Vance Birthplace State Historic Site

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Vance Birthplace State Historic Site

Welcome to the official page for Vance Birthplace State Historic Site!

This is an official account of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

08/26/2026

Yesterday, we lost an Appalachian icon. From her roots in East Tennessee to her rise to international stardom, Dolly Parton lived a life of many colors. Dolly brought the culture, humor, and resilience of her home to the spotlight and never left Southern Appalachia behind. She touched the lives of countless people, and she will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, Dolly. 🦋

📸: Two of Dolly Parton's books, "I Am a Rainbow" and "Coat of Many Colors," from the children's library at Vance Birthplace.

08/24/2026

We hope that you'll join us on Saturday, September 19th from 10am to 2pm for a day of sensory learning and fun at Vance Birthplace! Patch-a-Palooza welcomes families with K-8th grade children to try their hands at various historic activities from writing with a quill pen to playing historic games. Each learning station has a stamp, and children who earn a stamp from every station will receive a Vance Birthplace patch along with their take-home crafts. This is a great opportunity for children to learn about life in Western North Carolina in the 1800s while working on their fine motor, artistic, and critical thinking skills.

Admission is $7 per child to cover the cost of craft supplies. Adults may enter for free unless they choose to participate in the crafts. Enter through the visitor center to pay admission and receive stamp cards. This event is appropriate for all ages but is primarily geared toward elementary and middle grade learners.

For more information, email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (828) 645-6706!

08/22/2026

There is room for walk-ins for our new Backyard Plants tour today, August 22, at 10am and 1pm! Tickets are $10.70 and tours will last approximately 90 minutes. We hope you will join us on this exploration of native and naturalized plants in Western North Carolina!

08/17/2026

Happy Back to School to our North Carolina teachers! We're looking forward to hosting teachers and students for field trips to Vance Birthplace. Get hands-on with history through our various school programs! We can even bring the Vance Birthplace experience to your classroom with offsite and virtual activities. Check out the "For Educators" tab on our webpage or reach out to us at [email protected] or (828) 645-6706 to plan your field trip!

07/24/2026

We hope that you will join us on Saturday, August 22nd for our new specialty guided tour on plant life in Western North Carolina!

During the Backyard Plants tour, you’ll learn how people in the 1800s used native and naturalized plants for food, work, home care, and remedies. Join us to connect with the plants that have characterized our landscape for hundreds of years (if not longer)!

This specialty guided tour will last for approximately 90 minutes and tickets cost $10.70 per person. Tours are offered at 10 AM and 1 PM. Spots are limited, so we recommend registering in advance. Register online at Zeffy (linked in comments), over the phone at (828) 645-6706, or in-person at Vance Birthplace! 🌿

07/18/2026

We are excited to announce that Jordan Jenkins has taken on the role of site manager here at Vance Birthplace! Jordan was born and raised in Western North Carolina and is passionate about preserving and interpreting Appalachian history. Jordan joined our staff as the assistant site manager in 2024, so if you have visited us since then, you have probably already met her (possibly even while she's in historic clothing). Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Jordan as our new site manager!

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from us here at Vance Birthplace! Did you know that Zebulon Vance's grandfather, David Vance Sr., fought in the Revolutionary War? If you would like to learn more about David Vance's life before and after the Revolution, come visit us today until 5pm! Guided tours are offered at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. See you then!

07/03/2026

Vance Birthplace is closed today, but we brought some cool artifacts to Pioneer Day at the Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort! Come check us out there until 4pm today. Vance Birthplace will open again tomorrow at 9am!

07/01/2026

Vance Birthplace will be closed this Friday, July 3rd in observation of the state holiday. We will be open on Saturday, July 4th from 9am to 5pm for Independence Day! Guided tours that day will be offered at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. If you have any questions or need help planning your visit, send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at (828) 645-6706!

Address

911 Reems Creek Road
Weaverville, NC
28787

Telephone

+18286456706

Website

https://historicsites.nc.gov/vance

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