The Junaluska Story

March 8 - March 28, 2026 | Alexander Community Gallery

The Junaluska Story is a student research project that aims to celebrate the Junaluska neighborhood.  Advanced Placement US History students at Watauga High School researched different people, locations, and organizations using primary and secondary sources, and created both this exhibit and a digital tour/history.  The exhibit includes information about this important piece of Watauga County’s history. The students' research builds on and is informed by the decades of work by the Junaluska Heritage Association, scholars, and countless community members who are determined to preserve the history of Junaluska. Through this project, students have sought to honor the residents, past and present, of  this vibrant Black Appalachian neighborhood.