The Subsistence Farmer’s Toolkit: Ranger-Led Talks and Activities (Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center - Milepost 384)

Come learn about what it would have been like to live as a subsistence farmer in the area around the Blue Ridge Parkway in the 1800s. We will look at selection of tools from an early homestead and explore what life would have been like for the family that used them. Together, we will discover how these tools reveal stories of ingenuity, resilience, self-reliance, and the enduring spirit of mountain life.

Fees

The program is free with no tickets or reservations required.

Location

This program will be inside the visitor center. We are at Milepost 384, and our "normal" street address is 195 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville NC 28803.

Schedule

The 20-minute “talk” portion of the program starts at 2:45PM.

Contact Information

Park Staff
(828) 348-3550
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Event Type

• Cultural/Craft Demonstration
• Other
• Talk