The Norris Lake Area Trail System (NATS) managing partners are sponsoring a Mountain Bike Poker Run to raise funds to contribute to trail construction and maintenance within the trail system.  This is a fun, all skills event with 15 mile and … Continue reading →

Starting Friday at 12 noon, over 100 antique vendors will line the streets of Historic Downtown Clinton until 6 p.m. The stores will remain open until 8 p.m. On Saturday, the vendors will be on the streets and the stores … Continue reading →

The Museum of Appalachia welcomes the warmth of spring by trimming the heavy winter coats from their flock of sheep. We invite you to join the Museum in celebration of this pioneer tradition. Come and enjoy the following activities: Sheep … Continue reading →

While most Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, the Museum of Appalachia marks the occasion with an old- fashioned “anvil shoot”. Every 4th of July, the Museum uses gunpowder to launch a 200-pound anvil hundreds of feet into the air! … Continue reading →

The Clinch River Fall Antique Festival will take place on October 4th-5th. Over 80 Antique dealers and artisans will line the streets of Historic Downtown Clinton, there will be live music, food trucks, and more. Friday - October 4th from … Continue reading →

Fall Heritage Days will take place on October 24th, 25th, 31st and November 1st The Museum will host a family-friendly event; a day to step back in time enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of pioneer Southern Appalachian traditions … Continue reading →

Experience the serenity of an Appalachian Christmas at the Museum of Appalachia! The centerpiece of this holiday event is an evening tour of the Museum’s pioneer village. The cabins will be adorned with old-fashioned Christmas decorations and festively lit for … Continue reading →