The Stecoah Valley Center is a non-profit organization formed by a group of local citizens dedicated to the preservation and promotion of community life and mountain culture. The center provides local artisans with studio workspace, and it houses a library, family resource center, and a cooperative craft shop. Located in the old Stecoah school, built around 1927, the center is restoring its buildings and grounds. It has an active program of community activities, including youth programs, festivals, performances, workshops and demonstrations focused on mountain music, craft and culture.
Stecoah Valley Arts, Crafts and Educational Center, Inc.
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