Mountain Heritage Center

The permanent exhibition features the 18th century migration of the Scotch-Irish to the New World where they settled across Western North Carolina. The museum celebrates the rich heritage of the Southern Appalachian region with traveling exhibitions, educational programs and demonstrations.

Getting There & Details

Address
Western Carolina University, Robinson Ad
Phone
(828)227-7129
Website
www.wcu.edu/mhc
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