Special Events

This Month at the Museum

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

Broommaking Classes

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. LOW TICKET ALERT!

Pinch Pot Workshops

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. 

Fall Heritage Days

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

Santa Photos with LHS Photography

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

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.

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.