Echoes Of The Valley Tour: Swannanoa Davidson’s Grave

Join the Swannanoa Valley Museum on a captivating journey as we trek to the final resting place of Samuel Davidson, one of the earliest European settlers west of the Blue Ridge. Situated on private property, his grave marks an emotional chapter in history, where he tragically fell victim to Native American conflict in 1784, shortly after relocating with his family and the enslaved woman, Liza, to this frontier. Following this solemn visit, our expedition will lead us to the ruins of Alexander Farm, once a bustling boarding house operated by generations of Davidson’s descendants.