Project on the old Avery County Jail

Some of you might have heard that I working on a project with Jimmie Daniels on the Avery County jail. These are not rumors.

Most of you probably know that I’m on the board of directors for the Avery County Historical Society and Museum, which oversees the Avery County Historical Museum in the old jail. The jail has a great history. One aspect of that history is its use not only to incarcerate certain members of community, but also to serve as the home for the sheriff, deputy, or jailer. It was not only his home, but home for his family as well. Jimmie Daniels, who is also on the board, grew up in the jail. She and I have ben working on gathering information about the jail, and about these families who lived in the building throughout its 50+ year history.

Both Jimmie and I will be at the Museum tomorrow, from 10 until 2 pm, collecting stories from folks who want to venture down to the old jail. If you get a chance, stop by and say hi.