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	Welcome to Heritage Partners building on the heritage of Cherokee County- North Carolina’s first, last *and finest place to be.*
Saturday August 30 9am-4pm Free Admission to all events More about the Heritage Walk & Festival Keltic Kudzu	Come to the 8th annual The 2008 main festival venue is moving to Koneheta Park! You'll also enjoy other happenings at the Old L&N Depot and the historic town center of Murphy, NC. Last year's event drew 3,000 people from 13 states and 113 cities. We thank the 85 volunteers and local business people who provide the time and sponsorship funding to make it happen.
	Thank you for visiting HERITAGE PARTNERS of Cherokee County, headquartered in Murphy NC Working through public and private partnerships throughout Cherokee County and beyond, we get excited about the notion that a heritage conserved is a bright future attained. It starts with a community rediscovering, taking great pride in, and taking good care of its unique assets already in place.
Join Us Contact Us E-Mail Us	Our Mission: Promote public awareness, education and good stewardship of the community’s natural, historic and cultural resources. Serve as a planning, educational, and community-initiated development resource to conserve and renew these unique assets for the benefit of many generations to come. Our Purpose: Benefit the community by strengthening its sense of place, and by attracting a sustained base of heritage, ecological and agricultural tourism.

Heritage Partners is the proud sponsor of the following community projects - volunteer or contribute today! The Murphy River Walk- a multi phase walking trail & green way project following the Valley and Hiwassee Rivers surrounding the historic town center of Murphy. Trail heads are currently located at Koneheta Park and at McClelland Street. The trail features historical sites, native plant life and a healthy trek around the historic town center, enjoyed by citizens and visitors alike. And. . . the outdoor amphitheatre project is on the planning board for historic downtown Murphy and the Murphy River Walk route. The Scenic Circle- an eco tourism publication providing guided tours to the area's beautiful natural attractions. The first edition now in its second printing, by popular demand volunteer and published trail guide author Dr. Liz Carter is preparing the next expanded edition scheduled for release August 30, 2008. The Heritage Walk & Festival- an annual Labor Day weekend event featuring historic walking tours, local and regional crafters and artisans, music, and agricultural heritage. The 8th annual is moving to Koneheta Park in Murphy, on Saturday, August 30, 2008. Heritage Partners is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your contributions to its good works for the community are tax deductible. All projects, publications and events are made possible by private contributions. You can help with a particular initiative, or allow your contribution to go toward all projects. Your check goes to: Heritage Partners P.O. Box 1152 Murphy, NC 28906 Thank you for visiting Heritage Partners, and we'll look forward to hearing from you.