Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Explore the history and heritage of the Smoky Mountain Region of Tennessee and North Carolina!
It’s National Love Your Pet Day! Of course we had to share about the best cat of all, Mr. Cat Stevens!
Come visit him Mon-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 12pm-5pm!
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It’s National Love Your Pet Day! Of course we had to share about the best cat of all, Mr. Cat Stevens!
Come visit him Mon-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 12pm-5pm!
#greatsmokymountainsheritagecenter #NationalLoveYourPetDay #cat #bestcatever #catstevens #appalachia #gsmhc #history #historycomesalive #familyfun #smokymountains #tntourism #townsendtn
#greatsmokies #appalachian #museum
As we get closer to our 4th annual Fiber Fair on April 25th & 26th we wanted to spotlight some of the amazing vendors that will be there. Our next spotlight is Dean & Co - Macrame and More! Dean & Co was created to honor the legacy of a beloved grandmother who instilled a passion for crafting, sewing, and creating with love, while filling her granddaughter’s childhood with creativity and warmth. After her passing in 2022, Dean & Co was born as a tribute to her memory, with each handmade creation stamped with her name. Every piece is made with love, just as she taught. Make sure to come see them on April 25th & 26th!
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In honor of Black History Month, the next notable figures from our region are the Mingus Family!
When one thinks of the name “Mingus” in the Great Smoky Mountains, many associate it with the Mingus Mill and the white settler family, but the story of the Black Mingus family has long been overlooked.
Through the African American Experiences in the Smokies (AAES) project, research has uncovered the legacy of Daniel Mingus, a formerly enslaved man, and his son Charles Mingus Sr., who went on to serve as a Buffalo Soldier in the U.S. Army for over 20 years. Charles’ military career took him across the country, from the Philippines to the U.S.-Mexico border, before settling in Los Angeles.
His son, Charles Mingus Jr., became one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century. A legendary bassist, composer, and bandleader, Mingus Jr. played alongside Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Miles Davis, leaving behind a musical legacy that still resonates today.
Sources:
- www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/historyculture/the-daniel-mingus-family.htm
- smokieslife.org/2023/06/01/origins-of-mingus-family-saga/
Photo: Eric Mingus and GSMNP Superintendent Cassius Cash unveil a new sign outside Mingus Mill in Great Smoky Mountains National Park at a ceremony held Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The new sign describes how the Mingus family experience in America touches on “some of the country’s sharpest historical notes.” Provided by Great Smoky Mountains Association.
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There's nothing like a sunset in the Great Smoky Mountains!
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