BRP75 Opening Weekend – Parkway History Day at the Folk Art Center
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Parkway History Day at the Folk Art Center will feature craft and music demonstrations, Parkway organization exhibits, and a panel discussion at 10:00 a.m. examining the history and lasting impact of the decision to route the Blue Ridge Parkway through Western North Carolina.
Occurrence Information
Date:
Nov 14, 2009Time:
10:00 AM-11:30 AMDetails:
Presenters and their subjects will include the following: • Creating the Parkway Idea – Carlton Abbott, son of Stanley Abbott, first chief architect of the Parkway • The Great Route Debate and Saving Asheville Tourism – Dr. Harley Jolley, Professor of History Emeritus at Mars Hill College, a former Civilian Corps enrollee and retired Parkway interpreter • The Story of the Parkway, Qualla Boundary and the Cherokee – Dr. Anne Mitchell Whisnant, author of Super-Scenic Motorway: A Blue Ridge Parkway History • The Parkway through Biltmore Estate and the Great Park Movement – George Cecil, grandson of George Vanderbilt, creator of Biltmore Estate An afternoon interactive session will be held from 1 until 3 p.m. and will focus on protecting the Blue Ridge Parkway. The session is designed to solicit ideas from participants and will include exhibits, displays, and comments about upcoming projects and technologies enhancing the Parkway experience, as well as discussions about design guidelines for adjacent land and protection of viewsheds.Location:
Folk Art CenterMilepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway
Asheville , NC 28805
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