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Neufeld will talk about his most recent publication, “A Popular History of Western North Carolina: Mountains, Heroes and Hootnoggers,” during a 12:15 p.m. presentation in the museum’s auditorium.
Neufeld is a columnist for the Asheville Citizen-Times and also directs Together We Read, a 21-county reading, discussion and heritage program now in its sixth year. He worked for 20 years as a public library administrator and has been a full-time writer since 2002.
Neufeld’s “A Popular History of Western North Carolina,” published by The History Press earlier this year, discusses the common legends of the region, with sections on the Cherokee, early pioneers, the Civil War, well-known women and other famous North Carolinians of the 20th century.
The Mountain Heritage Center and Ron Rash, WCU’s Parris Distinguished Professor in Appalachian Culture, sponsor the lunchtime series, which includes a 30-minute presentation and an opportunity for visitors to meet the presenter.
Upcoming series presenters include photographer Tim Barnwell on Wednesday, Oct. 3, and writer Robert Morgan on Wednesday, Nov. 7.
The museum is located on the ground floor of WCU’s H.F. Robinson Administration Building. For more information, call the Mountain Heritage Center at (828) 227-7129.
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