The unique system of waterways is one of the key features of Southern Appalachia’s geography. For generations, natives have looked at the water as a tool, a source of food, and a general center of...
From a class of uninterested high school students to a community organization that Rabun County families have passed down from generation to generation, Foxfire is in its fifty-fifth year of...
Join us for a community dye day! 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....
From Cherokee traditions to the early Appalachians to modern-day anglers, fishing has long been a part of Southern tradition. Though the practice has changed over time, fishing remains an important...
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....
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...
Join us for an afternoon of crafting, led by resident artist and Village Weaver Sharon Grist. This event is a free, virtual opportunity to meet with other fiber artists. Bring your spinning,...
Join us for a community dye day! 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....
Foxfire’s mission is to preserve and develop the public’s appreciation for Southern Appalachian history – its history, people, and traditions – through artifacts, oral history, and programs that interpret, document and celebrate the region, and fosters self-directed, community-based classroom instruction following the Foxfire Core Practices.