We are a nonprofit reliant upon community support to keep going.
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!
Ways You Can Support the Museum
Become a Patron
Volunteer
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@shelton-house.org.
Donations go a long way to help maintain the house, barn, and grounds. As a historic property, our list of projects remains endless. Any and all donations help and we are incredibly thankful for your support!
Patrons enjoy special benefits, including having your name listed on our website, special opportunities, and more. We have a patron tier for all budgets.