Mountain Talk Documentary

Mountain Talk Documentary

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This documentary was produced and directed by Neal Huthceson as part of NC State University’s Language and Life Project. Set in the mountain communities of Appalachia, this short film sheds light on one of the unique facets of everyday life in mountain communities – mountain talk!

Shook-Smathers House Christmas 2020

The Shook-Smathers House docents and folks from the Clyde High School Class of ’66 did a wonderful job decorating the Shook-Smathers House the the holidays this year. Be sure to drive by and check out their amazing efforts. Thank you for all your hard work! For more pictures and information

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Shook-Smathers House Featured in UMC YouTube Video

During October, church leaders and clergy from several United Methodist Churches in Western North Carolina assembled at the Shook-Smathers House to worship together and celebrate the history of the Methodist Church.  It was all recorded on a 48-minute video that has been posted to YouTube.  The video includes a tour

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HCHGS Fundraiser Event – Auction

The Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc will be hosting a fundraising auction at the Shook-Smathers House located at 178 Morgan Street in Clyde, North Carolina. Click on the images below to see an enlarged picture: Bids will be accepted until 12:00 NOON on Saturday, October 17th. All items

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HCHGS Fundraiser Event – Yard Sale

When: October 23 – 24, 2020, from 8:00am to 1:00pm Location: 178 Morgan Street, Clyde, NC The Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc will be hosting a fundraiser yard sale at the Shook-Smathers House located at 178 Morgan Street in Clyde, North Carolina. This will be a two-day event

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Born NC and Living Elsewhere: Making the Connection Back

Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society Webinar SATURDAY, August 22, 2020, Time: 2:00 – 3:15 PM Topic: “Born NC and Living Elsewhere: Making the Connection Back” What if you only know “born NC” from a census, military record, or a child’s death record? Is it possible to figure out where in

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