SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Help us preserve Appalachian history & culture with a monetary donation.

The Museum of Appalachia is a 501(c) non-profit organization, so your contributions are fully deductible as allowed by law.

Thank you for your support!

LOCATION

2819 Andersonville Hwy.
Clinton, TN 37716

Roam our 65 picturesque acres and experience a recreated Appalachian community complete with: 35 log cabins, barns, farm animals, churches, schools, gardens.

Over 250,000 artifacts in 3 buildings, with vast collections of folk art, musical instruments, baskets, quilts, Native American artifacts, and more.

The Museum also contains a restaurant specializing in Southern Appalachian country cooking, a Gift Shop featuring locally made products, and a Banquet Hall for events!

Founded by John Rice Irwin in 1969, the Museum is now a non-profit organization, and a Smithsonian Affiliate museum. Visit our “About Us” tab, or see below for more info.

“A discovery of a way of life.”

New York TImes

“The most authentic and complete replica of pioneer Appalachian life in the world.”

Tennessee Blue Book