Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center

Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center The Swannanoa Valley Museum preserves and interprets the social, cultural, and natural history of the Swannanoa Valley, a pathway to Western North Carolina.

✨ Swannanoa Valley Museum Presents at White Horse Black Mountain ✨The mission of Letters From Home is to honor veterans,...
06/13/2026

✨ Swannanoa Valley Museum Presents at White Horse Black Mountain ✨
The mission of Letters From Home is to honor veterans, celebrate people, and unite the nation through music. Blending the timeless charm of war-time era entertainment with a witty modern twist, this high-energy duo delivers an uplifting show filled with harmony, laughter, and tap dancing.
Don’t miss this inspiring evening of music, comedy, and classic entertainment!

Get your tickets here: https://whitehorseblackmountain.org/product/svm-event-letters-from-home/

🍄 Deep Woods Mushroom Farm Tour 🍄📅 June 17🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMJoin the Swannanoa Valley Museum and Greg Carter, better kn...
06/12/2026

🍄 Deep Woods Mushroom Farm Tour 🍄
📅 June 17
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join the Swannanoa Valley Museum and Greg Carter, better known as "The FunGuy," for a fascinating morning exploring the ancient and modern art of mushroom cultivation in Western North Carolina.
Our region has a rich tradition of living off the land, and this immersive experience offers a unique look at how local ecosystems continue to provide for us today.
🌱 Walk the farm and follow the lifecycle of Shiitake, Lion's Mane, and Reishi mushrooms—from inoculated logs to fruiting fungi.
🍄 Learn about the history of foraging in Western North Carolina and discover how Greg became one of the region's few state-certified wild-edible providers.
🎟 Tickets: $40 for members (with member code) | $45 for non-members, plus taxes and fees.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
https://history.swannanoavalleymuseum.org/wnc-hands-on.../

Join us as we celebrate and thank LeAnne Johnson for her years of leadership, dedication, and service to the Swannanoa V...
06/11/2026

Join us as we celebrate and thank LeAnne Johnson for her years of leadership, dedication, and service to the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.

We invite friends, members, volunteers, and supporters to stop by Peri Social House on Thursday, June 18, to wish LeAnne well as she begins her next chapter. We'll gather for an informal evening of fellowship, memories, and appreciation for all she has done for our organization and community.

📍 Peri Social House
📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 4:00PM-8:00PM

We hope you'll join us in thanking LeAnne and sharing your favorite memories from her time with the museum.

Valley Rewind: This 1912 photograph shows the destruction along Sutton and Cherry Streets following a major fire that de...
06/11/2026

Valley Rewind: This 1912 photograph shows the destruction along Sutton and Cherry Streets following a major fire that devastated downtown Black Mountain.

Late on the night of November 12, 1912, a fire broke out in Bradham Furniture Store and quickly spread through the town's business district. Residents formed bucket brigades in an attempt to contain the blaze, while the Asheville Fire Department was called in to assist. The fire was finally brought under control in the early morning hours after destroying several buildings. Fortunately, no lives were lost.

The disaster underscored the need for local fire protection and helped spur the creation of the Black Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, which was officially organized by 1919. In 1962, the department hired its first two full-time employees marking a new chapter in the town's commitment for public safety.

📚 Swannanoa Valley People, Place, & The American Experience📅 Wednesday, June 17Join us for a fascinating lecture explori...
06/10/2026

📚 Swannanoa Valley People, Place, & The American Experience
📅 Wednesday, June 17

Join us for a fascinating lecture exploring the lives of Nancy Wrenn and Ruth White, two remarkable women whose friendship began while working together with the Red Cross.

From their years at Camp Awa-Niko for Girls to their work as educators and community leaders in the Swannanoa Valley, their story is one of service, friendship, and dedication to others. Through photographs, memories, and local history, this program will celebrate the lasting impact these women had on generations in the Valley.

Come discover the story of two women whose lives helped shape our community and left a legacy that continues to inspire today.

https://history.swannanoavalleymuseum.org/wncpast/

Explore everything the Swannanoa Valley Museum has to offer with a museum membership. From engaging lectures and hands-...
06/08/2026


Explore everything the Swannanoa Valley Museum has to offer with a museum membership. From engaging lectures and hands-on workshops to special member perks and local partnerships, your support helps preserve and share the history of Swannanoa for generations to come!

Become a Member:
https://www.history.swannanoavalleymuseum.org/member/



🍩 Happy National Donut Day! 🍩Today we're celebrating with this photograph of Mr. Green, taken around 1960. Mr. Green was...
06/05/2026

🍩 Happy National Donut Day! 🍩

Today we're celebrating with this photograph of Mr. Green, taken around 1960. Mr. Green was the owner of Hol'N One Donuts on Cherry Street, a favorite stop for fresh donuts in Black Mountain.

Do you remember Hole in One Donuts or have a favorite local donut memory? Share it with us in the comments!

🥃 Happy National Moonshine Day! 🥃Today we're raising a mason jar to one of Western North Carolina's most colorful tradit...
06/04/2026

🥃 Happy National Moonshine Day! 🥃

Today we're raising a mason jar to one of Western North Carolina's most colorful traditions. This photograph shows a moonshine still near Catawba Falls, a reminder of the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and determination that helped shape life in the Southern Appalachians.

For generations, mountain families supplemented their income by producing moonshine in hidden hollows and remote coves throughout the region. While often operating outside the law, moonshining became an important part of the cultural and economic history of Western North Carolina.

Whether you're interested in local history, Appalachian traditions, or the stories behind the legends, National Moonshine Day is the perfect time to remember this unique chapter of mountain heritage.

🍄 Deep Woods Mushroom Farm Tour 🍄📅 June 17🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMJoin the Swannanoa Valley Museum and Greg Carter, better kn...
06/03/2026

🍄 Deep Woods Mushroom Farm Tour 🍄

📅 June 17
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join the Swannanoa Valley Museum and Greg Carter, better known as "The FunGuy," for a fascinating morning exploring the ancient and modern art of mushroom cultivation in Western North Carolina.

Our region has a rich tradition of living off the land, and this immersive experience offers a unique look at how local ecosystems continue to provide for us today.

🌱 Walk the farm and follow the lifecycle of Shiitake, Lion's Mane, and Reishi mushrooms—from inoculated logs to fruiting fungi.

🍄 Learn about the history of foraging in Western North Carolina and discover how Greg became one of the region's few state-certified wild-edible providers.

🎟 Tickets: $40 for members (with member code) | $45 for non-members, plus taxes and fees.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
https://history.swannanoavalleymuseum.org/wnc-hands-on-workshops/

Address

223 W State St
Black Mountain, NC
28711

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+18286699566

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