History of Black Mountain College and Its Influence on Present Day Asheville

Asheville Today published a fascinating historical sketch of Black Mountain College on July 11, 2018, "#TBT: The history of Black Mountain College."  The article includes a reflection on the degree to which the college influenced present day Asheville.

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