Penn Dameron Named Executive Director of the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation

Penn Dameron Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Executive Director Penn Dameron has accepted the position as the first Executive Director of the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation beginning August 1. Dameron, who worked with Mildred the Bear when he was in college, is excited to return to the mountain he loves. Read more about it.

In July, Scots Belong At Grandfather

gamesGrandfather's Highland Games are not the largest GAMES in the United States. There are games held in urban areas with larger populations and more parking that can accommodate larger crowds. But Grandfather is the largest GATHERING in North America. More different family lines are represented here than at any games outside of Scotland. Read more about it.

Top Shop Construction Update

top shopFraming has gone up on the interior walls, so it is getting easier to imagine what the new Top Shop will be like. The stairway is in, the elevator shaft is ready and the crew is busy getting all the utilities set. Let's just hope we get a few more sunny days so we can finally get this building dried in! Read more about it.

Upcoming Events

July 9-12
54th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

Brawny athletes, delicate dancers, noisy bagpipe band parades, rocking Celtic music and a spectacular highland setting makes this colorful celebration of Scottish culture the best highland games in America. Admission charged.

July 18-19
Backcountry Trails Volunteer Project

Help maintain the trails in the new Grandfather Mountain State Park and let Grandfather's rangers share their knowledge of and passion for Grandfather Mountain. Free for volunteers.

Aug 15-16
Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic

Top photographers gather to share on the nuts & bolts of making good photographs. 2009 speakers include Bill Fortney, John Chastain, Duane Hall and Melissa Southern. Online registration begins July 15.

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