The History of America’s Oldest Craft Shop

The history of Allanstand Cottage Industries, Est. 1895 Allanstand’s original home was a log cabin The story of the country’s first craft shop began in the rural mountain settlement of Brittain’s Cove, twelve miles north of Asheville, North Carolina. The year was 1895. In the wake of the Industrial Revolution an ambitious young Presbyterian missionary…

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SHCG Celebrates 90th Anniversary

Established in 1930 What do Scotch tape, Hostess Twinkies and the first television broadcast have in common with the SHCG? All were born in 1930 and are still around…just as vital and useful as they were when they were created. The story of the Guild’s creation is one of triumph over hardship as 1930 was…

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Goingback And Mary Chiltoskey

Cherokee Qualla Boundary Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series called “From the Archives” – a look back at the people who served and helped shape the Southern Highland Craft Guild. The author of the series is Bonnie Krause. Bonnie works at Allanstand Craft Shop and volunteers in the SHCG Library.  Goingback Chiltoskey, known…

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