Check out our monthly calendar of live music, guided tours, animal meet & greets, and more.

Throughout October, come take a stroll through the Hall of Fame for a seasonal self-guided tour, where you’ll find yourself immersed in some of our more macabre artifacts.

Help us keep the feed bins full this winter!

Step into the world of traditional craftsmanship with Aviary Broom Co.! In this lively, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the magical art of broommaking. SOLD OUT!

Join us for hands-on pottery workshops and learn how to make a pinch pot using one of the oldest pottery techniques in the world. 

Join us on Saturday, October 18 for Pancakes with the Pigs, featuring our two Kunekune pigs, Louie & Rice!

We’ll have a special reading of If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff, along with plenty of time to enjoy these two sweet, muddy little fellows.

A student and family-focused event series that celebrates the  sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the fall harvest season.

Beautiful, high-quality family photos taken with Santa in a bucolic setting!

Experience the serenity of a pioneer Christmas at the Museum of Appalachia.

A dinner & awards ceremony honoring persons whose accomplishments have cultivated greater awareness and understanding of Appalachian culture.

Students and families are invited to celebrate the arrival of spring with the annual tradition of sheep shearing. This student-focused event will feature hands-on activities and immersive learning experiences with Appalachian artisans, educators, and musicians.

Our signature fundraising event features a dinner + live and silent auctions, as well as wagon rides, live music, square dancing, and more.

Celebrate the nation’s independence with us as we launch gunpowder-filled anvils high into the sky. “Anvil shooting” was once a common way for pioneers to celebrate special events.