History Articles

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Homesteads and History

Issue: June 2025 by: Stuart Ferguson

The roots of the Edwards family, ubiquitous in nearly every aspect of Highlands, go way back.

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An Ebenezer for Highlands

Issue: June 2025 by: Tracy Foor, Highlands Historical Society

The history of Highlands, a series of comings and goings and sudden disasters, is illuminated in a new walking tour of the town.

The American Camping Movement

Issue: May 2025 by: Lauren Carmichael, Cashiers Historical Society

Let’s gather around the campfire – The Jan Wyatt Symposium, set for June 19, will delve into the lore of Summer Camps in Western North Carolina.

50 Years of Treasures

Issue: May 2025 by: Luke Osteen

Stan and Donna Cochran’s passion and wisdom have turned their Mirror Lake Antiques into a Highlands landmark.

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Homes in the Sky

Issue: April 2025 by: Tracy Foor, Highlands Historical Society

Highlands Historical Society’s exclusive home tour, set for June 21, illuminates the history and artistry embedded within a trio of magnificent houses. For information and reservations, visit highlandshistory.com.

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A History of Books

Issue: April 2025 by: Luke Osteen

A trio of community cultural powerhouses are celebrating their anniversaries this year.

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Highlands and Good Finds

Issue: April 2025 by: Stuart Ferguson

Stuart uncovers a century-old heart-felt message from Highlands’ own Louise Rand Bascom.

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A Love Letter to Highlanders

Issue: March 2025 by: Luke Osteen

Our editor’s penned a Love Letter to the Town that, like the generous spout of Moses Rock, has never failed to meet his needs and revive his spirit.

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Remembering the Blizzard of ‘93

Issue: March 2025 by: Luke Osteen

The Blizzard of 1993 still brings chills to those who lived through it.

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