Preserving Native Cane
Humble River Cane was essential to the everyday lives of the Cherokee.
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Magazine Issue: 2021/08 – August
De Vere, and da Rest
Stuart fearlessly dives into the Highlands chapter of the ongoing debate over the authorship of Mr. Shakespeare’s magnificent plays.
Women’s Equality Day
Eleonore Raoul Greene brought a generous, progressive spirit to every endeavor she undertook. She’s still remembered in Highlands.
A Tragedy At Lake Glenville
A drowning shadowed Lake Glenville even before it was completed.
The Chestnut Exodus
A second catastrophe in the 1920s scattered Toxaway families to the Pacific Northwest, and beyond.
Your Chance to Preserve
The Southern Highlands Reserve, located near Panthertown in the wild part of Toxaway, is a sanctuary for the precious botanical treasures of this part of Western North Carolina and a beacon for the people who love them. To visit this private garden, you can make reservations online at southernhighlandsreserve.org/events
Acorns Summer Trunk Shows
Acorns, located at 212 South 4th Street in Highlands, will stage a quartet of irresistible trunk shows throughout the month. For more information, call (828) 787-1877.
Let’s Hear It for the Boys
With shopping choices for out on the town, out in the woods, and all points in between, shopping for quality men’s wear on the Plateau is both a celebration and an adventure.
Old-fashioned Labor Day Picnic
These glorious summer days, reaching their bright crescendo now, are the perfect time to pack a picnic and create a memory that’ll carry you through next February.
Don’t Get Better’n This
After a true trial by fire, Highlands Smokehouse emerges from Covid-quarantine with a menu that honors the traditions of barbecue and a bright look that reflects the community. Stop by at 595 Franklin Road for a visit or an easy takeout.
