John Rice Irwin, 91, cultural historian and founder of the Museum of Appalachia, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, in Clinton, Tennessee.
Born in Union County, John’s family was uprooted …
Museum founder dead at 91
Burchett builds a wall
U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett has unique artifacts from the Museum of Appalachia on display in his Washington office. Since 2003, these items have been on loan to U.S. Sen. Lamar …
Museum of Appalachia offers reduced rates
Each Wednesday during January and February, the Museum of Appalachia will welcome guests for half the standard admission rate.
Browse the museum grounds, enjoy a Southern, home-cooked lunch or spend the …
Holiday events continue around the region
This weekend sees some holiday events wrapping up and others just getting starting. The menu has something for everyone.
Dec 11-12 Museum of Appalachia: A Candlelight Christmas, 4–9 p.m. The centerpiece …
Rock, roll and revel in First Friday fun
Happy First Friday, y’all! It’s not even supposed to hit 90 today, so you’ll have it made in the 88-degree shade when you’re trying to sample the culture scene of …
Cas Walker’s legacy
The Museum of Appalachia will celebrate the legacy of Cas Walker, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, with a special program of live music, rare video clips and museum exhibit. Tickets …