White Squirrels

Portraits of live white squirrels in Silvermont Park, Brevard, North Carolina.

Seeing a white squirrel is rare overall, but in some areas, they have established colonies where they are relatively common. Brevard, North Carolina, is known as the “Home of the White Squirrel” and has a large population, with some estimates saying a third of the squirrels there are white. 

White Squirrel Searching

White Squirrel

Silvermont Mansion and Park

Silvermont Park is a 8-acre county park in downtown Brevard, anchored by a 33-room Colonial Revival mansion that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

We saw many activities and decorations related to the white squirrels at Silvermont Park.


Silvermont Mansion

White Squirrel Circus

Silvermont Adventure

Pirate Cove

Butterflies on Pumpkins

Butterflies are painted on pumpkins to bring color to the Butterfly Garden in Silvermont Park in Brevard

Yellow Butterflies Painted on Pumpkins

Painted Butterflies on White Pumpkins

Painted Butterflies on Pumpkins

Painted Butterflies on Black Pumpkins

Impressions of Butterflies on Pumpkins

Pumpkins Galore

Pumpkin Fest, a Brevard tradition since 2015, is an annual family-friendly Halloween-themed event held at Silvermont Park. Although late to the festival, here are some artsy images of pumpkins, which are also associated with Thanksgiving.

Pumpkins Art

Pumpkin Boat on Water

Pumpkin Art on the Pathway