Dry Ridge Historical Museum

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60 Lakeshore Dr
Weaverville, NC 28787

Set in Weaverville, North Carolina, the Dry Ridge Historical Museum offers a genuine glimpse into the cultural heritage of various eras, with a strong emphasis on preserving and sharing the history of Weaverville, Reems Creek, and Flat Creek townships. Through the curation of historic objects, buildings, and landscapes, the museum caters to diverse audiences, aiming to provide an educational experience.

Established in 1983 within the Weaverville Library, the museum relocated to the new Weaverville Community Center in September 2021, overlooking Lake Louise at 60 Lakeshore Drive. The museum features five vignettes showcasing local life through artifacts and educational panels, with a special hands-on display for children and wormy chestnut showcases displaying various collections.

Admission to the museum is free of charge, although donations are welcomed. Operating tours for individuals and groups from Wednesday to Saturday during spring, summer, and fall, the museum shifts to Thursday through Saturday schedule for the winter months. Visitors can also arrange private tours by contacting the museum directly.

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A wonderful slice of life
2/26/2020

My family and I visited the Dry Ridge Historical Museum and was amazed at the items they had that sh...

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wonderful museum keepers share treasures of weaverville
2/6/2019

Small Museum concentrating on the Dry Ridge and Weaverville NC with very interestng artifacts from v...

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History Tour
5/4/2018

Lots of paraphenalia relating to historical dates and times of Weaverville area. I especially liked ...

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