Center for Pioneer Life Membership
Pioneer Club Membership
100$Valid for 12 months
Annual Membership Benefits
Free Guided Tours: Explore our authentic pioneer structures and scenic 12-acre farm on personalized tours led by knowledgeable guides, offering rare insight into the traditions, crafts, and survival techniques of early settlers.
Free Family/Couple Membership: Immediate family members gain access to all membership benefits.
First invitation to all events, including:
History Happy Hour: Enjoy free monthly lectures from respected academics and local experts that dive deep into the rich cultural, social, and historical fabric of our mountain region.
Community Events: Celebrate Appalachian heritage with large-scale gatherings such as Storytelling and Harvesting Heritage, featuring interactive activities, cultural showcases, and historical demonstrations for all ages.
Workshops: Learn time-honored pioneer skills like blacksmithing, canning, and basket-making in small, hands-on sessions where history comes alive in your own two hands.
Your membership directly supports the A Day as a Pioneer program — bringing the courage, skills, and traditions of Appalachian settlers to life for students across Western North Carolina.