SWANNANOA VALLEY MUSEUM

BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC

The Swannanoa Valley Museum is a non-profit organization located in the town of Black Mountain, North Carolina. The museum was established in 1989 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history and culture of the Swannanoa Valley region. The museum is housed in a historic brick building, which was once the town hall and fire station.

The museum's exhibits and collections showcase the diverse history of the Swannanoa Valley, including the Native American presence in the area, early European settlers, the arrival of the railroad and the growth of the textile industry. The museum also features exhibits on local music, art, and crafts.

Visitors to the museum can explore the extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that provide a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived and worked in the Swannanoa Valley. The museum also offers guided tours of the historic downtown area and the surrounding mountains, including hikes to historic sites and landmarks.

The Swannanoa Valley Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Western North Carolina. The museum's staff and volunteers are dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of the people who shaped the region and continue to shape it today.

SWANNANOA VALLEY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BLACK MOUNTAIN NC. US MID #8403700020

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 8286699566

SWANNANOA VALLEY MUSEUM
223 STATE ST.
BLACK MOUNTAIN
NC
28711

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