If any of you on the Henderson County list also have research interests in Transylvania County, the Transylvania Times codially invites you to attend the first annual Transylvania County History Forum. Following is a recent publicity release on the event: TRANSYLVANIA TIMES TO PRESENT TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORY FORUM One of the most important efforts ever to raise awareness of and appreciation for the history of Transylvania County is planned for 1:00- 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 23 at Brevard College. The Transylvania Times will present an afternoon of speakers and workshops on a variety of history and genealogy related topics. Historian and Transylvania Times columnist Michael Allison is chairman of the event and promises "something for everyone", regardless of interest level in history or skill level in genealogical research. According to Allison "Were putting together an interesting, educational line-up, ranging from beginning genealogy and how to preserve antique family photographs, to more advanced topics such as the preservation of our mountain history and folk culture and the possibility of founding of a county historical museum." Experts in these fields are being brought in for the afternoon, including a team of genealogists from the LDS Family History Library, world leaders in the field of family history, and experts in historical preservation from the State of North Carolina, plus others recognized experts in the field of history. At the conclusion of the workshops and speakers, there will be a social hour with refreshments and live Blue Ridge Mountain music. To assist in presenting the event, a distinguished committee composed of Transylvania County historians, genealogists, and interested citizens has been formed. Serving on the History Forum support committee are Jim Bob Tinsley, John and Becky Huggins, Bill Tinsley, Charles Barnett, Barbara Conley, Elizabeth Rahn, Mark Burrows, Elizabeth Barton, Bobbi Ramer, Cecil Hill, Anna Yount, Elizabeth Barton, Betty Sherrill, and Bill Ives. Committee members will gather in summer to finalize plans for the event. For more information, please feel free to contact me by e-mail. Yours, Michael Allison, Chairman Transylvania County History Forum