Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center

heritage center museum

 

Check out the calendar on the far right side of this page  for upcoming special events at the Heritage Center! Or visit the Events page for more details . . .

Visit authentic historic structures and tour the galleries to learn more about 1800's Smokies life.

865-448-0044 

Hours
10 AM - 5 PM
Monday - Saturday

Sunday Noon - 5 PM

Directions
Located between the Townsend traffic light and the national park entrance, on Scenic Highway 73.

Admission
Adults (18-59) $6
Seniors (60+) $4
Children (6-17) $4
Under 6 Free
Admission Free with Membership 

(Contact us for membership application)

 For information on
Cades Cove Heritage Tours, visit www.cadescoveheritagetours.org
865-448-8838

 

To travel thousands of years to the past, just leave your car in the parking lot.

clay pots Join us at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center to celebrate the cultural heritage of East Tennessee and the Great Smoky Moutains region. Our gallery exhibits, educational programs, demonstrations and festivals guide you on an historic journey through time to visit the diverse cultures of Townsend and Tuckaleechee Cove.

Native Americans of East Tennessee

Artifacts representing 5,000 years of Native American life related to hunting, pottery, foodways, ceremony, games, medicine, and trade.

Pioneer and Mountain Culture

Daily life, family and community, medicine, industry, recreation, and education.

Tennessee on the Move

A postal wagon, farming vehicles, a surrey, a freight wagon, and road construction equipment.

Historic Buildings

  • The Cardwell Log Cabin
  • The Montvale Station
  • Smokehouse
  • Two Cantilever Barns
  • Set-off House from Little River Lumber Company 
  • Wheelwright Shop
  • Sawmill
  • Underground Still/Shed
  • Granary

2010 Events

(subject to change)

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Sunset Music Series 2010

 presented by Bank East

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Fall Concert Series 2010

 presented by PetSafe

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For more information on all events listed below, visit the EVENTS page on this website

June 8 - Sept 12

Miniature Artists of America

TRAVELING EXHIBIT

July 9, Friday

AN APPALACHIAN CELEBRATION

with Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont
  SUNSET MUSIC SERIES 2010

July 16, Friday

LONESOME COYOTES

SUNSET MUSIC SERIES 2010

July 23, Friday

JOHN MYERS BAND

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July 30, Friday

E G KIGHT

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August 6, Friday

Y'UNS

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August 13, Friday

STEVE KAUFMAN

SMOKY MOUNTAIN WOODCARVERS FESTIVAL

Sponsored by Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Association, Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Supply, Townsend Artisans Guild

August 21-22, Sat/Sun

August 27, Friday

Special Presentation:

The Native American Flute Music of

RANDY MCGINNIS

and

The Music of Violin Virtuoso

LUCIE CARLSON

August 28

FOOTHILLS KIWANIS CLUB

Annual Benefit

BARBECUE & CONCERT

6:00 PM Barbecue

7:00 PM Concert

(band to be announced)

FALL CONCERT SERIES 2010

September 3, Friday

THE GRASSABILLIES

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September 10, Friday

BLUE MOTHER TUPELO

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September 17, Friday

PISTOL CREEK   CATCH OF THE DAY

September 24-25, Fri/Sat

BLUE RIBBON COUNTRY FAIR

October 15

GSMHC Guild Golf Tournament

October 23

Smoky Mountain Field School

FALL NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

by Kendall Chiles

November 6, Saturday  (time TBA)

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
 Watch for details!