Explore the rich history of the Lufty and Smokemont communities, from Cherokee settlement and pioneer families to the rise of the logging industry and the creation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Discover how a historic mountain church and the people who worshipped there helped shape one of the Smokies' most fascinating communities.

For genealogists, local historians, and anyone with family roots in the mountains, the Civil War era offers a wealth of opportunities to connect with the past.

Explore the role of Cherokee warriors who fought alongside U.S. forces against the Red Stick Creeks during the Creek War of 1813-1814.

What if an entire village simply vanished? Explore the fascinating blend of history, folklore, and Cherokee tradition behind one of Appalachia's most enduring legends.

How historical research is rewriting a Swain County Civil War story. The story of Jacob Shope's mule serves as a reminder that some of the most significant discoveries in local history come from patient research, careful documentation, and a willingness to follow the evidence wherever it leads.