Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center, Townsend, Tennessee    

Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center


 

 

heritage center museum
 
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Heritage Happening
"Celebrate Yesterday, Swing Into Tomorrow"

Click here to see the dozens of wonderful  items up for Auction
June 2.
More items added weekly.

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
  • Wilder Chapel
  • Smokehouse
  • Two Cantilever Barns
  • Set-off House from Little River Lumber Company 
  • Wheelwright Shop
  • Sawmill
  • Underground Still/Shed
  • Granary
Museum Tours for Adults

Gallery and Historic Village presentations for groups of 10 or more adults are available when requested at least two weeks in advance. A member of the education department will greet your group, give an overview of the exhibits, and will be available in the galleries to answer questions. Tours can be scheduled to begin at any time between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Group rates are available. For more information or special requests contact:
Katherine Prince, Curator of Education
E-mail: kathy.gsmhc@yahoo.com
Phone: (865) 448-0044

2012 Events

(subject to change)

 

          June 2            
Heritage Happening

presented by the GSMHC Guild


 Gala 2012 Auction Items
More items will be added weekly


June/July/Aug 
2012 Sunset Music Series
Sponsored by Boyd's Jig & Reel, Knoxville.
All concerts begin at 7:00 pm. Admission is $5.00 per person or GSMHC membership

  • June 15 –Early Morning String Dusters ~ Classic Bluegrass
  • June 22 – Jerry Butler & The Blu-J’s ~ Classic Country, Bluegrass & Gospel
  • June 29 –John Myers Band ~ Country, Gospel & Soul
  • July 13 – J. C. & The Dirty Smokers ~ Country, Rockabilly & Western Swing
  • July 20 – George Harper Band ~ Bluegrass, Country & Roots Music
  • July 27 – Wild Blue Yonder ~ Bluegrass, Country & Folk
  • August 3 – Detroit Daddies ~ Americana, Blues & Rock
  • August 10 – Mountain Soul ~ Bluegrass & Appalachian Roots Music


            July                
Alcoa Rotary Storytelling Event


July 5 
Special Concert: Burlington Teen Tour Band from Ontario, Canada


August 18
Kiwanis Barbecue & Concert
Featuring BBQ by Miss Lily's and Music by The Blues Brothers


August 31
Special Concert: Steve Kaufman

Sponsored by Clayton Homes


September     
Fall Concert Series

 

September 21-22
Cub Scout Family Event


September 29
Blue Ribbon Country Fair
 
October
Fall Mountain Home Tour
Presented by the GSMHC Guild

October 6 - 7
Smoky Mountain Woodcarving Festival (www.woodcarvers.com)


October 12 
Dr. Bass Presentation & Book Signing


October 13 
Authors' Event


October 20    
Smoky Mountain Field School Fall Nature Photography Workshop (details )

 

November 3   
Cub Scout Day

Sponsored by Mary and Mike Crawford

 

November 10 
Veterans Day Celebration

 

November      
Holiday Homecoming