Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Explore the history and heritage of the Smoky Mountain Region of Tennessee and North Carolina!
🎤✨ Join the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association at the Heritage Center! ✨🎤
Get ready to sit back, relax, and be swept away by the art of storytelling! Nestled in the beauty of the Smokies, these talented storytellers bring the region’s rich traditions to life — from classic Appalachian tales to modern-day adventures and heartfelt personal stories. 🌄📖
Every story is a journey through time, imagination, and the spirit of the mountains. Whether it’s laughter, wonder, or nostalgia, you’ll find it here. ❤️
🎟️ Free with museum admission!
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🎄✨ Holiday Handcrafters Fair at the Heritage Center! ✨🎄
Celebrate the magic of the season at our annual Holiday Handcrafters Fair on Saturday, November 15, from 10 AM – 4 PM! 🎁
Step into a warm and welcoming marketplace filled with the sights, sounds, and scents of an old-fashioned Smoky Mountain Christmas. Enjoy browsing handcrafted gifts, local artisan goods, and unique treasures made with care and creativity by talented makers from across the region. 🧶🕯️🎨
🎟️ Free admission! Bring your friends, family, and a little spending money — you’re sure to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts (and maybe a treat for yourself, too!).
Join us for a day of shopping, community, and holiday cheer as we celebrate the heart and craft of our mountain community. ❤️🏔️
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It's time for more plant history with Trevor the Curator! Today let's learn about the beautiful Sweetheart Rose!
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Today, we honor the First Peoples of this land — their enduring cultures, histories, and ongoing presence.
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we pause in gratitude and respect for the Indigenous communities who have long cared for the Smoky Mountains and continue to shape our region today. 🌿
➡️ Swipe through to see photos from our exhibit
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🎄✨ Calling All Artisans & Makers! ✨🎄
The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is now accepting vendor applications for our Holiday Handcrafters Fair — one of our most beloved seasonal traditions! 🏔️🧶
Share your handmade crafts, art, and holiday creations with visitors looking for one-of-a-kind gifts and locally made treasures. From woodwork and pottery to fiber arts, jewelry, candles, and more — we’d love to showcase your creativity! 💫
🗓️ Event Date: Saturday, November 15 | 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Location: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, Townsend, TN
🛍️ Apply here: fs28.formsite.com/gsmhcevents/handcrafters/index
Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your booth soon! Whether you’re selling or shopping, we hope you’ll join us for this festive day celebrating craftsmanship, community, and the holiday spirit in the Smokies. ❤️🎁
*As a precaution for all of our friends please don’t click on any links or message any one besides our company page to become a vendor 😊
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