Allison-Deaver House

Allison-Deaver House The Allison-Deaver House is the oldest standing frame house in Western North Carolina.

Slated for demolition in 1987, a group of citizens quickly formed the Transylvania County Historical Society and bought the house, barn, and the nearly four acres of land. Over the last 25 years, the Society has restored and maintained the house as a tribute to the early settlers, as an example of remarkable mountain-crafted architecture, and as a gift to present and future citizens. In 1815, when

most mountain dwellings were log cabins, Benjamin Allison built a two-story three-over-three room frame house based on the design of row houses in England and America’s east coast. Allison, who had eleven children and most likely needed more space for his family, sold the house to William Deaver in 1830. By 1840, the house was more than doubled in size and by 1860 the Charleston-inspired double porches had been added and William Deaver’s home, seven slaves, and 5,117 acres in scattered locations reflected the prosperity achievable in the mountain economy. Today the Allison-Deaver property is a part of the North Carolina the Civil War Trails Program.

A wonderful day in Transylvania County!
06/03/2026

A wonderful day in Transylvania County!

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 ​10am to 3pm

Come sing the songs your Grandparents (Great-Grandparents?) sang. Saturday, June 6 at 2:30 PM at the McGaha Chapel. We w...
05/30/2026

Come sing the songs your Grandparents (Great-Grandparents?) sang. Saturday, June 6 at 2:30 PM at the McGaha Chapel. We will share watermelon on the lawn after we sing. Please park at the the Sherwood Forest Center across 276 from the Chapel. Shuttles will be available or you may walk up to the Chapel.

05/14/2026

We are not done yet, but are making progress. Come see the restoration work at the Allison-Deaver House. We will open for the season Saturday, May 16 from 1 PM -4 PM. Regular hours until October will be Saturdays, 1-4. You may always make an appointment to come at another time by emailing tchsociety@ yahoo.com. See you at the House!

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04/10/2026

Are you interested in local history? Come to the Mary Mary C. Jenkins Community Center on Wednesday, April 15 from 10-2 for the History Fair hosted by Blue Ridge Community College. The Transylvania County Historical Society, the Waightstill Avery Chapter of the DAR, the Transylvania Heritage Museum, and the Transylvania County America 250 Committee will be there. See you Wednesday.

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Azaleas!!!
04/10/2026

Azaleas!!!

No more scaffolding, upper porch railing repairs coming soon.
03/04/2026

No more scaffolding, upper porch railing repairs coming soon.

Spring has sprung!
03/04/2026

Spring has sprung!

Restoration on the front porches at the Allison-Deaver House is underway! Tours are not available at this time because t...
12/26/2025

Restoration on the front porches at the Allison-Deaver House is underway! Tours are not available at this time because the decking has been removed and we have no access to House. Check back here for updates.

Join us at the Allison-Deaver House on Sunday, December 21 for a fun afternoon.
12/09/2025

Join us at the Allison-Deaver House on Sunday, December 21 for a fun afternoon.

Welcome in the Christmas Season with the Carol sing at the McGaha Chapel. Sunday, December 7 at 2:30 PM. There will be s...
12/01/2025

Welcome in the Christmas Season with the Carol sing at the McGaha Chapel. Sunday, December 7 at 2:30 PM. There will be shuttle service from the Robin Hood Center at Sherwood Forest and delicious refreshments at the Center after 45 minutes of singing. All are welcome! This event is free.

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2753 Asheville Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC
28768

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