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Visit Us

Visit Us

There are many ways to visit the Center for Pioneer Life.  Come see us! 

Location

134 Joe Young Rd.

Burnsville, NC 28714

 

Call (828) 536-0337 with any questions

Open Hours

TOURS

Schedule tours by appointment.

 

Cost: Tours are $5 per person, and free for children under 8.

 

 We are often able to schedule private tours for individuals or groups at other times.  Please contact us at programs@pioneerlife.org to discuss.

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Schedule a Tour, Field Trip,
or Special Event

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Upcoming Events

  • Drop Spinning Workshop
    Drop Spinning Workshop
    Drop Spinning Workshop
    Sat, Sep 21
    Burnsville
    Sep 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Sep 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Create your own yarn through the ancient process of spinning, hosted by The Center for Pioneer Life.
  • Harvesting Heritage Festival
    Harvesting Heritage Festival
    Harvesting Heritage Festival
    Sat, Sep 28
    Burnsville
    Sep 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Sep 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Join us at the Center for Pioneer Life for the Harvesting Heritage Festival as we celebrate and promote our rich Appalachian heritage!
  • Staged Reading of Winning Play of the Appalachian Playwriting Festival
    Staged Reading of Winning Play of the Appalachian Playwriting Festival
    Staged Reading of Winning Play of the Appalachian Playwriting Festival
    Sat, Sep 28
    Burnsville
    Sep 28, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Sep 28, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Join us directly after the Harvesting Heritage Festival to hear the staged reading of the winning play of the Appalachian Playwriting Festival presented by Parkway Playhouse.
  • History Happy Hour: Micaville Outpost's Noah V. Styles
    History Happy Hour: Micaville Outpost's Noah V. Styles
    History Happy Hour: Micaville Outpost's Noah V. Styles
    Tue, Oct 01
    Burnsville
    Oct 01, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Oct 01, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Micaville Outpost will join with the Center for Pioneer Life for an evening of ghost stories around the campfire! Come listen and share your favorite spooky stories from these mountains. Micaville Outpost, a general store in the old mining company building on Highway 80, features local artwork, gour
  • Hat Making Workshop
    Hat Making Workshop
    Hat Making Workshop
    Sat, Oct 12
    Burnsville
    Oct 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Oct 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Join Dona Locke at the Center for Pioneer Life on October 12th and create a beautiful Crocodile/Dragon Hat! NOTE: THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER CLASS. Participants minimally need to know the following stitches: Chain (ch) slipstitch, V stitch, & Double croctet (dc).
  • Community Corn Shucking
    Community Corn Shucking
    Community Corn Shucking
    Sat, Nov 23
    Burnsville
    Nov 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Nov 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    On November 23rd at 5 PM, head to the Center for Pioneer Life for a Community Corn Shucking event. 🎶 Enjoy live music, learn about the rich history of corn shucking, and connect with your community. Plates are just $5! 🍽️
  • History Happy Hour: Dr. Luke Manget
    History Happy Hour: Dr. Luke Manget
    History Happy Hour: Dr. Luke Manget
    Tue, Dec 03
    Burnsville
    Dec 03, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
    Dec 03, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Burnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
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