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Museum's New Location

The museum's original location closed for repairs due to damage from Hurricane Helene. We have moved to 78-C Catawba Ave, Old Fort, NC.

Change in Business Hours

On January 2, 2026, our business hours will change to 10am-4pm on Tuesday-Saturday.

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Flavors of the Mountain Past

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Featured below are popular Appalachian recipes, which many people still make today. Check back here monthly for new recipe posts!

Camp Corn Bread

Corn bread has been a southern cuisine staple for centuries.

Pumpkin Chips

A fun way to make a snack out of a winter vegetable!

Egg Wine & Syllabub

Forget eggnog! Try egg wine & syllabub!
leather britches hanging on a string

Leather Britches

Not to be confused with pants!

Pigeon Stew & Ragoût

Pigeons were a common source of protein for Appalachian folk.
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About the Mountain Gateway Museum

Our museum explores and celebrates the cultural history of western North Carolina, an area spanning 38 counties from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Piedmont.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 Closed Sunday and Monday

Address: 78-C Catawba Ave, Old Fort, N.C. 28762    Map

Phone: (828) 619-5100 (main)

Email: mgm@dncr.nc.gov

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