Permanent Exhibits The Price of Progress The WNC Railroad was the first to cross into the mountain region, opening it to trade and tourism. Learn about the people who worked and suffered there in the mid-1800s. A Cure for What Ails You Western North Carolinians used natural remedies for medicine. Explore how folk medicine was a significant part of Appalachian culture. Waking Rip Van Winkle In the early to mid 1800s, North Carolina experienced a gold rush. Learn how the western region played a role in gold mining. Cultivation of Cultures Many early western North Carolinians were farmers. Discover the many tools, foods, and animals involved in this region's agriculture. On This Page Jump Links Off
