Events

Appalachian State University's High Country Humanities—with support from North Carolina Humanities—will offer free guided tours of the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum for up to 75 people on Monday, July 29, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

July 29: Free Guided Tours of the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum
Apr 4, 2024

Free Guided Tours of the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum
Monday, July 29, 2024, from 1-4 p.m.

Hickory Ridge Living History Museum (501 Horn in the West Drive, Boone, NC 28607)

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Dr. Britt Wray

April 25: "Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety" with Dr. Britt Wray
Apr 3, 2024

Our climate change anxieties have never been more overwhelming—but they’re also the key to saving the planet. Britt Wray shows us how to embrace our complicated, messy emotions about the climate crisis.

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"The Armenian Genocide Today: Climate Change Abuse in the South Caucasus" Panel Discussion with Dr. Anatoly Isaenko, Dr. Neşe Kaya Özhan, Max Shirikjian, and Ashot Gabrielyan

April 24: "The Armenian Genocide Today: Climate Change Abuse in the South Caucasus" Panel Discussion
Mar 25, 2024

"The Armenian Genocide Today: Climate Change Abuse in the South Caucasus" Panel Discussion with Dr. Anatoly Isaenko, Max Shirikjian, and Ashot Gabrielyan
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Format: Online

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"Healing the Wounds of Violence in Burundi" with Janvier Manirakiza and Barry Thomas

April 4: "Healing the Wounds of Violence in Burundi" with Janvier Manirakiza and Barry Thomas
Mar 18, 2024

"Healing the Wounds of Violence in Burundi" with Janvier Manirakiza and Barry Thomas
Date & Time: Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 6-8 p.m.

Format: Hybrid
Location: Room 114, Belk Library & Information Commons

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Dr. Angela Esco Elder, Associate Professor of History at Converse College

April 11: "Love and Duty: Confederate Widows and the Emotional Politics of Loss" with Dr. Angela Esco Elder
Feb 26, 2024

"Love and Duty: Confederate Widows and the Emotional Politics of Loss"
with Dr. Angela Esco Elder, Associate Professor of History at Converse College
Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m.

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The 47th Annual Appalachian Studies Association (ASA) Conference will be held on the campus of Western Carolina University, in Cullowhee, for the first time from March 7 through 9, 2024. The theme of this year's conference is “Beloved Community: Pride in Identity, Culture and Geography.”

The Appalachian Studies Program Prepares for the Appalachian Studies Association (ASA) Conference
Feb 21, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — The 47th Annual Appalachian Studies Association (ASA) Conference will be held on the campus of Western Carolina University, in Cullowhee, for the first time from March 7 through 9, 2024.

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Four award-winning authors will visit Appalachian State University’s Boone campus this spring as part of the university’s 2023–24 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.

4 Acclaimed Authors to Visit App State for Spring 2024 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Feb 16, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Four award-winning authors will visit Appalachian State University’s Boone campus this spring as part of the university’s 2023–24 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.

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Boone Docs Film Festival

February 24: 3rd Annual Boone Docs Film Festival
Feb 12, 2024

3rd Annual Boone Docs Film Festival
Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.)

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (559 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607)

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