Upcoming Events

In 1931, lawyer, collector, and historian F.A. Sondley died leaving his massive collection of books, papers, and “brick-a-brac” in the public trust.

But who was Sondley—and why should we still care?

ISA Certified Master Arborist April Wilson and colleagues will share tree failure data collected post Helene, following a “crankie” performance by artist Primrose Coke and a report back from Experimental Forest Club/friends of the woods. 

Join us on May 6 for an author talk and book signing with Tanya Davis as she discusses her new book Threads: A Tapestry of Life in the Black Community of Shiloh and Beyond. 

Buncombe County Special Collections is proud to partner with Black Wall Street AVL to present Elder Talk, an intimate and powerful evening

Land of the Sky 101 is a community learning circle for those who are interested in the history of Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina.

In 2016, filmmaker David Weintraub premiered Come Hell or High Water to commemorate the centennial of the Great Flood of 1916.

Years later, the WNC community finds itself in a similar position to those affected by the 1916 disaster.

In July 1916 WNC communities suffered through one of the worst floods in our region’s recorded history. One way residents processed and remembered the disaster was through music.

Land of the Sky 101 is a community learning circle for those who are interested in the history of Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina.

Land of the Sky 101 is a community learning circle for those who are interested in the history of Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina.