A Glimpse Into the Past
New exhibits at Highlands Historical Society will explore the sounds of the past, music that’s still reverberating across the Plateau.
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Article Category: History in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
Meet James Grant
The curiously incompetent James Grant’s victorious Battle of Echoe was never about glory, but it ended with despair and dishonor.
The Historic Cashiers Valley
Cashiers Historical Society continues the mission of its founders with a calendar bursting with events and activities.
The Work of Joe Webb
Thanks to his exquisite craftsmanship and uncompromising work ethic, Joe Webb’s cabins are still treasured, decades after their construction.
Highlands Village School
Forget the school bus – it was a chore getting to the various schools scattered around Highlands.
Written on The Walls
Graffiti adorning the walls of the Zachary-Tolbert House provides a charming snapshot of a busy, loving household. Charlie Zachary, seen in the photo on the left in his Army uniform from the Spanish American War, is one of the cast of characters.
Potts Honors Family Veterans with Legion Memorial Bricks
The Potts family has honored their veteran family members military service by acquiring bricks for placement in the American Legion veterans plaza honor walk.
A Fascinating Life She Led : Katherine Willoughby
Our friend Katherine Willoughby enriched the lives of everyone she encountered in her peripatetic life.
Heritage Apple Day
The storied apples of the past get their day in the sun with Cashiers Historical Society’s Apple Heritage Day, Saturday, March 25, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Cashiers Community Center.
Treatment as Inspiration
Robert Louis Stevenson’s bout of bronchiectasis led to his greatest novel and also, inevitably, to Stuart’s grandmother and the stunning woman who would become the eternal face of Irish beauty.