Nicolas Jamerson The Museum of Appalachia will host its next outdoor concert event, unofficially dubbed the (Not-So) Full Moon Pickin’ Party, on Thursday, September 19, featuring acclaimed Kentucky singer-songwriter Nicholas Jamerson. While there won’t be a full moon that evening, the event carries on the spirit of the Museum’s popular Full Moon Pickin’ Party series […]

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 […]

Experience the serenity of an Appalachian Christmas at the Museum of Appalachia! The centerpiece of this holiday event is an evening tour of the Museum’s pioneer village. The cabins will be adorned with old-fashioned Christmas decorations and festively lit for the occasion. Activities will include storytelling, visits with farm animals, music, and wagon rides. Historic […]

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 […]