Folk Craft

A Foxfire Christmas

A Foxfire Christmas

Join us Saturday, December 14 from 6-8pm for a special candlelight tour of the Foxfire museum. Featuring carolers, cookies, and tales of Christmas past, this event will be the perfect kick off to...
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Spring Intern: Chelsea Flowers

Spring Intern: Chelsea Flowers

As we say goodbye to yet another intern, we asked our spring intern Chelsea Flowers to sum up her experiences at Foxfire.  I feel like I just got here! The reality is, it’s been four months and...
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It Still Lives: Season 1, Episode 2

It Still Lives: Season 1, Episode 2

Hosts Kami Ahrens and TJ Smith share more content from the “It Still Lives” album off the Foxfire record. This episode explores mountain folk music, the origins of bluegrass instruments,...
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Historic Toy Day with Blue Ridge Toys

Historic Toy Day with Blue Ridge Toys

For children of ALL ages, we invite you to come and explore toys and games of yesteryear and today with our favorite local toy store at the Foxfire Museum. Come and play with old fashioned toys and...
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Girl Scout Day

Join us at the Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center for a day full of Appalachian history and historic craft demonstrations! Girl Scouts will be able to learn about heritage skills, tour the museum,...
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Foxfire Magazine Fellowship 2019

Foxfire Magazine Fellowship 2019

It’s that time again! We are now accepting applications for our summer magazine program! The Foxfire Fellowship is an eight-week, intensive fellowship for up 10 high-school-aged students...
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Castile Soap Making

Taught by Lisa Plank – Learn how to make Castile soap in this one-day workshop. This vegetable-based soap is made from a blend of olive and coconut oils and is ideal for individuals with...
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