Located next to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Western North Carolina sits the ancestral homelands of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians Nation. Known as the Qualla Boundary, these 57,000 acres are home to approximately 9,000 members [...]
The Meadowlark Smoky Mountain Heritage Center has another unforgettable event under our belts! This past weekend we had the incredible honor of hosting two living Haywood County legends and presenting them with the first annual MSMC Lifetime Achievement awards. Charles [...]
The Meadowlark Smoky Mountain Heritage Center is heating up the summer with local events that showcase the deep roots of these incredible mountains. This past weekend Darren Nicholson, Grammy nominated musician, winner of multiple IBGMA Awards and founding member of [...]
There’s a vast and natural beauty hidden away in the mountains and foothills near Maggie Valley, and now there’s a new way to explore it. If you love hiking – or just enjoy being out in nature – then you’ll [...]
Big things are happening around the Meadowlark these days! We’re thrilled to announce the addition of the new Meadowlark Smoky Mountain Heritage Center. Our historic motel has long embodied the legacy, customs and traditions of the Smokies, so it only [...]
