Museum of Appalachia

The Museum of Appalachia's history is a proud one, grounded in a profound respect for the tenacity and indomitable character of a region. But it is a living history: it preserves an essential spirit of the past while it continually seeks to educate, entertain, and interpret for the present. From John Rice Irwin's earliest acquisitions has grown a vibrant place of creative activity, careful preservation, and loving commitment to a people and a region.