Dozens gathered at the Highlands Historical Society’s campus last month for the grand reopening of the museum, and to honor Ran Shaffner for being an ex-officio archivist and an integral part of HHS for many […]
Cashiers Designer Showhouse runs from Aug. 26 thru Sept. 4 and benefits the Cashiers Historical Society The Cashiers Designer Showhouse has been a popular tradition in Western North Carolina for 25 years. The first showhouse […]
Highlands had an explosion of color throughout town before the onset of fall during this year’s Dazzling Dahlia Festival in early September. The annual Festival is a fundraiser for the Highlands Historical Society and entails […]
Highlands Historical Society’s 11th Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival will be held this weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 11-12 throughout the Town of Highlands. The Bascom will host Highlands Historical Society’s Dazzling […]
Though somewhat confusing, since the Highlands Historic Village campus on N. 4th Street has been open for numerous years, the recent Grand Opening referred to the opening of the revitalized exhibits inside – exhibits that […]
Cashiers Historical Society launches online tour experience and access to shop the Showhouse from the safety and comfort of your own home For 23 years, the annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse has attracted thousands of guests, […]
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Highlands Historical Society’s Dazzling Dahlia Festival. COVID is impacting every area of peoples’ lives and most things are being cancelled, but nature is thriving. Dahlias are growing, […]
Enjoy an afternoon at Cashiers Historical Society from 2-4 p.m. today at Front Porch Family Fun with local musicians, a 19th Amendment exhibit, crafts for children, a basket making demo with Jeffrey Gottlieb, and information […]
A Legends & Lore Marker will soon commemorate the historic Moccasin War that was fought in 1885 on Main Street in Highlands. The Highlands Historical Society is inviting the public to a short dedication on […]
Highlands consummate historian Ran Shaffner always has the preservation and promotion of Highlands and its history in mind. At the December Town Board meeting, he introduced the Legends and Lore Program which was launched in […]