Depicts the history of the Scottish tartan from its earliest days in AD 325. Exhibits delineate the evolution of the kilt, from function to tradition. Displays include tartans and Highland dress from 1700 to the present and a complete registry of all publicly known tartans. Weaving demonstrations are also given, and visitors may view their family tartan by computer in the research library. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm; closed major holidays.
Location:
95 E Main St, Franklin North Carolina 28734
Telephone
828-524-7472
Other History nearby:
(Greenville) 16th SC Volunteers Confederate Museum
(Asheville) Biltmore Estate
(Flat Rock) Carl Sandburg Home Nat'l Historic Site
(Helen) Charlemagne's Kingdom
(Cherokee) Cherokee Marker
(Greenville) Confederate Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Franklin area
Taste of Toccoa Toccoa GA April5 Northeast Georgia's premier dining event, A Taste of Toccoa features sample-sized portions of the most popular dishes from Toccoa's best restaurants and caterers. Garnish with live music, entertainment, shopping, and activities, and you have a fun-filled event the whole family will enjoy.
Inman Park Spring Festival Atlanta GA April27-28 During the last weekend in April each year, Inman Park proudly presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic. Highlights include: Atlanta's biggest Street Market, A juried Arts and Crafts Show, The city's quirkiest and most colorful Parade, The Tour of Homes, Live music, A Dance Festival, Children's Activities, Food and beverages.
Celebrate Clayton Clayton GA April27-28 Celebrate Clayton is an Arts, Music, Crafts and Gardening event for all ages, with mouth-watering food and a super kids program. Set in the spectacular North Georgia Mountains Celebrate Clayton is held annually the last weekend in April.
Indie South Fair Athens GA May4 The event includes musical performances, DJs, food carts, workshops, kids' crafting and a vintage market.
Snellville Days Arts and Crafts Festival Snellville GA May4-5 Join us at the park for over 150 craft, food, sponsor, and civic vendors. We also have a kid's field running all day both days and continuous live entertainment both days.
Shaky Knees Music Festival Atlanta GA May4-5 The two-day festival will feature many bands across three outdoor stages as well as local food trucks, artisans and vendors
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