Focus on Western civilization in Western North Carolina
I wrote about the Appalachian Institution last year, and I'm happy to report it's kicking off its second year.
Its purpose:
"The Appalachian Institution, Inc. was founded to encourage study, understanding and appreciation of the history, accomplishments, and values of western civilization and to address the challenges and opportunities it faces in the 21st century."
It holds its summer programs at Lake Logan Episcopal Center up in beautiful Haywood County.
Founder Ward Purrington stopped by for a visit a while back. He hopes to turn the Appalachian Institute into a permanent center for the advancement of Western values and culture in the mountains of North Carolina. I hope he succeeds.
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