For more information on the theme weeks, follow the links below:
- Cajun, Creole, & Classic Country Week (July 6-10,2026)
- Blues Week (July 13-17, 2026)
- Old-Time Week (July 20-24, 2026)
- Vocal Week (July 27-31, 2026)
- Bluegrass Week (August 3 – 7, 2026)
To browse all of our 2026 class offerings, please visit the ONLINE CLASS CATALOGUE 2026.
For answers to frequently asked questions, visit our FAQ page.
Cancellation Policy:
Your purchase includes the full program tuition and a $100 non-refundable registration processing fee. All cancellations (not including the $100 registration processing fee) are 95% refundable up to 60 days prior to the program. Between 30 and 60 days before the event, tuition costs are 45% refundable. Between 7 and 30 days prior to the event, tuition costs are 25% refundable. Cancellations made in the 6 days prior to the event and/or after the start of the event (including no-call no-shows) are not eligible for a refund. Purchase is valid for Summer 2026 only. AHC reserves the right to evaluate all cancellations on an individual basis.
Housing Information 2026:
Students have many options for housing this year. You will book your housing directly with the business. We have included an extensive list of housing options, including direct links to room blocks at local hotels, in the housing section of our FAQ page.
Meal Information 2026: AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER X THE BAKER’S DAUGHTER
Lunch and dinner will be served family-style in a warm, communal setting by The Baker’s Daughter; an eatery and bakery run by Zoe Uhrig and her family on the first-floor of the Augusta Heritage Center.
The daily menu will blend the Uhrig’s English and European culinary background with Appalachian dining culture. Each day participants will enjoy thoughtfully prepared hearty meat and vegetarian options, salads, sides and artisan bread baked by Zoe’s father Ron.
Please notify us of any food allergies or special dietary restrictions in advance; we will gladly pass this information along to the Baker’s Daughter.
Your lunch card includes lunches and dinners on Tuesday through Friday (Due to differing travel plans for students, Monday dinner is on your own. You can either purchase a meal at the Baker’s Daughter or other restaurants around town).
A message from the Baker’s Daughter: Hello Augusta Participants!, I’m Zoe Uhrig. In 2023, our family moved to this charming corner of Appalachia from England, where my brothers Roman, Christian, and I were born. Growing up, I worked by my father Ron’s side in our family’s New York-style deli (Chef Ron’s Kitchen) in Norwich, UK. Now, together with him and the family in the amazing Augusta building, I run the Baker’s Daughter here in downtown Elkins.
We are thrilled to present this year’s catering experience for the Augusta Heritage Summer Programs. We look forward to sharing our food with each and everyone of you.”