Digital Scholarship and Initiatives

Black Mountain College Semester

A multidisciplinary exploration of the creative legacy of Black Mountain College in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The digital resources for this project include a timeline, K-12 teaching materials, and scholarly resources.

Archaeology and Landscape in Upper Gambia (Senegal)

Drawing on nearly a decade of archaeological research by BRAP (2013-2022), this digital exhibition explores the history of Upper Gambia from the perspectives of past people living along the Gambia River and on and around the Bandafassi Plateau.

Kelly E. Bennett: Apostle of the Smokies

Dr. Kelly E. Bennett (1890-1974) was a pharmacist, prominent civic leader, and political representative for Swain County, North Carolina in the mid-20th century. This exhibit explores Kelly E. Bennett Papers, housed in Appalachian State University's Special Collections Research Center, and Bennett’s role in shaping tourism in Western North Carolina.