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CHEROKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Located less than a 10-minute drive from KOA Murphy/Peace Valley campground, the Cherokee County Historical Museum is a must see for anyone visiting the local area! The museum highlights Native American and Pioneer Settler history in the Western North Carolina region.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Cherokee County Historical Museum, formerly the historic Carnagie Library building, hosts a myriad of authentic historical Cherokee artifacts, exhibits, dolls, household items, farming equipment and more. The museum also shares the impactful history of the Trail of Tears, the forced relocation of Native Americans from the Southeastern United States to Oklahoma in the 1830s.
LOCATION
87 Peachtree Street
Murphy, NC 28906
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From KOA Murphy/Peace Valley Campground:
Turn left from the campground, exit onto US-129 S / US 74 W / US Hwy 19 S.
Turn right onto Peachtree Street.
The Cherokee County Historical Museum will be ½ mile ahead on the right.
MUSEUM HOURS
Monday through Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturdays*: 9:00am-3:00pm (*May through October only)
Sundays: Closed
ADMISSION FEE
Adults: $3.00
Children age 6-17: $1.00
Children age 5 & younger: Free
MUSEUM CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: (828) 837-6792
Email: [email protected]
*Group tours are available by appointment.
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