Letcher County, Kentucky - Serving the Community Since 1924

Community Is Our
Middle Name

Starting as a Boarding school in July 1924 and Incorporated in 1969 for the purpose to work for the general community and for the betterment of the Carcassonne area of Letcher County, Kentucky.

The Square Dance Partner With Us

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Home of Kentucky's Longest Running Square Dance

2nd Saturday of each month · March – November · Doors open at 5:30pm

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Welcome to the holler

Carcassonne, from above

The Square Dance

Live old-time music and flatfooting on the second Saturday of every month, March through November. All ages, no experience required.

Plan your visit

Rent the Center

Reunions, weddings, memorials, workshops, and meetings. A gathering place the whole community can use.

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Programs & Events

Pick & Bow youth music, community suppers, cultural programming, and neighbors looking after neighbors.

What's coming up

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Upcoming at the center

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Jul

Pick & Bow @ Carcassonne

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 6:00 pm

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We hope everyone’s been practicing over the winter break, because we’re kicking things off NEXT with Pick & Bow at Carcassonne! Leo Shannon, Sara Kate, and anyone else wanting to share will be back at it again this year, helping teach and keep these traditions alive and going strong. New signups are always welcome, instruments provided and a free meal to boot, so if you’ve been thinking about learning, this is your chance to jump in. Spread the word, bring your friends, and bring the kids if they’re wanting to learn. We’re open to all ages from ~4th grade and up. Come be part of something worth passing down. Follow our Facebook Group to stay in touch with any updates or cancelations: Carcassonne Community Center Activities | Facebook

Aug

Rented

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 12:00 pm

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Aug

Board-Council Meeting

Monday, August 3, 2026 · 7:00 pm

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For funders and partners

Fifty-seven years + of showing up

Carcassonne is one of the last remaining one-room schoolhouses still serving as a community gathering place in Letcher County. We're not a large organization with deep pockets—we're neighbors rolling up our sleeves to keep this place alive. With a clear vision for the future and partners who already believe in our mission, we're ready to grow while staying true to the community that has sustained Carcassonne for generations.