Preserving the stories of ordinary women leading extraordinary lives.
Even though mountain life in western North Carolina shines natural beauty, it wasn’t always easy for those who first settled here. For women in this region, raising families with very little means was especially challenging. The Appalachian Women’s Museum has resurrected the 1908 Monteith Farmhouse in Dillsboro, North Carolina and converted it into a timeless museum in order to voice the stories of these women. Learn about their contribution to the arts, government, education, as well as their lasting impact on this wonderful region.
A bit about the property: E.B. and Mary Magdalene Monteith built the farmhouse in 1908. The Monteiths farmed the property until their deaths in the 1950s, when it passed to their daughters, Edith and Edna, who continued to live there. Edna Monteith, who worked at the Dillsboro post office for 45 years, died in 1988. Edith Monteith died in 2001 and the property came up for sale and purchased by the Town of Dillsboro. Today, it continues to be renovated and governed by an all-volunteer board supported by generous donations.
The Tuckasegee River is a fly-fisherman’s paradise. And the beautiful mountain lakes along its east and west forks…
Plan Your Visit
Whether you’re looking to explore the great outdoors, experience Appalachian arts and culture, or simply relax in a secluded cabin, Jackson County has it all.
