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It Still Lives, Episode 9: Bleaching Apples

It Still Lives, Episode 9: Bleaching Apples

September 7, 2021

September in the North Georgia mountains means it is finally apple season! Listen along as we explore an old method of preserving apples: bleaching apples. This unique process preserve fruit by...
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Woodworking in the Mountains

Woodworking in the Mountains

September 3, 2021

If you visit the museum this fall, you’ll encounter our newest exhibit on woodworking in Appalachia. In a densely wooded area before logging removed all the old-growth trees, folks in the...
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A Foxfire Christmas

August 17, 2021

Join us Saturday, December 11 during museum hours for special family-friendly activities. Experience the traditions of Christmas in Appalachia and see the beautiful decorations for the season as you...
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Cooking Appa-Latin: A Culinary Crossover

Cooking Appa-Latin: A Culinary Crossover

August 3, 2021

Last week the Foxfire Museum hosted Appa-Latin, which was an exploration of Latin American and Appalachian foodways. We made recipes which were a fusion of the two regions and spanned many different...
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Community Dye Day

Community Dye Day

July 28, 2021

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....
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