Welcome to Hidden History: Asheville!
the blogger & her son, August Solomon Hello kind readers! I am Olive, a 25-year-old recent graduate, new mom, and amateur historian-in-the-making. I am inspired to create a blog logging my adventures into the hidden history of a small but mighty North Carolina town: Asheville. Why study Asheville? Asheville has a booming tourism industry and is expanding and developing with each year. While such growth puts us on "Top Ten" lists in national publications and many flock here to enjoy a signature craft beer, acclaimed restaurant, or hiking trail, an individual can spend an entire weekend here without learning about the history of this fascinating town. I am particularly interested in the experiences of minority communities in our mountain town, whose experiences specifically are often rendered invisible and forgotten. While Asheville is now heralded as a bedrock for liberalism and hippies abound, its history is deeply rooted in governmental de jure segregatio...