The Foxfire Museum

I have read the entire series of books so I couldn't wait to get up there. This place did not disappoint. It is beautiful and well taken care of. Aunt Arie like many is my adopted grandmother whom I never met. A very educational place of lost arts and skill. Before you book a trip read the books you won't be disappointed if you haven't.

We absolutely loved this place. We spent a good two hours here walking the trail around all the structures and reading about life in Appalachia. It is quite interesting, and the artifacts complete the story. The staff was VERY friendly. They made us feel right at home.

A lotta effort and thoughtfulness went into creating this place! It's very well done and reminds us of how much life has changed in 100 years. People could learn a lot about themselves if they lived like our Appalachian ancestors did, even if just for a couple of years. You felt life a lot more in those days.

Very interesting if you enjoy history. Several cabin structures with weaving, woodworking and blacksmithing. A nice walk in the forest. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bug spray and water. There are bathrooms along the trail and plenty of benches and rocking chairs to sit a spell. We bought the first Foxfire book. It's filled with Appalachian folk lore, remedies and good information.

The Foxfire Museum is a gem for those interested in history and learning about Appalachia. This all started because students were interested in learning about Appalachia and documenting their stories. The museum is a great way to see and experience the Appalachia lifestyle. It is a walking trail between buildings, so walkers do not work well. If you have mobility issues talk to the clerk when you buy your tickets and they will give you an option to drive to various points along the trail. Driving to the Museum is windy and narrow, so be prepared. And the museum is located on a gravel drive.

What we saw on our 2 hour guided walk was amazing. There are 33 buildings reconstructed by students of The Fox Fire school in the 1970s. The most impactful was the history of the Cherokee Indians, the original inhabitants of the North Georgia, Eastern Tennessee, and Western North Carolina area. Over 14,000 were moved to Oklahoma. Our guide was told all of the history and answered many questions along the way.

If you're looking for a way to spend a fun afternoon, the Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center is a great place to do jut that. Lots of fun education and living history, exploring how the past contributed to our future.

A great museum with a lot to see. There are a lot of historic buildings that are in immaculate condition. I appreciate that the buildings contained furnishings that really helped show them in context. The lady at the entrance from very friendly and engaging. This is a great stop in the area or worth a if passing nearby.