The Ashe Historical Society’s Photo Digitization Project Needs Your Help

The Ashe County Historical Society is in the process of digitizing historical photos for future generations, but we need your...

Feb 15, 2020 / Josh Beckworth

The Ashe County Oral History Project brings voices from the past

In 1980, Clarice Weaver and other volunteers, working on behalf of the Ashe County Historical Society and Ashe Public Library,...

Dec 24, 2019 / Josh Beckworth

The Return of ‘This Week in Ashe County History’

Back by popular demand, our weekly feature 'This Week in Ashe County History' is now available on the homepage of...

Dec 16, 2019 / Josh Beckworth

Ashe County History Map Now Online

The Ashe County Historical Society is happy to announce the interactive history of Ashe County map is now available online....

Nov 30, 2019 / Josh Beckworth

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This Week in Ashe County History:

Date	Event
02-18-1902	On this day, the Sutherland Seminary burned by apparent arson. Governor Charles Aycock offered a $300 reward for the apprehension and conviction of the person responsible. It is not known if anyone was ever tried for this crime.
02-20-1842	On this day, the Baptist Chapel Church in Helton was first organized. This church would eventually be housed in simple frame dwelling, built in 1872, which still stands today. The Baptist Chapel Church building and cemetery are entries on the National Historic Register.
02-22-1831	On this day, Thomas Crumpler was born. Crumpler was a prominent local citizen. He was both a North Carolina representative, and Civil War veteran. After his death in the Civil War, Crumpler became the namesake of the Ashe County community by the same name.