Brevard’s White Squirrels
In 1986, the Brevard City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance declaring and establishing a sanctuary for squirrels, especially the white squirrel. Today, Brevard residents celebrate the white squirrel at the Annual White Squirrel Festival, held each Memorial Day Weekend. Seen right: Pisgah Polly, the white Squirrel Festival Mascot, greeting visitors to downtown Brevard.
In addition to Brevard, white squirrels have been spotted in other parts of Transylvania County. They are also found in Olney, Ill; Kenton TN; Versailles, Ill; Marionville, MO; Trenton, NJ; Bloomfield, NY; Greenwood SC; and Hodgenville, KY.
Click here to see Brevard's White Squirrel Festival 2009
