A living history museum that tells the stories of the people of Appalachia through the artifacts they left behind. Smithsonian Affiliate. Founded in 1969.
Norris, TN
Joined August 2009
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John Rice Irwin, founder of the Museum of Appalachia, through the years knoxnews.com/picture-gallery…
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Irwin is remembered for his dedication to the preservation of Appalachian history and culture. localmemphis.com/article/new…
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John Rice Irwin displayed Appalachian pioneer history in a way that no one else ever has.
His tens of thousands of items in the Museum of Appalachia remind us that we don’t have to go outside our own backyards to find interesting people.
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The Museum of Appalachia announced its founder, John Rice Irwin, died Sunday at age 91. Irwin, a renowned historian and writer, spent his life pursuing his passion of preserving the history and culture of the Appalachian Mountains. wbir.com/article/news/local/…
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Remembering alumnus John Rice Irwin who did so much for the preservation of Appalachian history at the @MuseumofApp.
The Museum of Appalachia announced its founder, John Rice Irwin, died Sunday at age 91. Irwin, a renowned historian and writer, spent his life pursuing his passion of preserving the history and culture of the Appalachian Mountains. wbir.com/article/news/local/…
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Had a great show at @TruckandTap Alpharetta on Sunday! Coming back in a month! Next stop, @MuseumofApp on6/9!
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ACS 4th Graders had an amazing field trip to the Museum of Appalachia! The students were engaged in learning history. #learningstations #everystudenteveryday #makingmemories #historycounts @ACSchoolTN @MuseumofApp
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I enjoyed seeing the items from the Museum of Appalachia on display in the office of @SenAlexander! #NLLD18 @TASLTN #TNTuesday
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I tried to teach everyone how to dance, but no one could keep up with me! A great night supporting the Museum of Appalachia
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Fun night at the @MuseumofApp annual barn dance! Great food & great music.
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Ever wondered how sheep are shorn? Today and tomorrow, you can find out: tnhomeandfarm.com/agricultur… #events @MuseumofApp
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Sheep Shearing Days at the Museum of Appalachia
More photos here: knoxnews.com/picture-gallery…
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With temperatures at or below freezing Thursday morning, you can bet my friend Josephine will be warm in her wool coat. Learn more about Sheep shear days coming to Museum Of Appalachia.
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Had a wonderful time listening to these talented musicians at the @MuseumofApp today with museum founder John Rice Irwin.
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Thank you @MuseumofApp for a wonderful day of exploring! @MountOliveElem 4th graders were so intrigued!
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Visitors and student groups can learn the pioneer practice of sheep shearing at @MuseumofApp: goo.gl/dF2D6A #madeintn
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We had a great time visiting the offices of @SenAlexander this morning—which features some great objects from @MuseumofApp!
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@MyFavMurder Check out this GEM I found at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris, Tennessee “Mrs. Collins Killed Her Man”
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A walk through history. At the Museum of Appalachia enjoying the solitude and contemplating our evolution as a country.
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Senator Lamar Alexander gave a shout out to Andrew Jackson's Hermitage and the Museum of Appalachia as he spoke... fb.me/7To8TYWmz