Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Preserving Our Unique History and Rich Culture
Winter Heritage Festival
Join us as we step back in time for the annual Winter Heritage Festival at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. You’ll experience hands on demonstrations, practice pioneer survival skills and get a sense of how hard life was during pioneer times. Learn a new craft, see historic artifacts, and learn about the weapons the […]
Smoky Mountain Storytellers
Join the members of the Smoky Mountains Storytellers Association. Nestled amidst the captivating backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association is a vibrant collective of individuals deeply passionate about the age-old art of storytelling. These tellers, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of the region, weave tales that range from traditional Appalachian […]
Great Smoky Mountain Fiber Fair
Great Smoky Mountain Fiber Fair Friday and Saturday | April 19-20 Discover a new craft, skill, or hobby! Join us for the 3rd annual GSM Fiber Fair, where skills are learned, wool is spun, and a fiber enthusiast can shop to their heart’s content! Over 20 vendors are set up throughout the Heritage Center’s 10 […]
Kids Take Over the Museum
The 2nd Annual Kids Take Over the Museum will provide kids of all ages with hands-on activities that are rooted in rich Appalachian history. There will be no shortage of activities for your young crafter or artist. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, they’ll enjoy basket weaving, blacksmithing, and pottery making. Over 25 demonstrations, […]
Mornings in the Garden
Join the Tuckaleechee Garden Club at the GSM Heritage Center the week of June 2-8, to learn more about our kitchen garden. Learn about heirloom plants and their planting techniques. This event is free of charge.
Maker Mondays
Join the Tuckaleechee Garden Club at the GSM Heritage Center on Monday, June 3rd, from 10a-12p for some fun in the garden! Our first Maker Monday event will focus on several fun activities for kids including a scavenger hunt, planting and harvesting, and a fun craft! This event is free of charge. Please email JBowen@gsmheritagecenter.org […]
Maker Mondays
Join us for a fun dive into nature crafts! Master how to make a nature journal using simple materials and let your creativity shine. Learn with step-by-step instruction to make your own seed balls to begin your own flower garden! Each child will make seed balls and one nature journal to take home. Cost is […]
Maker Mondays
This Maker Monday will focus on tie-dying! Bring your own tshirt or use a provided bandana. All ages welcome. Messy! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained or dirty. Please email JBowen@gsmheritagecenter.org to register.
Music for Seniors
We are partnering up with Music for Seniors to have an intergenerational music event. Including an instrument petting zoo, opportunities for hands on instruction, and a low impact square dance lessonwith caller Leo Collins! This event is free of charge. Please let Sarah Pirkle know if you are interested! Email SPirkle@gsmheritagecenter.org
Smoky Mountain Storytellers
Join the members of the Smoky Mountains Storytellers Association. Nestled amidst the captivating backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association is a vibrant collective of individuals deeply passionate about the age-old art of storytelling. These tellers, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of the region, weave tales that range from traditional Appalachian […]
Blue Ribbon Country Fair
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center 123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend, TennesseeApplications are now available! Click here to Enter and for more information! Join us for a fall celebration in the tradition of old-time county fairs with all-around family fun for the whole family. We will celebrate all that is good about an old-fashioned country fair with activities that include living history demonstrations of open hearth […]
