The Museum of Appalachia, a Smithsonian Affiliate, will host its 10th annual
Barn Dance fundraising event on Friday, June 16, 2023. This crowd-pleasing
event features a sumptuous Southern buffet, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides,
Appalachian square dancing, and live and silent auctions.

The Museum was designated as a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit organization in 2003 to
ensure the Museum's long-term sustainability. With the help of the Barn Dance
and other fundraising events, the Museum of Appalachia will continue to impart
knowledge and appreciation of Southern Appalachian heritage for generations to
come. With special events throughout the year and its presentation of an
authentic Pioneer Appalachian farm and village, the Museum educates tens of
thousands of visitors each year, exposing new segments of the population to the
rich history of this region.