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Description
Join the Asheville Museum of History (AMoH) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) on Tuesday, February 24th, from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM via Zoom or at UNCA's Reuter Center for a special History Hour program: James Vester Miller: Asheville's Artist in Brick, with Anne Callison Stokely. Light refreshments will be available.
About the History Hour Program:
James Vester Miller (1860-1940) built many of Asheville's most remarkable historic brick buildings during its Golden Age of the late 19th and early 20th century, yet he remains largely unknown. Born into slavery and self-taught, his artistry and craftsmanship were sought out by Asheville's leading architects, including Richard Sharp Smith, the supervising architect of the Biltmore House. Come learn more about his life story, as well as about the James Vester Miller Walking Trail created by his granddaughter, Andrea Clark.
About the Speaker:
Anne Callison Stokely is a writer/editor who grew up in Asheville before extensive urban renewal destroyed much of the East End and other Black neighborhoods in Asheville. She became good friends with Andrea Clark when she and her husband, Jim Stokely, returned to their Asheville roots in retirement. Anne worked with Andrea to create the footprint and brochure for the James Vester Miller Walking Trail, which was publicly launched in 2021.
Tickets:
$10 General Admission / FREE for OLLI & AMoH members. We also have no-cost, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able, please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who could not attend otherwise. Tickets are limited for in-person lectures, so don't miss your opportunity to secure a spot!
* In-Person Tickets are limited *
Online Viewing:
Registrants will receive a confirmation email with Zoom link with which to view the program. For those attending in person, see "Location & Parking" below.
Location & Parking:
Reuter Center, home of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCA -- 300 Campus View Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
Visitor Parking is available and free (only from 5PM - 6AM) at the Reuter Center, BUT you must register your vehicle through UNCA's Visitor Parking webpage on the day of the event.
For questions about this event:
Email education@ashevillehistory.org or call the Asheville Museum of History (AMoH) at 828-253-9231.
*This event is co-sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville*
Date & Time
Tue, Feb 24, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue Details
Reuter Center - UNCA/OLLI
300 Campus View RoadAsheville, North Carolina 28804
