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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
- Mon, Dec 16BurnsvilleDec 16, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMBurnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
- Tue, Dec 17Center for Pioneer LifeDec 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMCenter for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
- Mon, Dec 23Center for Pioneer LifeDec 23, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMCenter for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
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