Museum of Appalachia
A living history museum that tells the stories of the people of Appalachia through the artifacts they left behind. Smithsonian Affiliate. Founded in 1969. a Smithsonian Affiliate living history museum portraying pioneer life in Southern Appalachia THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO DOCUMENT AND PRESERVE THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS OF EAST TENNESSEE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE MUSEUM PROVIDES FOR THE RESTORATION AND RE-CREATION OF PIONEER FARM VILLAGES, AND THE ACQUISITION, PRESERVATION, INTERPRETATION AND DISPLAY OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS AND RELICS FROM THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIA REGION.
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Home - The Museum Of Appalachia Thank you for your support. Note The Museum of Appalachia is a 501c nonprofit organization so your contributions are fully deductible as allowed by law. ABOUT US The Museum of Appalachia is a living history museum a pioneer mountain farmvillage that lends voice to the people of Southern Appalachia through the artifacts and stories they left behind. Founded in 1969 by John Rice Irwin the Museum is now a nonprofit organization and a Smithsonian Affiliate museum.
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What a wonderful place to honor and preserve the rich history of Southern Appalachia! Can't wait to visit and immerse myself in the stories of the pioneers. 🏞️❤️
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So grateful for the Museum of Appalachia and all the hard work put into sharing these incredible stories and artifacts! Keep up the amazing work! 🙌🏽📜
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