We are a nonprofit organization entirely dependent upon community support.
The Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts at the Historic Shelton House welcomes over 1,000 visitors annually. Our monthly operating costs and costs for preservation and restoration comes out to around $6,000. We continue to operate thanks to the generosity of sponsors, grants, and gifts from donors like you. Any and all donations are appreciated and allow us to continue operating as a cornerstone of history and heritage in Waynesville!
You can support us through volunteering on site or through monetary donations. If you are interested in participating in a community-driven historical site, please look into volunteering or donating!
Volunteer
We are always in need of volunteers to keep our organization running. If you're interested in volunteering, please feel free to e-mail us at info@sheltonhouse.org or apply here. If you want more information about available volunteer positions,
click here!
Support the Museum
How Can I Help?
Make a Donation
We are always in need of volunteers to keep our organization running. If you're interested in volunteering, please feel free to e-mail us at info@sheltonhouse.org or apply here. If you want more information about available volunteer positions,
click here!
Become a Patron
We are always in need of volunteers to keep our organization running. If you're interested in volunteering, please feel free to e-mail us at info@sheltonhouse.org or apply here. If you want more information about available volunteer positions,
click here!
OUR MISSION
The Shelton House Museum is committed to preserving its historic property and grounds while showcasing regional heritage crafts and history.
OUR VISION
Shelton House Museum strives to be a cornerstone of cultural preservation where history and heritage are honored, celebrated, and shared. Through community engagement we envision a future where our historic site and tradition continue to inspire and connect generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out to us at info@shelton-house.org any time!
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Our season begins on May 1st and ends on October 31st. During the season, we are open Thursday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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The grounds are open all day, every day, regardless of our operating hours. There are plenty of beautiful places to sit and gardens to admire.
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Unfortunately, the second floor of the museum is not wheelchair accessible. For visitors who are unable to go up the main staircase, we offer a virtual tour of the exhibits on the second floor. We also have chairs placed in the museum so visitors can rest their legs.
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A full price list for ticket pricing will be available soon.
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YES! For young visitors to the museum we offer activities such as exhibit bingo, scavenger hunts, and coloring pages. We also offer fun prizes for any children who complete an activity here!
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The gardens on our property are entirely maintained by volunteers! We work closely with the Waynesville Garden Club and Mountain View Garden Club to keep the grounds beautiful.