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When you choose to live in Fox Run Preserve, you also choose to become part of history. Located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, the private, gated community is encircled by the Blue Ridge mountains, a region that carries a long legacy of respect and admiration for the land.

Henderson County was part of the Cherokee Nation for more than 10,000 years until traties in the late 1700s officially opened the land for settlement by early Appalachain Mountain pioneers. Located just two and a half hours from Fox Run, visitors can still learn about the originial Native American settlers with a visit to Cherokee. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities including taking in a play that chronicle the history of the Cherokee people, wading in the Oconaluftee River, or taking part in one of the many festivals throughout the year.

If you prefer to stay closer to home, Hendersonville itself has a number of historic sites. The Henderson County Heritage Museum is host to an exhibit that covers the history of the area from the time it was a part of the Cherokee Nation to present day. Divided into three time periods, visitors can learn about famous settlers that included Revolutionary War Patriots Andrew Miller and Joseph Hendery as well as several Tories, including William Mills.

Discover how the typical mountain town of Hendersonville evolved from agriculture-based revenue to a strong tourism industry as the railroad brought many vacationers who were looking to escape the heat of summer in the more temperate mountain climate of Western North Carolina. Or learn about the military involvement of Henderson County residents through centuries of conflict and peace.

Of course, you may just want to walk around and experience the magic of the area that has drawn tourists and residents alike for generations. Fox Run Preserve celebrates that same appeal of the forest and works with it to offer amenities based on the natural wilderness. Relax on the dock at Crane Pond. Enjoy the first rhododendrons of spring just outside of your door. Spend an evening around the fire pit sharing stories with friends. Fox Run Preserve awaits for your next chapter in history. Contact us to learn more.
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Directions to Cherokee from Fox Run Preserve.
Directions to The Henderson County Heritage Museum.