Christmas Twilight Tours
‘Tis the season once again to enjoy a Twilight Tour of the Smith-McDowell House! Come join us for a rare evening visit to Asheville’s oldest home. The theme for the Tour this year is Appalachian Christmas Carols, and we offer a variety of...
We Welcome Jesse Edgerton as Director of Programs
The Western North Carolina Historical Association is extremely pleased to welcome Jesse Edgerton as our director of programs. If Jesse looks familiar, it is because he served as manager of the Smith-McDowell House Museum for several years. Jesse was instrumental in...
2018 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award Finalists Announced: Award Presentation to be held November 17th at Renaissance Asheville Hotel
The Wolfe Award Committee has been hard at work for several months and will soon announce the winner of the 2018 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award! The prestigious award was originated by the Louis Lipinsky family and is now also supported by the WNC...Members Bring Guests to Smith-McDowell House for Free During the Month of September
During the month of September, WNCHA members may bring a guests to tour the Smith-McDowell House & Grounds for FREE. Simply present your membership card at the door and you and your guest(s) can enjoy the museum at your leisure. This is a limited time offer. Get...Upcoming Events
Nov
14
Wed
2:55 PM
Victorian Christmas
@ Smith-McDowell House
Victorian Christmas
@ Smith-McDowell House
Nov 14 2018 @ 2:55 PM – Jan 5 2019 @ 3:55 PM
Open Wednesdays through Fridays 10am to 4pm. Allow about an hour for your tour. Enjoy a visit a Victorian Christmas in the 1840s through the 1890s. Each exhibit room is decorated with vintage and reproduction[...]
Dec
23
Sun
10:00 PM
Holiday Closings
Holiday Closings
Dec 23 2018 @ 10:00 PM – Jan 1 2019 @ 4:00 PM
Smith-McDowell House will be closed from Sunday, December 23, through Tuesday, January 1. We will reopen Wednesday, January 2 for the last week of the Christmas Exhibit.