Museum of Ashe County History

Museum of Ashe County History We use objects, documents and images that we collect to answer the questions: Who are we? Where did we come from? How did we get here? What did we do on the way?
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The Museum of Ashe County History tells the stories of the Ashe County region from prehistoric Native American cultures through the coming of European explorers, Colonial settlement, The American Revolution, the development of a local economy, The American Civil War, the post-war reconstruction, and the 20th century expansion of agriculture, commerce and industry. A beautiful diorama illustrates t

he "Virginia Creeper" railroad. Special displays show Ashe County home life and remember the service of our armed forces veterans.

Check it out! 🇺🇸🎉Our friends at The Rotary Club of Ashe County are hosting a July 4th Parade. The parade steps off at 6 ...
06/23/2026

Check it out! 🇺🇸🎉

Our friends at The Rotary Club of Ashe County are hosting a July 4th Parade. The parade steps off at 6 p.m. and will travel down Jefferson's Main Street.

Visitors are more than welcome to set up on the museum's lawn that day to watch the parade and we'll plan on having the doors open!

You asked for it; you got it! 📚We recently received a new shipment of historian Michael C. Hardy's newest book, "Western...
06/22/2026

You asked for it; you got it! 📚

We recently received a new shipment of historian Michael C. Hardy's newest book, "Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee in the American Revolution." If you were unable to get a copy during our 250th celebration, then swing by and pick one up while supplies last!

We also carry a number of Mr. Hardy's other titles, as well as many wonderful books by local and regional historians. If you love reading about the history of the Southern Appalachians, then you'll want to check out our museum's giftshop, open Monday - Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Seen here is a photo of Ashe County farmer, William Reeves (1868 to 1962). In 1947, Mr. Reeves donated land for the cons...
06/19/2026

Seen here is a photo of Ashe County farmer, William Reeves (1868 to 1962).

In 1947, Mr. Reeves donated land for the construction of a new school for the county's Black students. The new school, known as the Bristol School, would consolidate the county's Black schools under one roof and provide better learning facilities for its students. Teachers at Bristol included Oddie Cox, Albert Morgan, J. Brown, Helene Graves, John C. Miller, and Evelyn Joyce.

When Mr. Reeves passed away at the age of 94, he was laid to rest in Ashe County's Bristol Cemetery just a brief walk from where the school, currently the county VFW building, now stands.

Coming up soon! 🎷The Museum of Ashe County History would like to invite you to a FREE performance by the Watauga Communi...
06/18/2026

Coming up soon! 🎷

The Museum of Ashe County History would like to invite you to a FREE performance by the Watauga Community Band!

The band plays a wide variety of tunes ranging from traditional concert band arrangements to pop pieces, marches, show music, and patriotic works.

The concert will take place on Saturday, June 27th at 7 p.m.

If the weather cooperates, this concert will be held outside on the Gary Poe Stage! (The stage is located on the museum's side lawn, by the cabin.) We encourage folks to bring their own lawn chair or picnic blanket for the event!

In the event of rain, we'll plan to have the concert in the 1904 courtroom. For more information, call (336) 846-1904.

Address

301 E Main Street
Jefferson, NC
28640

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+13368461904

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