About
The Homecoming

Outlander Inspired...History Focused!

WHAT IS THE
HOMECOMING?

It's About The History!

Fraser’s Ridge Homecoming is a celebration of the history of Jamie & Claire’s North Carolina backcountry wilderness. The Homecoming is Outlander inspired but history focused making it a truly unique event for the history-loving Outlander fan.

Drawing from the places the Frasers lived and visited, the events that shaped their lives and the people who crossed their paths, the Homecoming takes us back in time via workshops, living history, music, performances, food, drink and so much more. Combine that with a fun dose of Outlander and you have the perfect combination.

We invite you to come home to Fraser’s Ridge Homecoming!

3

Cast Members

4+

Bands

5+

Regiments & Living History Groups

8

Meals

25+

Workshops

200

Participants

Equals

Unlimited

Friendships

Why Should You Attend?

Here's 15 Reasons Why...

A unique blend of the fiction Outlander fans love with the real history, people and places of the period.
An event which appeals to men as well as women.
Not a convention but a much smaller group of people who share similar loves & interests.
A place where you can experience a sense of belonging with the atmosphere of a clan “gathering" & make lifelong friendships.
Learning the history of the Cherokee and listening to ghost stories under the stars or around a campfire.
Seeing living history groups & historical regiments going about their daily activities and touring their camps by lantern at night.
Lighting your family’s torch at the Calling of The Clans.
Attending historically accurate classes and workshops to suit every interest.
Dancing to Celtic, Bluegrass & Mountain Music late into the night.
Enjoying wonderful meals for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Hearing the sound of bagpipes as they beckon you to the day’s and night’s activities.
Setting your own schedule where you decide to do as little or as much as you want.
Experiencing the beauty of Jamie & Claire’s home on the Ridge nestled in North Carolina’s stunning Blue Ridge Mountains.
Meeting Annette Badland, Gary Lewis & Graham McTavish.
Hours & hours of fun and laughter connecting with other people who “get” your obsession and sampling some Cherry Bounce!

The Journey Home

How It All Began...

How does a farm girl from Eastern North Carolina wind up hosting a nothing-else-quite-like-it event in Western, North Carolina? Why, Outlander, of course!

Upon discovering the TV series in 2015, my life changed forever. Once I saw the first season, I immediately ordered all eight books and read them as quickly as I could. When I got to Book 4, Drums of Autumn, I excitedly discovered the entire story moves from 18th century Scotland to 18th century North Carolina, specifically the wilderness backcountry and mountains. I became obsessed with North Carolina history! This led to a blog and then a Facebook group. Then, as fate would have it, a member of the group approached me with the idea of having a “gathering” and she told me she knew the perfect spot, Leatherwood Mountains. In January, 2018, I went to Leatherwood to see for myself and there began the entire concept for Fraser’s Ridge Homecoming.

From the very beginning, the Homecoming was intended to give Outlander fans everywhere the opportunity to experience firsthand the history of Jamie & Claire Fraser’s 18th century North Carolina home. Unlike many other Outlander events, the Homecoming’s primary focus is and always will be on the history of 18th century North Carolina. Over the course of four days, Homecoming attendees are treated to historical workshops, presentations, living history groups & historical military regiments plus a multitude of other activities including music, dancing and delicious meals.

The first Homecoming was held in September, 2018. The success of the first Homecoming led to the second which was held in October, 2019. Unfortunately, Homecoming 2020 had to be canceled due to COVID-19 concerns but planning is well underway for Homecoming 2021 with the addition of three Outlander cast members in the lineup!

In closing, I invite you to come home in 2021 and see for yourself what makes the Homecoming an Outlander event unlike any other! Besides, there’s no place like home!