Educating our guests is paramount to our mission at the Heritage Center. Without education, we could never fully comprehend the sacrifices and contributions made by those that came before us.
The Heritage Center is one of East Tennessee’s premier facilities for non-traditional, hands-on learning. Students and visitors learn about centuries-old Cherokee culture and the immigration of European settlers to the area. Our programs provide educational and cultural enrichment and share the history and culture of the diverse people who have inhabited the Southern Appalachians.
Whether it’s student groups or adults, day camps, daycares, civic organizations, or retirement groups, we strive to expose as many people as possible to the fascinating traditions of our past.
For more information please email Jenn Bowen: jbowen@gsmheritagecenter.org

Junior Appalachian Musicians Program
REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN
Smoky Mountain JAM – Fall Semester
Join us for a semester of music, fun, and Appalachian tradition! Learn to play traditional instruments, make new friends, and be part of a musical community.
Creating community, one tune at a time!
- Mondays, 4:00–6:00 PM
- September 8 – December 8
- For 4th–8th graders (and older!)
- Instruments available to borrow
- Cost: $180 (Financial aid available)
Contact: Sarah Pirkle, Program Director
Email: spirkle@gsmheritagecenter.org
Phone: 865-724-6507
REGISTER: https://forms.office.com/r/TbJ4rHw2Kz

