was known under names such as Kenilworth Lodge and The Arden before receiving its present name in 1937. The house, also functioning as a boarding house over the decades, became a bed and breakfast in 1996.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 6, June 2016, p118 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Swannanoa--Festivals, etc.; Bed and breakfast accommodations--North Carolina, Western; Architecture, Queen Anne style; Biltmore Estate (Asheville); Inns; Hospitality industry; Swannanoa Hill; Cedar Crest Inn