Infused in History: A Tea Exhibit
Beginning April 24, come to the Smith-McDowell House and add TEA to your TOUR! Each of our exhibit rooms will feature tea-related items and educational panels about the history, use and practice of taking tea. We have searched our collection and will have some...
Charles Frazier Wins 2018 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award for Varina
The Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) is pleased to announce the selection of the 63rd winner of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. This year the winner of the Award is Charles Frazier for his novel, Varina. In making the award the...
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...Upcoming Events
Nov
13
Wed
10:00 AM
A Victorian Christmas
@ Smith-McDowell House Museum
A Victorian Christmas
@ Smith-McDowell House Museum
Nov 13 2019 @ 10:00 AM – Jan 4 2020 @ 4:00 PM
A Victorian Christmas this year will include a sub-theme of Clement Moore’s classic “A Visit From St. Nicholas”. Visitors will enjoy perusing the decorated rooms and Christmas Trees, while learning about the classic poem and[...]