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“The smithsonian in your neighborhood”
This unique collection of pioneer buildings and artifacts was amassed over a half a century by John Rice Irwin. He traveled the back roads, collecting untold thousands of everyday items from the colorful and interesting mountain folk of Southern Appalachia The Museum tells the stories of these folk in their own words and through the artifacts they left behind. Cabins appear as though the family has just left to work in the fields, or go to Sunday meeting. Stroll through the village and imagine yourself back in Old Appalachia...cutting firewood...tending livestock... mending a quilt... or simply rocking on the porch, enjoying the pastoral views.
The food was great comfort food that taste home cooking! Friendly staff! Can't wait to come back! Read more
If you like home cooked Southern food this is the place. They have good size portions of food. We had the Sunday specials which was the herb tenderloin and the chicken in stuffing. The sides... Read more
Really tasty food the coleslaw is especially well made and seasoned. The herb roasted pork loin is juicy and tender. Only drawback is like everyone during this covid pandemic the cheesy utensils... Read more
Museum of Appalachia Restaurant
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- Sun - Sat: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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