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Preserving the legacy of the Southern Appalachian

pioneer families who settled this region and

experiencing how they lived. 

Our Vision is to enhance pride and confidence among students, teachers, and residents of this region by fostering knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for the courage skills, and values of our predecessors - the Southern Appalachian Pioneers.

We offer four main types of specialized programming:

Field trips for local schools and homeschool groups, as well as other community groups

Hands-on workshops in traditional skills

Community conversations and guest lectures

Special seasonal events, such as our Fall Festival

Upcoming Event

  • Movie Monday: Home Alone
    Movie Monday: Home Alone
    Mon, Dec 16
    Burnsville
    Dec 16, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Dec 16, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Free Movie Mondays at the Center for Pioneer Life Presents Home Alone! Join us on December 16th at 4:30 PM for a holiday classic at Free Movie Monday!
  • Free Yoga
    Free Yoga
    Tue, Dec 17
    Center for Pioneer Life
    Dec 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Center for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Dec 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Center for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Join us for our weekly free Yoga Session with Kiesa Kay! Enjoy a nice, relaxing stretching/yoga session. Free snacks and refreshments available.
  • Movie Monday: Polar Express
    Movie Monday: Polar Express
    Mon, Dec 23
    Center for Pioneer Life
    Dec 23, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Center for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Dec 23, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Center for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Free Movie Mondays at the Center for Pioneer Life Featuring The Polar Express! Hop aboard for a magical journey on December 23rd at 4:30 PM with The Polar Express!

Open Hours

Office Hours 

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 

10 am - 2 pm

 

Walk-in Tours (groups 5 or less)

Wednesday 1 pm - 4pm

Saturday 10 am - 2 pm

Guided GroupTours

Call/Email to schedule tour

Schedule a Tour, Field Trip,
or Special Event

Get Involved 

Volunteer

Volunteers are absolutely essential to making the Center function.  We love and appreciate all our volunteers.  They are a passionate, knowledgeable, and FUN group of folks!  To learn more about volunteer opportunities:

Teach a Workshop

Join our little community of amazing workshop instructors!  We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year.  For more information about teaching at the Center:

The Center for Pioneer Life

134 Joe Young Road

Burnsville, North Carolina 28714

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