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Big Ivy Historical Society The Big Ivy Historical Society developed the Big Ivy Historical Park to preserve the unique history o Capitol in honor of the Big Ivy Historical Society.

The park sits on the site of a 1930s CCC camp and contains the pre-Civil War cabin of Henry Stevens Carson, grandson of the founding family, Absolum and Rebecca Dillingham, of what is now known as the Big Ivy Community. Related outbuildings, a replica of the 1890's one-room community school, and the Big Ivy Community Center and swimming pool are also located within the park. On display in the One Room School house is the diorama of the building of the Blue Ridge Parkway by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Little Snowball Mountain Fire Tower, a relic of early forest fire detection and suppression efforts, formerly sat atop Little Snowball Mountain, near the Blue Ridge Parkway's Craggy Gardens. The tower is now in Big Ivy, the community which it protected. The American flag flying atop the Fire Tower was flown over the U.S.

09/26/2026

We look forward to the community joining us on September 27, 2026 from 2-5 p.m
 It’s a true blessing to have the Big Ivy community center where we can all join together and reflect on the devastation that Hurricane Helene left and how far we have come back.  None of this would’ve been possible without the people who volunteered their time and worked hard at the very, very beginning and those who still continue to do so.

09/03/2026
07/03/2026

Meet your Grand Marshall of Big Ivy’s 250th American Celebration parade❤️🇺🇸❤️
July 3, 2026

06/14/2026

Bring the kids and join us!

06/10/2026

Some of our vendors are:
TIN CAN PIZZERIA
3 Wishes Designs
Quinn Wren Coffee
Mary's Mountain Cookies

We will be announcing more so stay tuned!
If you are interested in becoming a vendor please email [email protected]

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Barnardsville, NC

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