Program Description
Event Details
In April, the exhibition Black Stories in Census Tract 2 will expand beyond the gallery space with a documentary screening that brings Stumptown’s history to life through film, creating an opportunity for deeper reflection, community dialogue, and shared learning.
This screening will be a gathering point for elders, descendants, students, and the public to engage directly with the stories presented in the exhibit and continue the cross-generational conversation around memory, place, and preservation.
About Black Stories in Census Tract 2
Black Stories in Census Tract 2 is a curated multimedia archive illuminating the social, cultural, and historical impact of Asheville’s Black neighborhoods—honoring the families and communities whose roots shaped Stumptown, Hill Street, and South Montford, and bringing their stories forward through imagery, memory, and collective history.
The exhibition is created by STM Multimedia and Garnet Prose + Projects in partnership with the Historic Stumptown Neighborhood Association and with support from the Friends of Buncombe County Special Collections, Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County, and Dogwood Health Trust. is presented as part of the Carolina Record Shop, a program featuring creative perspectives on community history.
About Buncombe County Special Collections
The Buncombe County Special Collections Library (formerly the North Carolina Room) is located on the lower level of Pack Memorial Library in Downtown Asheville. Buncombe County Special Collections preserves and provides access to archives and reference materials about the social, cultural, and natural history of Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina.
Go to specialcollections.buncombenc.gov to learn more and plan a visit!