From bluegrass, folk and Native American music in the mountains, to beach music on the coast, North Carolina is a state that has an extensive variety of traditional music. The main research focus is on the historic, geographic and musical aspects of the North Carolina Appalachian Mountains. The Appalachian Trail passes through western North Carolina, and the Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain range. Throughout the section of Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, there have been “trails” made, one highlighting the music of that region, and another, the heritage. The heritage sites not only represent the history of living but also the music history. The people and traditional music of the North Carolina Appalachian Mountain
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The difference is that the heritage trails have a broader range of history, since they do not solely focus on just music. The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area was designated by Congress and the President in November, 2003 in recognition of the unique character, culture, and natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and foothills in Western North Carolina (“Blue Ridge Mountains”). The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is the organization responsible for the heritage trails and also the music trails. The heritage trails were created so that residents and travelers would have the ability to discover the stories and landscape of the Blue Ridge culture. The trail consists of 70 historic sites that all include a sign with information about the people and history of that area. Their website has an interactive map allowing the user to explore the sites that they might have missed when exploring. The heritage sites range from, North Carolina historic sites and music and arts, to Cherokee history, agricultural traditions and natural wonders (“Blue Ridge Heritage Trail”). These services are free of charge, so anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of the history of North Carolina and traditions is …show more content…
Between the Appalachian and the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, there are numerous organizations who see out that the music is being preserved, remembered and cherished. Researching the Appalachian Trail is what led to finding information about the two Blue Ridge trails. The North Carolina Blue Ridge Music, and Heritage Trails are a great experience for those who are from the area but also for those that are just passing through. The helpful guides that are provided by these trail successfully reflect many aspects of North Carolina and its rich history, including music. Most of the first original musicians of western North Carolina have heritage sites made in their honor, or have a section written about them on one of the trail signs. Some of the musicians include; Doc Watson, Andy Griffith, Earl Scruggs, Carl Sandburg, and the Cherokee Indians. The fabric woven by the music and traditions of North Carolina will never fail to be one of a kind. It’s a pleasure to live somewhere with so much
The difference is that the heritage trails have a broader range of history, since they do not solely focus on just music. The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area was designated by Congress and the President in November, 2003 in recognition of the unique character, culture, and natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and foothills in Western North Carolina (“Blue Ridge Mountains”). The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is the organization responsible for the heritage trails and also the music trails. The heritage trails were created so that residents and travelers would have the ability to discover the stories and landscape of the Blue Ridge culture. The trail consists of 70 historic sites that all include a sign with information about the people and history of that area. Their website has an interactive map allowing the user to explore the sites that they might have missed when exploring. The heritage sites range from, North Carolina historic sites and music and arts, to Cherokee history, agricultural traditions and natural wonders (“Blue Ridge Heritage Trail”). These services are free of charge, so anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of the history of North Carolina and traditions is …show more content…
Between the Appalachian and the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, there are numerous organizations who see out that the music is being preserved, remembered and cherished. Researching the Appalachian Trail is what led to finding information about the two Blue Ridge trails. The North Carolina Blue Ridge Music, and Heritage Trails are a great experience for those who are from the area but also for those that are just passing through. The helpful guides that are provided by these trail successfully reflect many aspects of North Carolina and its rich history, including music. Most of the first original musicians of western North Carolina have heritage sites made in their honor, or have a section written about them on one of the trail signs. Some of the musicians include; Doc Watson, Andy Griffith, Earl Scruggs, Carl Sandburg, and the Cherokee Indians. The fabric woven by the music and traditions of North Carolina will never fail to be one of a kind. It’s a pleasure to live somewhere with so much