Flintknapping
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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Rabun County
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...
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It Still Lives, Season 4 Episode 6: “A Cane Pole is Hard to Beat”
In 1981, the Foxfire students dedicated an entire issue of the Foxfire magazine to the topic of fishing, from types of fish in the mountains to equipment and, of course, big fish tales. This month,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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It Still Lives, Season 4 Episode 5: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachians
We sat down with traveling artist and Appalachian-native Rosalie Haizlett to talk about her upcoming project Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains. Learn about how Rosalie explores nature to...
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“Our Appalachia” : Free Community Lecture Series
Join us this year for our first series of public lectures! Held at the Rabun County Public Library, these monthly talks will feature a variety of topics, from moonshining and quilting to Cherokee...
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