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Two Workers Shaping Logs
The man on the left is using a broad axe to shape a log. The man on the right is using a draw knife to shape a log. The logs were shaped before they…
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In The Tool House
This collection contains photographs and descriptions of select tools located in the tool house at the Vance Birthplace. Dennis, Vance Birthplace's…
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Cabin Construction
The reconstruction of the Vance house began in 1958 and concluded in 1961. Building planners intended for the new structure...
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2017 Vandalism Incident
This photograph was taken to document the vandalism on the side of the Vance house, which occurred December 8, 2017. The spray paint reads "Black…
Juneteenth Exhibit Backlit
The Juneteenth Exhibit highlights the names of people enslaved by the Vances and includes an audio tour with biographical information. It stands in…
Log-Raising Ceremony
Image from the Asheville Citizen Times, May 14, 1960. On-lookers gather for a log-raising ceremony on May 13, 1960, which included speeches from…