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Curios: The Great Barter Pilfer

One weekend in May, 1953, a group of southwest Virginia thespian “thieves” raided a New York theater and came back with the goods.

Weaving a Legacy

How a Yale-educated missionary preserved a fast-fading tradition in the mountains of western North Carolina.

‘Santy Clause’ Arrives

Long ago in a big family living near the Virginia-North Carolina border, the Christmas visits were magical, unpredictable and occasionally frightening.

Holiday Travel in the Mountains: Santa-Approved Towns

With dazzling light displays, cheery train rides and other festive fêtes, these mountain destinations are brimming with holiday cheer.

Art of the Mountains

We’re pleased to present a few works from those artists profiled in our story, "Artists of the Mountains." Captions are from the artists.

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While seats were the primary treasure from the Empire Theatre, the Barter people also brought back chandeliers, artwork and lights.

Curios: The Great Barter Pilfer

One weekend in May, 1953, a group of southwest Virginia thespian “thieves” raided a New York theater and came back with the goods.
Frances Goodrich’s pony was named Cherokee.

Weaving a Legacy

How a Yale-educated missionary preserved a fast-fading tradition in the mountains of western North Carolina.
The family of Eula Walters’ childhood was close at all times of the year. Granddaughter Lillie Ketterman’s new artwork depicts Santy on a good day.

‘Santy Clause’ Arrives

Long ago in a big family living near the Virginia-North Carolina border, the Christmas visits were magical, unpredictable and occasionally frightening.
The Smoky Mountains dazzle with the holiday lights in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Holiday Travel in the Mountains: Santa-Approved Towns

With dazzling light displays, cheery train rides and other festive fêtes, these mountain destinations are brimming with holiday cheer.
Baker Barn: The Baker Barn once stood in Monongalia County, West Virginia, as part of the historic Baker Family Farm, which was slated to be removed to make way for a highway. But a gentleman visiting from Colorado bought the barn from the Baker family, had it dismantled and shipped to Colorado where it stands today, reassembled and covered with Cedar shingles. I was commissioned to draw it as it was, before a single board was removed.

Art of the Mountains

We’re pleased to present a few works from those artists profiled in our story, "Artists of the Mountains." Captions are from the artists.
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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
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Fall 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

April 20, 2026
4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
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Summer 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

April 20, 2026

CALENDAR OF EVENTS