The History of Cowee School

On Monday, July 21, at 6:30pm, the series “Where We Live: History, Nature, and Culture” will present a program on the history of Cowee School, now the Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center. 

Speakers will be Bill Dyar, long-time principal of the school; Stacy Guffey, founding director of the Arts and Heritage Center; and Laura Brooks, current director. 

They will present the history of the school, from the days of the site as a CCC camp, construction by the WPA during the 1940s, over 60 decades as a public school, to its present as a thriving community and arts center. Former students, former teachers, and community members will be invited to share their school stories and memories! Old photos will be displayed as well. 

The program will take place at the Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center at  51 Cowee School Drive in Franklin. Join us for a pleasant evening of local history. Come early enough to roam the halls!

We will serve a sit-down dinner in the cafeteria beginning at 5:30pm.

Menu:

BBQ Chicken/Tempeh

Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Watermelon Agua Fresca

$20/person