The John C. Campbell Folk School Log Cabin Museum was originally built in 1926, and it has been restored in time for the school’s 100th anniversary.
Olive Dame Campbell (holding a wood carving) named the school after her husband, who passed away before their dream could come to fruition.
John C. Campbell Folk School
Crafts class
Students even raised dairy goats, like these headed to town.
Instructors like Murriel Martin helped lead a weaving class.
Campbell and Butler worked to create programs that provided vital life skills, such as making crafts.
Today, the folk school still incorporates farming and other practical skills into their programs. The school’s garden helps students learn to grow their own food.
Farming
Beekeeping class
Cultural heritage is also an important part of the school’s modern curriculum. Traditional dances and instruments pass down Appalachian culture to new generations.
Traditional dances and instruments pass down Appalachian culture to new generations.
Students learn by doing, such as weaving.
The school also hosts community workshop days at its satellite location, Olive’s Porch, in Murphy.
Woodworking class
The school hosts many fun events, including concerts from artists like Larry & Joe, a duo who combine Appalachian and Venezuelan music to form a wholly new sound.
The Fall Festival also includes Forge After Dark, which teaches students blacksmithing skills in a family-friendly environment.
Forge After Dark
