AVERY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

NEWLAND, NC

Older than trees, older than dirt These mountains in this part of the Appalachian Plateau began well over a billion years ago–way before there were such things as trees–to 250 million years ago (not older than trees). It is <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/science/earths-oldest-mountains-and-impact-to-planet" rel="noreferrer nofollow">one of the oldest mountain ranges</a> in the world. It looks to me that the Blue Ridge Mountains may have over-compensated in their rush for life.
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Avery County Historical Museum is a small museum located in the town of Newland, North Carolina. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Avery County and the surrounding region. The museum features exhibits on the area's Native American tribes, early settlers, and the development of the local economy through agriculture, mining, and industry.

Visitors can explore displays showcasing artifacts, photographs, and documents from the area's past. One of the museum's highlights is a collection of quilts made by local women, which provide a glimpse into the daily lives of Avery County residents during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The museum also hosts educational programs and events, such as lectures, workshops, and historical reenactments. Additionally, the museum offers genealogy research services for those interested in tracing their family history in the area.

Avery County Historical Museum is housed in a former jail building that was constructed in 1912. The building has been restored and renovated to provide a comfortable and informative space for visitors. The museum is open year-round, and admission is free.

AVERY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NEWLAND NC. US MID #8403700816

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: $ 26,571 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Older than trees, older than dirt These mountains in this part of the Appalachian Plateau began well over a billion years ago–way before there were such things as trees–to 250 million years ago (not older than trees). It is <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/science/earths-oldest-mountains-and-impact-to-planet" rel="noreferrer nofollow">one of the oldest mountain ranges</a> in the world. It looks to me that the Blue Ridge Mountains may have over-compensated in their rush for life.
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AVERY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1829 SCHULTZ CIR
NEWLAND
NC
28657-0266

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AVERY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403700816
Name AVERY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name AVERY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 581398369
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 26,571
REVENUE 26,571
LAT/LONG 36.052737, -81.943355
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 011
US Census Tract: 930301
US Census Block: 2019