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The Blue Ridge Parkway remains the most intact example of pre- and post-World War II automotive rural parkway design. Photo from NPS Archives
The old Stecoah school serves as a community center.
Location
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Stecoah Cultural Arts Center
Stecoah, North Carolina
828.479.3364
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http://www.stecoahvalleycenter.com
Near milepost 460
The name Stecoah is derived from the Cherokee words for “little place” and there is no doubt that this little place is at the heart of some great big opportunities for adventure, recreation, and relaxation. Whether your passion is whitewater rafting, fishing, mountain biking, boating, motorcycling, hiking, live music, or shopping, you’ll find everything you want in Stecoah. Whitewater enthusiasts flock to the nearby Nantahala River, fishermen and recreational boaters will find access to beautiful Fontana Lake, hikers can get on the Appalachian Trail at Stecoah Gap, and mountain bikers will love the Tsali Recreational Area near Stecoah. Motorcyclists passing through Stecoah on SR 28N will soon encounter the Dragon at Deal’s Gap. The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center offers live music on Saturday nights during the summer with an artisans Gallery open seven days a week. Come see the little place with big adventure!
The Stecoah community provides recreational and cultural opportunities for Blue Ridge Parkway visitors. Located in Graham County, Stecoah is a gateway community to the Parkway.
How We're Doing Our Part
Stecoah is a community that owes its vitality to a small group of stewards who kept the community center together when the school (circa 1926) was closed due to consolidation. These advocates created the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, a non-profit corporation whose core value of preservation is consistent with the values of the Parkway. The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center preserves and promotes mountain culture and history and advocates for sustaining a healthy Blue Ridge Parkway.
