FOLK HERITAGE ASSOCIAION OF MACON COUNTY

FRANKLIN, NC

The Folk Heritage Association of Macon County is a non-profit organization based in Franklin, North Carolina that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional music, dance, and crafts of the southern Appalachian region. Founded in 1974, the association hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the annual Franklin Folk Festival, which features live music performances, craft demonstrations, and cultural exhibits.

The association also operates the Macon County Heritage Center, which houses a collection of historic artifacts and documents pertaining to the local area's cultural heritage. Additionally, the center hosts workshops and classes in traditional crafts such as quilting, weaving, and pottery.

Through its various programs and events, the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County seeks to educate and inspire the community about the rich cultural traditions of the Appalachian region, and to ensure that these traditions are passed down to future generations. The association is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving and promoting the unique legacy of this special corner of the world.

FOLK HERITAGE ASSOCIAION OF MACON COUNTY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FRANKLIN NC. US MID #8403700217

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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FOLK HERITAGE ASSOCIAION OF MACON COUNTY
PO BOX 1416
FRANKLIN
NC
28744-1416

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