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.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Preserving Our Unique History and Rich Culture
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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.
$10
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 […]
Free
Tastes of the Smokies
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 […]
Holiday Handcrafters Festival
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 […]
Free
Giving Tuesday 2024
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. […]
Junior Appalachian Musicians Registration
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 […]
$180
Great Smoky Mountain Fiber Fair
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 […]
Kids Take Over the Museum
The 3rd 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, […]
