Press Release from James Vester Miller Historic Walking Trail:
The James Vester Miller Historic Walking Trail was awarded a 2023 Buncombe County Tipping Point Grant. This allows the community of all ages to experience the insides of four beautiful historic Black churches on the trail & learn their history. The James Vester Miller traveling mural, created by local artisan Jenny Pickens by way of an ArtsAVL grant, will be on display at one of the churches throughout the exhibit. Bring family & friends and stop by churches to see the beautiful craftsmanship inside and out.
The churches will be open for viewing from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 30 & October 14. November & December dates TBD. Admission is free. To stay informed, follow us on Facebook at James Vester Miller Historic Walking Trail: Asheville and on Instagram @jamesvmillerasheville.
The following churches participating are:
- Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist 47 Eagle Street
- St. James African Methodist Episcopal 44 Hildebrand Street
- Hopkins Chapel A.M.E Zion 21 College Place
- St. Matthias Episcopal 1 Dundee Street
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