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Field trip opportunities in Clay County

Clay County Historical and Arts Museum
Visit the red brick jailhouse that has been turned into a museum and exhibit space by the Clay County Historical and Arts Council.
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John C. Campbell Folk School
The Folk School offers visitors a chance to experience a special blend of history, art, and natural beauty in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
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Western North Carolina Air Quality Awareness Program
The NC Division of Air Quality in Western North Carolina offers free programs in schools on a variety of air quality topics.
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Learn more about Clay County

Fog on Lake Chatuge in Clay County, NC
Fog on Lake Chatuge in Clay County, NC
This is a sunset over Lake Chatuge in Clay County, North Carolina. The lake is located on the border between North Carolina and Georgia.
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Lake Chatuge in Clay County, NC
Lake Chatuge in Clay County, NC
This is a sunset over Lake Chatuge in Clay County, North Carolina. The lake is located on the border between North Carolina and Georgia.
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Old Clay County Courthouse in Hayesville, North Carolina
Old Clay County Courthouse in Hayesville, North Carolina
This is the historic Clay County Courthouse in Hayesville, North Carolina. It was built in 1888 and appears in the National Register of Historic Places. Hayesville is the seat of Clay County.
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Pink Lady's Slippers in Clay County, North Carolina
Pink Lady's Slippers in Clay County, North Carolina
These are Pink Lady's Slippers in Clay County, North Carolina. The flower is a member of the orchid family. It prefers highly acidic soil, the kind that occurs commonly in pine forests. It also requires that a fungal mycelia be present in the soil, making...
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Pottery at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC
Pottery at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC
This is pottery at a show at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. The school was established in 1925 by Olive Dame Campbell and Marguerite Butler. It offers classes and workshops in a variety of crafts, from cooking to basketry to writing. Some...
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