Clay County Communities Revitalization Association

Clay County Communities Revitalization Association is a community organisation based in Hayesville, United States working on community development, heritage, arts & culture +1 more.

The Clay County Communities Revitalization Association (CCCRA) is a non-profit organisation based in Hayesville, North Carolina, that works to preserve and improve Clay County for its residents and visitors. Its four areas of focus are preservation, Cherokee culture, trails and greenways, and community engagement. CCCRA restored the historic 1888 Clay County Courthouse, now the Beal Center, a community and event venue owned by the Town of Hayesville and operated by CCCRA. It also restores the 1940 Herbert Street building, which will house a boutique hotel and retail space. CCCRA maintains Cherokee heritage sites, hosts the annual Cherokee Festival, provides education programmes and workshops for children, sponsors community events such as the Summer Concert Series, and develops the Jackrabbit Mountain Trail System. The organisation is run by a nearly 100% volunteer team and funded through memberships, donations and grants, and works with local governments and organisations in Clay County and surrounding counties.