The Folk Heritage Association of Macon County(FHAMC) is a 501(c)3 organization that is dedicated to preserving and sharing the culture and folkways of our Southern Appalachian Mountains. Projects include coordinating Heritage activities such as the Franklin Area Folk Festival, Heritage Day activities for 4th graders, and partnerships at the Cowee School, Arts and Heritage Center. In October of 2018 a new project of the FHAMC kicked off – The Women’s History Trail of Macon County.