Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Preserving Our Unique History and Rich Culture
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 […]
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.
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
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 […]
Applications 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 […]
Tastes of the Smokies features more than a dozen local eateries onsite, cocktails, living history, and live music . Mingle with living history demonstrators while you relax in the Appalachian Village and enjoy artfully prepared food and drink provided by respected local restaurants known for their quality regional Appalachian fare. See what our restaurant partners […]
Mark your calendars and prepare to immerse yourself in a delightful display of creativity at the Heritage Center for our annual Holiday Handcrafters Festival! This beloved event is more than just a shopping trip—it's a cherished holiday tradition that perfectly ushers in the spirit of the Christmas season! This year, our Handcrafters Fair is shaping […]
Give to the GSM Heritage Center on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024 "Do good on the largest possible scale." - Isaac Anderson, Founder, Maryville College If you are looking for something good to do this holiday season, give to the GSM Heritage Center where your contribution will help provide countless benefits to our regional quality of life. […]
The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is excited to announce the continuation of our JAM Program for the Spring of 2025. JAM seeks to preserve our important mountain music heritage by offering low cost lessons in fiddle, banjo, guitar, and mandolin, as well as other instruments of the Appalachian region to small groups of students […]
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 Friday and Saturday | April 25-26 | From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day Discover a new craft, skill, or hobby! Join us for the 4th annual GSM Fiber Fair, where skills are learned, wool is spun, and a fiber enthusiast can shop to their heart’s content! Over 20 […]
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 […]
