Category Archives: Upcoming Events

Pumpkin Fest 2022 coming Oct. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 6-9 pm except Oct. 29 5-9 pm. Fundraiser for Friends of Silvermont to improve and maintain Silvermont Park and Mansion. $5 admission over 2 cash/check with ID. $5.25 debit/credit card. Onsite parking $5/car. Local music, food trucks, kids activities, house and museum open for tours.

Appalachian Folk Festival June 24 at Allison-Deaver House

Our partner in historic preservation, the Transylvania Heritage Museum, is presenting the second annual Appalachian Folk Festival from 10 am – 3 pm at the Allison-Deaver House on Saturday, June 24. This free family event will feature music, storytelling, artisans, … Continue reading

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Open House at Silvermont on May 13 and May 27

May is Historic Preservation Month, and to celebrate Friends of Silvermont will be hosting an Open House at Silvermont Mansion on Saturday May 13 and Saturday May 27 from 10 AM to 2 PM.  The first floor of the mansion will be … Continue reading

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Afternoon Tea at the Allison-Deaver House

Did you know that May is Historic Preservation Month? Historic preservation groups all over the country are holding events and activities, and here in Transylvania County local preservation groups have a number of events lined up to showcase our local … Continue reading

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Deadfall Day Scheduled for May 6

It is the middle of Spring and all thoughts turn toward tending to yards and gardens.  For those of us in Friends of Silvermont, we have a particularly large garden that needs some tending!  We will be having our monthly Deadfall and … Continue reading

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Christmas Open House December 5

The Friends of Silvermot invite you to an open house at Silvermont on Saturday, December 5, from noon until 6:30 pm.  Silvermont is located at 364 East Main Street in Brevard and will be dressed in her finest holiday trimmings.  … Continue reading

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The Revenge of the White Squirrels and Lighted Pumpkin Patch is Coming to Silvermont!

Volunteers from the Children’s Center, Friends of Silvermont and their friends began preparations for the “Revenge of the White Squirrels” and “Lighted Pumpkin Patch” events that will take place in October in Silvermont Park. The extensive collection of lighted pumpkin … Continue reading

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Silvermont Celebration on Saturday!

Celebrate Silvermont on June 21, 10am – 5pm.   Pass the word along … the celebration will be a great day for family fun!

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Nancy Robinson and Guis Siniard – Honorary Chairs for Silvermont Event

Nancy Robinson and Guis Siniard are honorary chairs for the June 21 “Celebrating Silvermont: A Family Festival” event. Both Robinson and Siniard have been long-time advocates for Silvermont.

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Celebrating Silvermont: A Family Festival – Features Food, Music, Arts and Crafts, Games, Auction

Silvermont Park will be the site of a Family Festival on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and everyone is invited. The free event called “Celebrating Silvermont: A Family Festival,” will have music, food, arts and craft vendors, … Continue reading

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Not Your Mama’s Auction!!

Auction is now open for these wonderful items and more will be added. Bidding will be in increments of $5. You can bid on Facebook until midnight on June 20th. Items will then be taken to the Celebrating Silvermont Festival on … Continue reading

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June 9: Join us for a Silvermont Rally

June 9, 2014: SAVE THE DATE!  Join us for a Silvermont Rally at the June 9 Transylvania County Commissioners’ meeting: 6 p.m. at the Transylvania County Library Rogow Room. Leaders of several groups who have volunteered at Silvermont over the … Continue reading

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Celebrate Silvermont: A Family Event

June 21, 2014.  Mark your calendars and spread the word.  You will not want to miss this and neither will your friends!  Come join us for a wonderful, fun-filled day.  We will have activities for kids, craft and food vendors, … Continue reading

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Twilight Tour at Silvermont Park

As part of the City of Brevard’s Twilight Tour celebration, the Silvermont Mansion will be open for special events on December 7 & 8.  A Christmas Gift Shop and Bake Shop will offer seasonal shopping to benefit the Children’s Center.  … Continue reading

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Tennis Courts to be Celebrated October 20

Tennis in Transylvania County got a big boost this month with the reopening of the public courts in Silvermont Park. Tennis enthusiasts and the general public are invited to mark the occasion at a brief ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, … Continue reading

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Spread the News! Benjamin Moore supports the Silvermont Campaign!

For every gallon of certain paints sold here in the Brevard store, Benjamin Moore will donate $1 to our Silvermont Centennial Committee. The details are below. Please tell all your friends and organizations you belong to, and help us spread … Continue reading

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