Historic Traditions

Calling all History Buffs

When you go on vacation, do you have a burning desire to go someplace with rich history? Do you chock your itinerary full with historical jaunts? Does knowing the history of a place help you to connect more sincerely? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to start planning now to visit the historic Great Smoky Mountains in March. And of course to make your historic adventure more authentic, you should surely plan to stay in an Eden Crest Vacation Rental log cabin nestled in this famous and majestic mountain range.

Now, you may question the historic value of this region if you have only heard about all the tourist attractions. But in true history buff fashion, you will thoroughly enjoy your information quest and will delight in the plethora of historical value that you will undoubtedly find.

While you can enjoy authentic Smoky Mountain culture anytime of the year, March holds special appeal for several reasons. Here are a few favorites:

The North American Country Music Associations, Int’l. Country Music Week

Fans of country, gospel, and bluegrass will enjoy the North America Country Music Association, Int'l's Annual Country Music Week at the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN. The general public is freely admitted to the Country Tonite theater during this week for an amazing array of performances and memorabilia showcases that will make any fan of music excited.

Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival

The Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival is an interactive fiber arts event connecting the community with fiber arts activities, including fiber animal exhibition, contests, an arts exhibition, workshops, educational demonstrations of fiber processes, hands-on projects with children and adults, fiber arts market of fiber goods and fiber arts supplies, and information about local fiber activities, groups, businesses and instructional resources.

Titanic’s First Annual Irish Celebration

You may wonder how this relates to Smoky Mountain history, but as you will learn, many of the original settlers in this area where of Scottish and Irish descent. And it so happens that it was hardworking, skilled Irish laborers that helped build Titanic in Belfast. In fact, many Irish men and women served as crew on her maiden voyage. As a passenger group, the Irish outnumbered all other nationalities on board. During the month of March the museum attraction honors the Irish—the spirited, irrepressible, hardworking men and women from the Emerald Isle. Come prepared to be entertained with the music, song and folklore that accompanied these courageous souls on their voyage to America. T’is a grand time you and your family will be havin’ here at Titanic. Be sure to be wearin’ somethin’ green.

Smoky Mountain Quiltfest The art of quilting has long been renowned for its ability to encapsulate the history of a region. This is certainly no exception for the Great Smoky Mountains. The Mountain Quiltfest is held March 8-13.

Thanks to the colorful and soulful history of the original Appalachian Mountain settlers, your March trip to the Great Smoky Mountains will surely slake your thirst for history. And while you are reveling in the history of this area, you will also being enhancing your own history as you make memories with friends and loved ones on this action-packed jaunt through the past of the historic Great Smoky Mountains. Make your trip a historical event in your life by getting your whole family together for a reunion, and stay at a large luxury log cabin. Eden Crest Vacation Rentals is uniquely prepared to assist you in this endeavor, and to help you make it your own tradition. Choose your cabin – large enough for everyone to stay together. Reserve it by calling toll-free 855-231-5455 today!