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Rural Heritage Museum, Mars Hill, NC

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Rural Heritage Museum

A Mars Hill University museum that shows the history and folk traditions of the southern Appalachian highlands. It is temporarily closed.

120 Cascade St, Mars Hill, NC 28754 · Mars Hill, NC

About Rural Heritage Museum

The Rural Heritage Museum belongs to Mars Hill University in western North Carolina. Past shows have included African American education in Madison County and Cherokee language and culture. The museum's website currently says it is temporarily closed, so visitors should contact the museum by email before planning a trip.

  • #museum
  • #Appalachia
  • #regional history
  • #folklife
  • #crafts

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