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Blacksmithing Hammer-In

Blacksmithing Hammer-In

July 15, 2021

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...
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Appa-Latin Woodstove Pop Up

Appa-Latin Woodstove Pop Up

July 15, 2021

Mark your calendars for this fun pop-up demo on Thursday, July 22nd, at the Foxfire museum. We’ll be firing up the woodstove and exploring the culinary similarities between Appalachian and...
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It Still Lives: The SEED Series, Episode 0

It Still Lives: The SEED Series, Episode 0

July 13, 2021

As June comes to a close, this year’s Foxfire Fellows have returned to the property to put together the Spring/Summer edition of the Foxfire Magazine; however, they also have another goal in mind....
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Canjo-Making Workshop

Canjo-Making Workshop

June 25, 2021

Join Les Barnett for an afternoon of canjo-making! Canjos are one-stringed instruments, perfect for kids of all ages. Kits will be available for purchase on-site; there is no additional charge for...
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Flintknapping

Flintknapping

June 24, 2021

Learn the essentials of flint knapping from Foxfire contact Jim Enloe. Classes include basic instruction on how to shape flint and other stones into useful tools such as knives, axe heads, spear...
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Flintknapping

Flintknapping

June 16, 2021

Learn the essentials of flint knapping from Foxfire contact Jim Enloe. Classes include basic instruction on how to shape flint and other stones into useful tools such as knives, axe heads, spear...
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