On September 27, 2024 Hurricane Helene changed the High Country forever.

In remembrance of that we are hosting a community listening day for people to share their experiences of Hurricane Helene and its aftermath. There will be four recording stations set up in the museum with opportunities to share your stories from 10 am - 1 pm. Segments of the interviews will be broadcasted on WFDD radio station in the two weeks following the event.

There will be complimentary coffee and refreshments for all attendees. 

The interview sessions will be followed by screenings of two documentaries about the storm. "We Begin Again at 9:30" by Beth Davison and "Inundation" by Tom Hansell. 

This program is made possible through the ArtsAVL Hurricane Helene Business Relief Grant.

Program partners:

WFDD

Appalachian State University Libraries Oral History Office 

Blowing Rock Historical Society