The Museum of Appalachia, a Smithsonian Affiliate, invites the community to celebrate the arrival of spring and the rich cultural heritage of the region with their annual Sheep Shearing Days, Friday, April 24, and Friday, May 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to witness every step of the wool-making process […]
Join the Museum of Appalachia for a Full Moon Pickin’ Party on Friday, August 8, featuring rising country music star Jake Worthington. Set beneath the glow of the full moon, this family-friendly outdoor concert offers an unforgettable summer evening on the Museum’s scenic stage. Presented by Yee Haw Brewing Co., the event kicks off at […]
2/6 Meet Louie & Rice, the pigs 2/13 Valentine Card Craft with Earl the Bunny 2/20 Come hang out with a duck
Guided tours of the Museum of Appalachia's Hall of Fame every Tuesday. Meet in the Visitor Center.
2/13 Valentine Card Craft with Earl the Bunny 2/20 Come hang out with a duck
Guided tours of the Museum of Appalachia's Hall of Fame every Tuesday. Meet in the Visitor Center.
2/20 Come hang out with a duck
Guided tours of the Museum of Appalachia's Hall of Fame every Tuesday. Meet in the Visitor Center.
The term "Appalachian" is not only the name of the mountain range in Eastern North America. It also refers to a unique American culture of crafts, music, cuisine, heritage, and beliefs. And more importantly, it is about the people of this mountain range that embody that culture. The Museum of Appalachia hosts this annual dinner […]
The Museum of Appalachia, a Smithsonian Affiliate, invites the community to celebrate the arrival of spring and the rich cultural heritage of the region with their annual Sheep Shearing Days, Friday, April 24, and Friday, May 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to witness every step of the wool-making process […]
The Museum’s signature fundraising event features wagon rides, a sumptuous Southern dinner, traditional bluegrass and old-time musical entertainment, Appalachian square dancing, and live and silent auctions. Join in the Museum's efforts to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of Appalachian culture while enjoying an unforgettable evening.
While most Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, the Museum of Appalachia marks the occasion with an old- fashioned “anvil shoot”. Every 4th of July, the Museum uses gunpowder to launch a 200-pound anvil hundreds of feet into the air! Anvil shoots were once a common way for pioneers to commemorate holidays, elections, and other […]