Before we reached the summit of Mount Mitchell and enjoyed a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, we first stopped at Vance Birthplace, a State Historic Site . It wasn’t in the plan, but we passed by it on our way to our destination so we stopped and stayed awhile.
I have been to this place before…a long time ago when I was still new here in the U.S.; we initially made the visit to help our son do historical research for a school project.
It is one of the historic sites here in North Carolina and it is located 12 miles north of downtown Asheville, in the Reems Creek Valley area near Weaverville.
This place was a mountain plantation and shows you the life in the early 1800s. The structures include a tool shed, a loom house, a smoke house, a corn crib and a spring house.
Zebulon Vaird Vance was twice governor of North Carolina, once during the Civil War and later during the reconstruction era.
He was also twice elected to the United States Senate. However, the first time he wasn’t allowed to serve due to the restrictions placed on ex-Confederates by the 14th Amendment seeing that he had served in the Confederate Army. But on the second time he was seated and served until his death.
They have a visitor center where you can explore the exhibit and learn more about this part of history.
There was nobody outside that day but me and the hubs. We didn’t go inside those houses. We just enjoyed ourselves looking at them from the outside. It was such an interesting and beautiful sight.
I’ve seen pictures before wherein those houses were blanketed with snow and they just looked magical.
This is the area fronting the houses. It reminds me of a farm with all those hay bales but with no farm crops or farm animals.
It is free to visit Vance Birthplace. They have annual events, guided tours and other events throughout the year. You can visit their website to learn more.
This looks like such agreat place to visit and learn about history. I may not ever visit but this is a place we all would like to see.
I love visiting historic sites. I am all about history. It fascinates me. I would love to get here.
I’ve visited there before and it is a beautiful place! I’m enjoying reading about your explorations!
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed your visit.
I have always been impressed with the way historic locations still seem to have that authenticity to their buildings and surroundings. Seeing the way of the world back then is very humbling.
This looks like such an interesting place to visit – I love hearing the history of places and how they came to be.
I just love your photos. This looks like a wonderful experience. I would love to visit.
North Carolina is one of my favorite states to visit. I don’t think we’ve ever been here. I would love to take my family!
This is such a beautiful place. In many ways, it reminds me of Valley Forge National Park which is near me.
Wow beautiful places in Vance I love the nature view it looks incredible awesome photos!
The Vance Birthplace State Historic Site looks like the perfect place for social distancing! So relaxing.
Thanks for sharing the photos,this place brings good vibes.
This is a wonderful historic place indeed! I wish I could visit Vance Birthplace with my wife one day.
This looks like an interesting place. Such a historical place. I’m looking forward to visit Vance someday.
This looks like a beautiful place. I would love to visit some day.
Sounds like such a beautiful place. I really miss travelling and visiting historical sites. It’s the worst thing about lock down.
That is beautiful place, I miss travelling and visiting nice places. I would love to visit this Historic site once this is over.
This is a wonderful an seems to be so peaceful historic place! Thanks for sharing!
It’s so beautiful! I think my kids would love to visit this place. It looks so peaceful too!
I love seeing where. and how these people of the past lived!
That blue sky and those trees! I love visiting historic places too, it’s so fascinating.
The place looks absolutely lovely! Would like to visit sometime.