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Intro to Wood Stove Cooking
Intro to Wood Stove Cooking
Ever wanted to learn how to cook on a wood stove? Now's your chance! This intro level course will take you through the basics of working with a wood-fired cookstove. Taught by David Grist and Foxfire curator Kami Ahrens, this small group course will provide hands-on learning opportunities for chefs and novices alike, covering topics […]
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Native Plant Week – Guided Tour at the Foxfire Museum
Native Plant Week – Guided Tour at the Foxfire Museum
Kick off Native Plant Week at the Foxfire Museum on this guided tour, led by the museum's own curator, Kami Ahrens. This tour will cover the history and development of the Southern Appalachian region, with a focus on plant uses in food, medicine, and material culture. This will be a two-hour long outdoor walking tour […]
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Native Plant Week – Herbal & Wild Foods Demos
Native Plant Week – Herbal & Wild Foods Demos
Join us for day three of Native Plant Week, a five-day event celebrating the rich diversity of plants in Appalachia! Wednesday, June 8th, will feature a wild foods tasting with Cara-Lee Langston of Wildcraft Kitchen. Learn about historic and contemporary uses of native plants in the mountain during this week-long program. These on-site activities are included […]
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Heritage Days
Our favorite summer event returns! Come celebrate all things Appalachia at this two-day event, full of demonstrators, crafts, food, and music. Tickets available at the door. Additional parking and a shuttle to the museum will be located on Cross Street at the Blue Heights Baptist Church and Mountain City Church of God. More information to […]
Rivercane Walk with Mainspring Conservation Trust
Rivercane Walk with Mainspring Conservation Trust
Celebrate Native Plant Week at Foxfire with this special guided walk with Mainspring Conservation Trust. This guided walk, held off-site at Mainspring's Tessentee Bottomland Preserve, will explore the historic uses of rivercane by the Cherokee people and current efforts to conserve this important native species. Participants should plan to meet in the parking lot at […]
English Paper Piecing
English Paper Piecing
Join us for this workshop at the Foxfire Museum to learn the basics of English paper piecing. Each participant will make a small sachet filled with natural scents from the mountains. This event is being held as part of Foxfire's Native Plant Week. Register on Eventbrite.
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North Georgia Arts Tour
Discover the work of local artist, painters, potters, jewelry makers, fiber, glass, metal artists and more along our self-guided, year round Northeast Georgia Arts Tour. The Foxfire Museum will be participating as a stop of the tour.
Native Plant Week – Plant Walk, Plant Carnivores, Tea Tasting, & Dyeing with Plants
Native Plant Week – Plant Walk, Plant Carnivores, Tea Tasting, & Dyeing with Plants
Join us for Day 5 of Native Plant Week, celebrating the rich diversity of plants in Appalachia! Friday, June 10th, will feature a guided plant walk, plant carnivores, and dyeing with plants.Take a hike with Cara-Lee Langston of Wildcraft Kitchen. As you meander along the nature trails at Foxfire, participants will be introduced to useful […]
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Blacksmithing Hammer-In
Blacksmithing Hammer-In
Join us for this community event for both blacksmiths and the general public! Walk through the Foxfire Museum and visit with blacksmiths from throughout Southern Appalachia. Learn about the craft and artistry behind smithing and maybe even try it out! No registration required; admission to event included with general admission to the museum.
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Native Plant Week – Botany & Bartram
Native Plant Week – Botany & Bartram
During our Native Plant Week, Brent Martin of the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy will lead a two-mile walk exploring the rich flora and fauna of Foxfire, and discuss the 18th century naturalist William Bartram’s travels through the area in May of 1775. Participants will learn basic birding techniques and bird species in the area, […]
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Foxfire Fiber Friends at Rabun County Library
Foxfire Fiber Friends at Rabun County Library
Stop by the Rabun County lLibrary to spend an afternoon with fiber artists Sharon Grist and Kelly Coldren of the Foxfire Museum. Bring along your current fiber project - whether it's knitting, crocheting, spinning, felting, embroidery, or more! This is a casual event to share in the crafts that we love. We meet monthly on […]
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Community Dye Day
Community Dye Day
Community dye days are back! Bring a plain white article that is 100% cotton such as a t-shirt, bandana, or tote bag. Drop it off in our indigo pot at the beginning of your self-guided tour. When you are done walking through the museum, you’ll be able to pick up your dyed piece! Make sure […]
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