Pioneer Days at the Vance Birthplace

September 22-23  Pioneer Days and Frontier Militia Muster at the Vance Birthday Historic NC Site.   The Catawba Militia recreates the sights and sounds of a post colonial citizens militia muster. Demonstrations of everyday life on a Southern Appalachian farmstead in the early 1800's will be ongoing throughout the weekend. See an 18th century citizen's militia muster with small arms drills, camplife activities. There will be hands-on kids' activities. FREE event, donations welcome.

The events is held at the Historic Vance Birthplace, just north of Asheville in Weaverville NC.

Vance Birthplace hosts Civil War Encampment

August 11-12  Civil War Encampment at the Vance Birthplace   Experience the everyday life of a North Carolina soldier during the American Civil War during this encampment of Company F of the 16th North Carolina Regiment. Try on a knapsack, shoulder a musket or sample some army rations during this two day living history event at the birthplace of North Carolina's Civil War governor. Civil War author and historian, Michael Hardy, will also appear for a book discussion and signing

Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace is the restored pioneer childhood homestead of North Carolina's Civil War governor and reconstructionist senator. Nestled in the picturesque Reems Creek Valley below the mountains, just a few miles from downtown Weaverville, the Vance Birthplace makes an excellent family outing to explore the old grounds, house, outbuildings, seasonal events and visitor center. The Birthplace is located just north of Asheville at 911 Reems Creek Road in Weaverville NC.