Cashiers Historical Society Supports Local Film

A crucial pre-production task for any film is location scouting. Reckoning is our first film to shoot in the Highlands/Cashiers area. We moved here as full time residents in the fall of 2021. Though it’s our first time to live in North Carolina, my grandfather was born near Marshall, NC. So in a way I’m returning to my roots. Not only do we love the area and the towns of Highlands and Cashiers, we’ve been blown away by the kindness of locals eager to help in our endeavor to shoot an independent film.

Reckoning is a 19th century tale set in the town of Little Cataloochee. Before moving to the area, location scouting was underway and the incredible Cashiers Historical Society was put on the hopeful list. The great news? We visited the location and spoke with Sandi Rogers who thrilled us with a “Yes, you can shoot here.” WOW! What an opportunity.

Sandi kindly showed us around. There are remarkable buildings on the property. The Zachary-Tolbert House, Colonel John’s Cabin, the School House…and more! The grounds are open to visitors all year with certain events like apple pie baking, summer camp and more!

There are also wooded walking trails that lead to points of interest like the Tolbert and Zachary Springs, the Tolbert Rock, and an early privy. They’ve even discovered pottery, square head nails and Civil War-era coins.

The grounds are beautiful and this place is hands-down worth a visit. Just grab a coffee at Bucks and then maybe 3 minutes down the road you’ll find yourself at this amazing place. Or check out their website for more info: https://www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org/

We’re so grateful! Reckoning will be all the better thanks to the Cashiers Historical Society.