For generations, families have helped preserve the stories, traditions, and spirit of Southern Appalachia through the Museum of Appalachia. A memorial or honorary gift is a meaningful way to celebrate someone’s life, passions, and connection to our region.

Whether you are remembering a loved one, honoring a family member, or recognizing someone special, your gift helps support the Museum’s mission of preserving Appalachian history and culture for future generations.

Memorial & Honorary Giving Options

Memorial Gifts

Make a donation in memory of a loved one. Gifts of any size help support the Museum’s educational programs, historic preservation efforts, collections care, and daily operations.

Honorary Gifts

Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, achievements, or special occasions with a gift made in someone’s honor.

Tribute Opportunities

Sponsor a historic structure, exhibit, or event

Support artifact preservation

Contribute to animal care or educational programming

Notification & Acknowledgment

If requested, the Museum can send a letter acknowledging that a gift has been made in memory or honor of an individual. Gift amounts are never disclosed.

Why It Matters

Your tribute gift directly supports the Museum’s mission:

“We seek not only to preserve the physical relics of an earlier time; our greater mission is to instill in the community—regionally, nationally and internationally—a greater knowledge and appreciation for the history and culture of the people of Southern Appalachia.”

How to Give

To make a memorial or honorary gift:

• Donate online (click link below)

• Call the Museum at 865-494-7680

Mail a contribution to:

Museum of Appalachia

P.O. Box 1189

Norris, TN 37828

Please include:

-the name of the person being honored or remembered

-the name and address of anyone you would like notified of the gift, and any special instructions or designation preferences

-the name and address of anyone you would like notified of the gift

-any special instructions or designation preferences

Questions?
For assistance with memorial or honorary giving, please contact:
Will Meyer
Vice President
willmeyer@museumofappalachia.org