The Blue Ridge Heritage Trail is a collection of notable places in the North Carolina foothills and mountains. Interpretive signs at each location tell stories of the region’s natural and cultural heritage including the Cherokee, traditional music, agriculture, and crafts. One such historic site is the Clay County Court House in Hayesville. Located on the square, construction began in 1817 with completion a year later. That structure burned to the ground in 1870 destroying all the early county records and once again work began on a new Court House. After renovation in 1998, including new sculpture, it is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On Fridays during the summer, months, free music concerts are held on the square entertaining local and visitors alike with down home, toe tapping music. The history of the area is what legends are made of. More historical sites worthy of a visit include the Cherokee History Trail, Quanasee Path, Performing Arts, Music Venues and enough museums you’ll need an extra-long vacation to see them all. History, Art, Culture all yours to enjoy.