Dry Ridge Historical Museum

08/08/2026

A big thank you to Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle for such an interesting talk this week. Her historical novel, Even As We Breathe, is a great read. Thank you for being with us.

08/03/2026

Join us this Thursday at 7:00 pm to hear Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle discuss her novel, Even As We Breathe. The setting is the Grove Park Inn and Cherokee during WW2. Worlds collide as a young Cherokee man interacts with detained AXIS diplomats.

Suggested donation $5.00.

07/20/2026

We'll have extended hours this Friday in collaboration with the Weaverville Community Center's Family Fridays. Stop by between 4:00pm and 6:00pm for family exploration of the Museum. Try a scavenger hunt in the Museum before the movie begins.

07/04/2026

Come see us in the parking lot on Main Street!

07/02/2026

Happy 4th of July! The Museum is open regular hours Thursday and Friday this week. We are closed Saturday but will have a tent on Main Street during the 4th festivities. Stop by and say hello.

06/25/2026

AB Emblem employees recently enjoyed lunch and a tour of the Museum. They saw the fruits of their labor--a special exhibit of AB Emblem's patches. Some of these have been to the moon and back!

Weaverville is fortunate to have this family-owned business whose work is recognized world-wide. Our special exhibit will be up through July 15. If you haven't seen it yet, drop by soon.

06/23/2026

Our newest teeshirt celebrating Weaverville! Available tomorrow at the Museum. $35

60 Lakeshore Drive
Weaverville
Wed-Sat 11-5

06/12/2026

Do you know who from North Carolina signed the Declaration of Independence? Celebrate America 250 with a visit to the Museum.

Open Wed - Sat, 11-5.
60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville

05/31/2026

Our newest oral history videos! Dale Pennell tells the behind scenes stories from Hurricane Helene. Hear how Weaverville lost 3 million gallons of water in four hours; how Public Works staff got trapped by downed trees and power lines; and how the Weaverville Pickleball Courts became a helipad.

Available now on our YouTube channel. They will also be available at the Museum during our normal operating hours

Hurricane Helene in September 2024 had major effects on WNC. Hear how the town of Weaverville was effected.

05/21/2026

Include the Museum in your Memorial Day observance. Special exhibits on display honoring veterans.

Open Memorial Day 11-5. Normal hours Wed - Sat 11-5.