Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Preserving Our Unique History and Rich Culture
As a part of our 52 nights of "A Heritage Center Christmas", enjoy Christmas in the Village as you stroll the illuminated historic village adorned with glittering lights and traditional seasonal décor, including living greens, oil lamps, cozy fires, wreaths, garlands and more. Transport your family back in time with traditional demonstrations and conversations with […]
As a part of our 52 nights of "A Heritage Center Christmas", enjoy Christmas in the Village as you stroll the illuminated historic village adorned with glittering lights and traditional seasonal décor, including living greens, oil lamps, cozy fires, wreaths, garlands and more. Transport your family back in time with traditional demonstrations and conversations with […]
As a part of our 52 nights of "A Heritage Center Christmas", enjoy Christmas in the Village as you stroll the illuminated historic village adorned with glittering lights and traditional seasonal décor, including living greens, oil lamps, cozy fires, wreaths, garlands and more. Transport your family back in time with traditional demonstrations and conversations with […]
As a part of our 52 nights of "A Heritage Center Christmas", enjoy Christmas in the Village as you stroll the illuminated historic village adorned with glittering lights and traditional seasonal décor, including living greens, oil lamps, cozy fires, wreaths, garlands and more. Transport your family back in time with traditional demonstrations and conversations with […]
As a part of our 52 nights of "A Heritage Center Christmas", enjoy Christmas in the Village as you stroll the illuminated historic village adorned with glittering lights and traditional seasonal décor, including living greens, oil lamps, cozy fires, wreaths, garlands and more. Transport your family back in time with traditional demonstrations and conversations with […]
As a part of our 52 nights of "A Heritage Center Christmas", enjoy Christmas in the Village as you stroll the illuminated historic village adorned with glittering lights and traditional seasonal décor, including living greens, oil lamps, cozy fires, wreaths, garlands and more. Transport your family back in time with traditional demonstrations and conversations with […]
Step back in time for the annual Winter Heritage Festival at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. Experience hands on demonstrations. Practice pioneer survival skills, and get a sense of how hard life was during pioneer times. Learn a traditional craft from a living historian. See historic artifacts, and learn about the weapons the pioneers […]
Great Smoky Mountain Fiber Fair Friday and Saturday | April 24-25 | From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Each Day Discover a new craft, skill, or hobby! It's the 5th annual Great Smoky Mountain Fiber Fair, where skills are learned, wool is spun, and a fiber enthusiast can shop to their heart’s content! Over 20 […]
The 4th Annual Kids Take Over the Museum provides kids of all ages with hands-on activities rooted in rich Appalachian history. There is no shortage of activities for your young crafter or artist. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, they get their hands and minds busy on basket weaving, blacksmithing, and pottery making. Over 25 […]
Bring family and friends to an exuberant musical celebration featuring a 35-piece, American brass band, and special guests, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. • Concert starts at 8:00 pm in the GSM Heritage Center’s Large Covered Amphitheater • Doors open at 6:30 pm. Overflow to […]
Want to win a coveted blue ribbon? When registration opens in 2026, enter your creations for a chance to take home the prize! Entry forms will be online starting in the summer of 2026. Join in a fall celebration in the tradition of old-time county fairs, featuring all-around family fun. Celebrate all that's good (and […]
