Culture & Heritage

Witness History Today

From mysterious petroglyphs and 11,000-year-old traditions of the Cherokee people to strolling Sylva’s present-day streets with a view of days gone by, Jackson County’s heritage is a rich and moving journey.

Judaculla Rock

The Judaculla Rock is a soapstone rock with numerous Native American symbols etched throughout. It is deeply associated…

Unto These Hills

The show portrays the unique story of the Cherokee from a historical perspective. The play traces the Cherokee people…

Museum of the Cherokee People

Established in 1948, the Museum of the Cherokee People shares Cherokee history, culture, and stories with over 85,000…

Zachary-Tolbert House

Now home to a museum that exhibits unique “plain-style” furniture created by the builder of the home, the…

Freedom Park

Sylva’s Freedom Park offers visitors a chance to see full-size replicas of the nation’s most-important…

Appalachian Women's Museum

Even though mountain life in western North Carolina shines natural beauty, it wasn’t always easy for those who…

Oconaluftee Indian Village

As you enter the soft trails of the village, it’s no longer the 21st century: you’re immediately transported…

Sylva Heritage Walk

Take a step back in time in this charming mountain town to learn about the rich heritage that helped to shape it into…

Mountian Heritage Center

The Mountain Heritage Center is a museum that engages WCU and the wider community in the study, preservation and…

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