SMITH-MC DOWELL MUSEUM

ASHEVILLE, NC

Biltmore Atrium Asheville, North Carolina
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The Smith-McDowell Museum is a historic house museum located in Asheville, North Carolina. The museum is situated on the campus of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and is housed in the oldest surviving house in western North Carolina. The museum's collection includes over 15,000 artifacts and objects that document the history and culture of western North Carolina.

Visitors to the museum can explore the historic house, which dates back to the 1840s and has been restored to reflect its original appearance. The museum also features a rotating schedule of temporary exhibits that explore various aspects of western North Carolina's history, including art, industry, and architecture.

The museum's permanent collection includes a wide range of objects, including furniture, textiles, ceramics, and tools. One of the highlights of the collection is a large collection of Cherokee artifacts, including baskets, pottery, and beadwork.

In addition to its exhibits, the Smith-McDowell Museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. These include lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities that allow visitors to explore the history and culture of western North Carolina in a fun and engaging way.

SMITH-MC DOWELL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ASHEVILLE NC. US MID #8403700267

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 72,949 from tax period 201304 (YYYYMM).

Contact SMITH-MC DOWELL MUSEUM

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INCORPORATION
283 VICTORIA RD
ASHEVILLE
NC
28801-4817

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SMITH-MC DOWELL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403700267
Name WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INCORPORATION
Alternate Name SMITH-MC DOWELL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237348133
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201304
INCOME 72,982
REVENUE 72,949
LAT/LONG 35.570695, -82.554342
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 000900
US Census Block: 3034