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Historical Museum
Features
Featuring the history of Cherokee County, the Museum has more than 2,000 authentic artifacts of the Cherokee Indians on display.
Accommodations
An elevator and a handicap bathroom are available for those who may need it.
- Cherokee County Heritage Books Volume 1, 2, & 3: $45.00** each
- Our Heritage by Margaret Freel: $15.00**
- Marble and Log: $20.00**
- Cherokee County Pictorial I & II: $25.00**
- Books by local authors, such as Wally Avett, Bass Hyatt, Charles Frazier and more
- Native American jewelry, pottery & baskets $5.00-$150.00 (made locally)
**Price does not include shipping. Please call or email to inquire about shipping options.
Some items on display include:
- Arrowheads
- Axes
- Bowls
- Celts
- Game stones
- Houseware items
- Pipes
- Pottery
- Tools from early settlers
Also featured is a collection of more than 800 dolls, the oldest doll dating back around 1865. The following dolls are in our collection:
- Dolly Parton
- Elvis Presley
- Fred Astaire
- John Wayne
- Princess Diana
- Princess Grace
- Scarlet O'Hara
- Shirley Temple
- And many more
Along with a mineral collection we have the following items in abundance:
- Amethyst
- Fairy crosses
- Marble (Staurolite)
- Mica
- Quartz crystal
- Rubies
- Talc
The museum reflects the life of the Cherokee Indian during the time of the Cherokee Nation before their removal along the "Trail of Tears" to Oklahoma.