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Shelton House History, Heritage & Crafts
Shelton House Museum of North Carolina Craft and History

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Shelton House History, Heritage & Crafts

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49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC 28786
828-452-1551
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  • Thursday10am → 3pm
  • Friday10am → 3pm
  • Saturday10am → 3pm
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The Shelton House was built in 1875 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Housed in the Shelton House and Barn, the Museum of North Carolina Craft and History features comprehensive exhibits of traditional and contemporary crafts including hand-woven coverlets, quilts, woodcarvings, blacksmithing, basketry, masterpieces of pottery, 17th century furniture and a collection of southeastern and southwestern Native American artifacts. Artists include local, regional and national makers, many who were guild members of the Fair's Village of Yesterday at the North Carolina State Fair.

Admission:

Self-guided Tours: Free (donation appreciated)
Guided Tours (30-45 minutes)

Adults: $10
Seniors and Veterans: $7
Children under 12: Free
Groups of 10 or more: $5 per person

The Shelton House has a parking area for buses and welcomes bus tours.

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  • Shelton House History, Heritage & Crafts
    Tour through Haywood’s history
    Shelton House History, Heritage & CraftsWaynesville
    Shelton House History, Heritage & Crafts

    Take a tour through this Heritage museum located in the 1875 Shelton House featuring North Carolina crafts & agricultural displays.

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