Folk Heritage Association of Macon County, North Carolina
"Linking Our Past to Our Future"
About the FHAMC
The Folk Heritage Association of Macon County (FHAMC) is dedicated to preserving and sharing the culture and folkways of our Southern Appalachian Mountains.
In this world of instant gratification and communication, unique and important lessons can be learned from the lives of those whose survival depended on ingenuity, hard work, and mutual help and support from their neighbors.
The founding members understood that with the increasing development and changing life-styles in our county, this priceless heritage was in danger of being lost, simply by our indifference and neglect.
According to Webster’s dictionary, heritage is “the culture which is handed down to one by ancestors”; history is defined as “recorded narrative of past events”. The Folk Heritage Association of Macon County was created to preserve heritage through educational projects that link our past to the future and make Macon County heritage come alive through demonstrations and hands-on activities.
The Franklin Area Folk Festival was started as a vehicle to accomplish the task of providing living history experiences and even though the last festival was held in 2023, we will continue providing new projects that celebrate our Appalachian heritage.
The FHAMC was organized to preserve this “living heritage” of Macon County. We encourage you to step forward and become part of our efforts, for it is about each of us, both native and newly arrived; those who lived it, and those who wish to understand it.
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For more information call (828) 524-6564.
Celebrating our Appalachian Heritage
Projects & Events
The Folk Heritage Association of Macon County is dedicated to preserving and sharing the culture and folkways of our Southern Appalachian Mountains. We encourage you to learn more and get involved with our heritage projects.
Women's History Trail
The first of its kind in North Carolina, the Women's History Trail Project is dedicated to discovering and sharing the stories of the county’s remarkable women through public art and a marked trail. Nationally renowned figurative sculptor Wesley Wofford has produced a 7-foot-high bronze sculpture of women whose lives and cultures intersected in the early days of Macon County.
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Other Heritage Projects
In addition to the the Women's History Trail, the FHAMC brings history to life in many other ways. 4th Graders step back in time as we partner with Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center to discover Macon County's heritage through hands-on demonstrations. Other projects we participate in include: Cowee Christmas Celebration & many more community events that promote our heritage.
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Heritage Events
FHAMC is currently making plans for new heritage activities to implement that help celebrate our Appalachian heritage, as well as other areas important to our region such as gem mining, quilting, old-time music, oral traditions, etc. FHAMC plans to host/co-host these “mini” events throughout the year to focus on specific themes centered around heritage demonstrations and music.
COMING SOON"Roots That Run Deep"
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