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Preserving the legacy of the Southern Appalachian

pioneer families who settled this region and

experiencing how they lived. 

Our Vision is to enhance pride and confidence among students, teachers, and residents of this region by fostering knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for the courage skills, and values of our predecessors - the Southern Appalachian Pioneers.

We offer four main types of specialized programming:

Field trips for local schools and homeschool groups, as well as other community groups

Hands-on workshops in traditional skills

Community conversations and guest lectures

Special seasonal events, such as our Fall Festival

Schedule a Tour, Field Trip,
or Special Event

Get Involved 

Volunteer

Volunteers are absolutely essential to making the Center function.  We love and appreciate all our volunteers.  They are a passionate, knowledgeable, and FUN group of folks!  To learn more about volunteer opportunities:

Teach a Workshop

Join our little community of amazing workshop instructors!  We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year.  For more information about teaching at the Center:

The Center for Pioneer Life

134 Joe Young Road

Burnsville, North Carolina 28714

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Contact Us

Telephone 828.536.0337

Email media@pioneerlife.org

Address 134 Joe Young Road

Burnsville, North Carolina 28714 

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