Mountain Heritage Center

Mountain Heritage Center The MHC celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of the southern Appalachian region. There is no admission fee.

The Mountain Heritage Center at WCU is a regional resource for education and research: We CONNECT people with local history and culture.We BUILD bridges between the University and wider community.We SERVE as a resource for cultural heritage organizations in the region. Guest parking: Please write VISITOR on a piece of paper and put on your dashboard. You may park in lots designated for Staff/Facu

lty/Students with this temporary parking designation. The Mountain Heritage Center, founded in 1979, is located in the front corner of Hunter Library at Western Carolina University, 176 Central Drive, Cullowhee, NC.

Sneak peek of the new exhibit People of Colonial North Carolina. Part of the exhibit is from NC Department of Natural & ...
09/02/2026

Sneak peek of the new exhibit People of Colonial North Carolina. Part of the exhibit is from NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources and part we’ve created!
Opening on Tuesday Sept 8 at 10am.

We’re having an exhibit reception on Monday Sept 22 from 2:30-5:00. Snacks, speakers, conversation, and a chance to hear how we created the exhibit. More details to follow.




The MHC just installed portions of its Clearing the Hurdles exhibit on the concourse at the Ramsay Center. The exhibit l...
08/28/2026

The MHC just installed portions of its Clearing the Hurdles exhibit on the concourse at the Ramsay Center. The exhibit looks at the development of women’s athletics at WCU. Having seen the exhibit last year in the gallery, Public History intern Emma had fun time learning how to accommodate it in a very different location.


WCU Department of History

The MHC will be closed Friday August 7 for a staff retreat. We’ll reopen on Monday the 10th at 10am. Until then enjoy th...
08/06/2026

The MHC will be closed Friday August 7 for a staff retreat. We’ll reopen on Monday the 10th at 10am. Until then enjoy this piece of Pisgah Forest pottery.



08/03/2026

We hired a legit, totally real cameo of Stone Cold Steve Austin to promote our collaboration event with Innovation Brewing: From Stills to Taps. Come join us this Thursday, August 6, from 5pm-7pm and enjoy Free Food, a tour of the distillery, and a talk by Danielle Duffy titled: The Intoxicating History of Civilization and Democracy. Hope to see you Thursday!

Unfortunately, today we say goodbye to one of the MHC's most dedicated workers, Andrea Spooner. Please join us in wishin...
07/31/2026

Unfortunately, today we say goodbye to one of the MHC's most dedicated workers, Andrea Spooner. Please join us in wishing Andrea well in her future endeavors.

Join us next Thursday, August 6, for our collaboration event with Innovation Dillsboro: From Stills to Taps. Enjoy a nic...
07/31/2026

Join us next Thursday, August 6, for our collaboration event with Innovation Dillsboro: From Stills to Taps. Enjoy a nice tour of the distillery and a talk on the history of craft beverages by Danielle Duffy.

It’s called a working lunch! Appalachian Women's Museum
07/27/2026

It’s called a working lunch! Appalachian Women's Museum

07/23/2026
07/22/2026

Found Footage of what goes on when we open . Come visit the Mountain Heritage Center, we’re open Monday through Friday from 10AM to 5PM and check out our exhibit, Moonshine: Spirit of Independence!

07/15/2026

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Address

Hunter Library, WCU, 176 Central Drive
Cullowhee, NC
28723

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18282277129

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