Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center, Townsend, Tennessee

Guild Corner

The Guild of the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is a 21-member support organization made up of folks dedicated to its mission of preserving the cultural heritage of East Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains Region, primarily through fundraising activities. The guild has its own officers and its own bylaws, and each member may serve up to two three-year terms. Some of the guild's fundraising activities include hosting "Heritage Happenings," the Center's annual May fundraiser, which features a dinner with silent and live auctions benefiting the Center. The guild also hosts an annual holiday shopping event with an area department store.

Besides raising much-needed funds, the guild also gives support by providing docents, who lead guided tours through the facility. Some members are also gift shop volunteers and special events volunteers. Guild Members

Guild Events

Benefit Golf Tournament

Friday, October 10
Rarity Pointe Golf Course
Presented by the GSMHC Guild

The Tomato Head

Thursday, October 23, All Day
Purchase a Reuben sandwich at the restaurant (Maryville location only) on this date and the full price goes to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center!

Current Members

Lois Alexander

Jeannie Anderson

Sara Berry

Hilda Chesney

Mary Crawford

Kathy Enos

Marsha Gaster

Debbie Gilliam

Robin Goddard

Doris Gorman

Diane Wear Headrick

Phyllis Moyers Handly

Jodie Johnson

Betty Jones

Vicky Mueller

Louise Stoddard Presley

Martha Sundquist

Lil Tiebout

Jeanie VanWinkle

Debbie Way

Debbie Wilbourn

Flavors of Our Heritage Cookbook

Available at the Heritage Center and local restaurants and inns for a cost of $12.00. All proceeds fund the educational programs and exhibits of the Heritage Center.

To order a copy by mail, send $12 plus $4 postage and handling (total $16) to the address below. Checks only, please. Make check payable to GSM Heritage Center Guild.

The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Guild
P.O. Box 268
Townsend, TN 37882

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