Expedition: Asheville

Expedition: Asheville takes place March 27–29, offering a full weekend of public programs featuring scholars, artists, musicians, and community changemakers. Organized by Carolina Public Humanities at UNC Chapel Hill, this multi-day experience invites participants to celebrate, investigate, and forge connections within Asheville and the surrounding Appalachian region.

Several programs will be hosted on UNC Asheville’s campus, including:

Saturday, March 28

• 8:30 AM — Time to Gather | Light Breakfast and Conversation
  • Lobby of Delany Hall
• 9:00 AM — How Was Asheville Built? | Interview with Dr. Darin Waters
  • Mullen & James Humanities Hall
• 10:30 AM — Lessons After the Storm | Panel Discussion
  • Mullen & James Humanities Hall

Sunday, March 29

• 9:00 AM — Coffee Talk | Light Breakfast and Reflection
  • Manheimer Room, Reuter Center
• 10:30 AM — Sharing Our Stories: Oral History 101 | Community Conversation & Workshop
  • Manheimer Room, Reuter Center

Participants can expect thoughtful discussions, collaborative learning, and opportunities to connect with others while exploring what makes Asheville unique.

Click here to learn more and view the full schedule.

Accessibility

UNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event, such as ASL interpreting, captioned videos, Braille or electronic text, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658.

Advance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.

Visitor Parking

All visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus.

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