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Mountain Heritage Center The MHC celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of the southern Appalachian region. There is no admission fee.

The Mountain Heritage Center at WCU is a regional resource for education and research: We CONNECT people with local history and culture.We BUILD bridges between the University and wider community.We SERVE as a resource for cultural heritage organizations in the region. Guest parking: Please write VISITOR on a piece of paper and put on your dashboard. You may park in lots designated for Staff/Faculty/Students with this temporary parking designation. The Mountain Heritage Center, founded in 1979, is located in the front corner of Hunter Library at Western Carolina University, 176 Central Drive, Cullowhee, NC.

Please join us for our next exciting event, a presentation on Founding Buncombe County: A Strange Liminality by Cameron ...
10/16/2026

Please join us for our next exciting event, a presentation on Founding Buncombe County: A Strange Liminality by Cameron Doyle, History, MA. We can't wait to see you there and teach you something new!

Getting ready for tomorrow!! Mountain Heritage Day. Music and children’s activities start at 10am Western Carolina Univ...
09/25/2026

Getting ready for tomorrow!! Mountain Heritage Day. Music and children’s activities start at 10am

Western Carolina University

Field Day was inside Day today but we had a great time with all 180 second graders! Thanks to all our presenters includi...
09/22/2026

Field Day was inside Day today but we had a great time with all 180 second graders! Thanks to all our presenters including Mountain Gateway Museum and Mattie Davenport and Dogwood Crafters

We’re having some craft demonstrators at the Catafount but if it rains look for us at Illusions.



First group to visit People of Colonial North Carolina exhibit. Thanks Patrick Western Carolina University Office of Und...
09/18/2026

First group to visit People of Colonial North Carolina exhibit. Thanks Patrick Western Carolina University Office of Undergraduate Admissions for sending your USI class!!
Opening reception on Monday the 21st with speakers from 2:30 - 3:30 and party from 3:30 - 5:00pm.


NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources

Sneak peek of the new exhibit People of Colonial North Carolina. Part of the exhibit is from NC Department of Natural & ...
09/02/2026

Sneak peek of the new exhibit People of Colonial North Carolina. Part of the exhibit is from NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources and part we’ve created!
Opening on Tuesday Sept 8 at 10am.

We’re having an exhibit reception on Monday Sept 22 from 2:30-5:00. Snacks, speakers, conversation, and a chance to hear how we created the exhibit. More details to follow.




The MHC just installed portions of its Clearing the Hurdles exhibit on the concourse at the Ramsay Center. The exhibit l...
08/28/2026

The MHC just installed portions of its Clearing the Hurdles exhibit on the concourse at the Ramsay Center. The exhibit looks at the development of women’s athletics at WCU. Having seen the exhibit last year in the gallery, Public History intern Emma had fun time learning how to accommodate it in a very different location.


WCU Department of History

The MHC will be closed Friday August 7 for a staff retreat. We’ll reopen on Monday the 10th at 10am. Until then enjoy th...
08/06/2026

The MHC will be closed Friday August 7 for a staff retreat. We’ll reopen on Monday the 10th at 10am. Until then enjoy this piece of Pisgah Forest pottery.



08/03/2026

We hired a legit, totally real cameo of Stone Cold Steve Austin to promote our collaboration event with Innovation Brewing: From Stills to Taps. Come join us this Thursday, August 6, from 5pm-7pm and enjoy Free Food, a tour of the distillery, and a talk by Danielle Duffy titled: The Intoxicating History of Civilization and Democracy. Hope to see you Thursday!

Unfortunately, today we say goodbye to one of the MHC's most dedicated workers, Andrea Spooner. Please join us in wishin...
07/31/2026

Unfortunately, today we say goodbye to one of the MHC's most dedicated workers, Andrea Spooner. Please join us in wishing Andrea well in her future endeavors.

Join us next Thursday, August 6, for our collaboration event with Innovation Dillsboro: From Stills to Taps. Enjoy a nic...
07/31/2026

Join us next Thursday, August 6, for our collaboration event with Innovation Dillsboro: From Stills to Taps. Enjoy a nice tour of the distillery and a talk on the history of craft beverages by Danielle Duffy.

Address

Hunter Library, WCU, 176 Central Drive
Cullowhee, NC
28723

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18282277129

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