Special Events

This Month at the Museum

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

Barn Dance

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

Independence Day Anvil Shoot Celebration

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.

Summer Sessions

ORNL-FCU presents a FREE concert at the Museum of Appalachia.

Fall Heritage Days

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

Candlelight Christmas

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

Heroes of Southern Appalachia

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

Sheep Shearing Days

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.