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Business Directory
Highlands Biological Foundation, Inc.
James T. Costa
PO Box 580
265 N. Sixth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Has graced the Town of Highlands for 77 years. Through its Biological Laboratory, Nature Center, and Botanical Gardens, HBS seeks to promote education, research, and outreach regarding the habitats and organisms of the Southern Appalachians. Open Tues-Sat 1pm-5pm.
Highlands Historical Society
Wiley Sloan, President
PO Box 670
524 N. Fourth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Our goal is to provide a place where photos, books, artifacts, and other Highlands memorabilia can be brought together to preserve our history for present and future generations.The Highlands Historic Village will be open to the public on Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:.00 p.m. (April through October) or by appointment. The House-Trapier-Wright House (also known as "The Prince House"), which is the oldest private dwelling in Highlands, and the Historical Museum and Archives are located at 524 N. 4th Street, across from the funeral home. Feel free to contact us at our web site, by e-mail, or by phone, as listed below, and we"ll get back to you as soon as possible. www.highlandshistory.com or e-mail highlandshistory@nctv.com. or phone 828-787-1050.
Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance
Anna V
348 S. Fifth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance is a grassroots conservation organization whose mission is to address environmental issues affecting the Highlands-Cashiers area through education, advocacy, hands-on initiatives and collaboration with like-minded organizations.
Leadership Highlands
Peter Ray-President
PO Box 704
Highlands, NC 28741
Leadership Highlands Alumni - Class of 2006 Leadership Highlands began in 1999 as a partnership between the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, the Peggy Crosby Center, and Center for Life Enrichment. Since 2001, it has been solely sponsored by the Chamber. The program is designed to identify existing and emerging leaders from various segments of the community who have a sincere commitment to remain in the Highlands area. Leadership Highlands provides a comprehensive program for selected participants to gain the skills and knowledge to become a community leader. The new class is selected in June and has their opening retreat in September. Classes meet for a full day from November through April. Class members receive leadership skills training by faculty members from Western Carolina University for one half day each month and then plan the other half day themselves from such topics as health care, government, cultural arts, environment, etc. They also pick a community project to complete. MISSION To develop and maintain an effective network of committed leaders in the Highlands community. For more information contact LeadershipHighlands@hotmail.com
Literacy Council of Highlands
Tonya Hensley
PO Box 2320
348 South 5th Street
Highlands, NC 28741
The Mountain Retreat & Learning Centers
Christy Kelly
PO Box 1299
Highlands, NC 28741
Located high in the Blue Ridge of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, The Mountain Retreat and Learning Centers is a place to expand your horizons - explore new ideas, meet new people and re-connect with yourself, community and the natural world. Surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest, out home is Little Scaly Mountain - four miles southwest of Highlands, NC. At 4200" elevation, perched atop striking granite cliffs and nestled in an ancient dwarf white oak wind forest, our site is spectacular, with dramatic vistas, quiet places and lots to do. Open year-round, The Mountain offers excellent programming for all ages. Inspiration mixes with renewal as you challenge yourself to grow and learn
Western Carolina University
Zeta Smith
H.F. Robinson Building Suite 460 WCU
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Four year university, a campus of the UNC system. Located in Cullowhee North Carolina.
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