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The Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center is the primary museum of local history in Buncombe County. As of September 2020, the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center is open Thursday - Saturday from 10 - 5. The museum offers socoally-distanced events and online workshops year around. It is located 20 minutes from Asheville. Permanent exhibits chronicle the history of the area - known as the "front porch of western North Carolina" - from native culture and colonization up to the present day. Temporary changing exhibits highlight topics of regional and national interest and have included Guastavino tile domes, Black Mountain College, textile manufacturing, Appalachian music, arts and crafts traditions, and moonshine.
The Museum also offers many events each month that interpret the history of the area. Monthly history cafes and book club discussions explore regional culture and events. In addition, monthly hikes explore high, hidden, and historic places, and historic tours take people to places of interest throughout the region.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of regional literature with the Swannanoa Valley Museum's Regional Author Book Club. Engage in a … more
Learn the history of Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley on this walking tour! Museum staff will lead attendees through historic State Street, … more
Join us for an exhilarating 8-mile hike conquering three of North Carolina’s 6,000-foot peaks in one day! Starting at the Black Balsam Trailhead, … more
In this discussion, Dr. Jeff Keith—a professor in the Department of Global Studies and History at Warren Wilson College—will uncover the hidden … more
Adventurers will first pause at the stunning Bull Creek Valley Overlook to explore the history of the Riceville valley, established by Joseph Marion … more
Join the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center Haunted History walking tours in downtown Black Mountain’s historic district. Traveling some of … more
Join us for our second annual Antiques & Collectibles Sale at the Monte Vista Hotel! Vendors, showcase your unique treasures, vintage finds, and … more
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of regional literature with the Swannanoa Valley Museum's Regional Author Book Club. Engage in a … more
Learn the history of Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley on this walking tour! Museum staff will lead attendees through historic State Street, … more
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