It’s hard to believe that only twelve months have passed since December 2023. As we look back on this past year, it is with even deeper gratitude for the community that carries us through even the toughest of times. As the old mountain saying goes, “come hell or high water,” the people of Asheville and
Today, we’re looking back on our 2023 accomplishments and impact! We believe that our staff and community of colleagues, donors, researchers, and visitors are making a positive impact in contributing to the collective memory of Buncombe County and WNC. Thank you to each and every one of you who have been part of our community
As part of the community efforts to help raise local consciousness of racial history Buncombe County Special Collections, in partnership with Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County and the Equal Justice Initiative, is preparing to mount a permanent exhibit about racial terror violence in Buncombe County. The central focus of the exhibit is soil