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The Foxfire Museum and Mercantile preserves Appalachian life through over 20 historic log buildings filled with artifacts from 1820 to 1940, including a Children's Village where kids explore kid-sized cabins. Visitors tour the museum's collections across 100 acres of mountainside near Black Rock Mountain State Park. The museum hosts hands-on classes in traditional crafts like weaving, blacksmithing, needle felting, and sewing, plus woodstove cooking instruction. Researchers can access the Foxfire Archive, containing nearly 60 years of oral history interviews, images, and video. The Mercantile sells handcrafted Appalachian goods and Foxfire publications. The museum suits families and heritage enthusiasts seeking an immersive look at mountain culture and traditional skills. Located in Mountain City, Georgia, it sits under two hours from Atlanta, Asheville, Greenville, and Knoxville. Hours and admission pricing are published online.
Hours: Monday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00–4:00 PM
Prices and hours quoted from foxfire.org · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 31 · 10:00 amEvent
Children aged 8–14 learn basket weaving basics with a parent or guardian. The group spends the morning making a basket, breaks for lunch, then explores the museum's trails and exhibits.
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“October 31 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm”
Nov 9 · 10:00 amEvent
A hands-on class exploring the history and creation of traditional Appalachian face jugs. Participants learn about their practical and legendary uses while creating their own small face jug.
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“November 9 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm”
Nov 14 · 10:00 amEvent
Heritage skill expert Brian Ledford teaches woodcarving techniques for creating artistic pieces from found wood. Participants receive their own carving knife and cut-proof glove to take home.
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“November 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm”
Nov 28 – 29Event
A two-day blacksmithing workshop where students aged 14+ forge an American tomahawk under John Scroggin's guidance. Participants learn tool safety, heat control, shaping, and finishing techniques.
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“November 28 @ 10:00 am - November 29 @ 4:00 pm”
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