In the second half of the 19th century, the city of Asheville grew at a momentous speed. With this growth came an increasing need to build social services to support the region’s growing population. In answer to this, a small group of friends organized. All women, they were fathered by city-builders, war heroes, and successful
If you live in Asheville, you’ve probably taken a drive through it many times. Say, you’re headed to the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary for a Sunday stroll after a brunch downtown. It is a section of Merrimon Avenue that begins descending in elevation starting somewhere about the time you reach Brookstone Church (formerly Merrimon Ave.
March is Women’s History Month, and I would never forgive myself if I didn’t share some of the amazing photos we have in our collection of some of the incredible women who lived their lives, in whole or part, in the Biltmore Village community. Beyond the “Lady on the Hill” there are some fascinating stories
In Celebration of Women’s History Month Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 6:00 to 7:00 Pack Memorial Library, Lord Auditorium Come Hear Ashevillians: Esther Manheimer Asheville City Mayor And Sheneika Smith Asheville City Councilwoman Talk About: Growing up in Asheville and Their Lives as Mothers, Professionals & Women And Why They Decided to Enter Public Service