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
Fridays from 1:00-4:00 PM or by appointment.
Cost: Tours are $5 per person, and free for children under 8.
Interactive tours of our 1850s homestead campus are offered on Saturday afternoons. We are often able to schedule private tours for individuals or groups at other times. Please contact us at programs@pioneerlife.org to discuss.
READING LIBRARY AND GIFT SHOP
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1:00-4:00 PM.
Our (non-lending) community reading library contains titles that pertain to the history, culture, and traditions of the Toe River Valley and Southern Appalachia. Guests are welcome to sit and read, study, and discuss. There are comfortable chairs and internet access. Copies of a limited number of book pages may be made for a small fee.
Our gift shop features unique keepsakes and souvenirs, as well as a small selection of work handmade by our amazingly talented workshop instructors. At this time we do not offer the option to shop our gift shop online. Come enjoy our lovely space in person!
We are closed during the month of January.
Schedule a Tour, Field Trip,
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Upcoming Events
Thu, Sep 28BurnsvilleSep 28, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMBurnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
Sat, Sep 30BurnsvilleSep 30, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMBurnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USASep 30, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMBurnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USAIn this half-day course, students will learn all about how to brew their own mead at home, as well as some of the history of mead. After the hands-on workshop, participants will be able to take home supplies they need to keep brewing at home. READ FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW
Sat, Nov 18BurnsvilleNov 18, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMBurnsville, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA