Discover John Rice Irwin's 65-acre Appalachian history complex. This open air museum is called "the most authentic and complete replica of pioneer Appalachian life in the world." The museum, which has been featured in several national publications, contains over 250,000 pioneer relics including 30 log structures including a chapel, schoolhouse, cabins and barns. For more information, visit www.museumofappalachia.org.

The Norris Dam State Park Lenoir Museum Complex includes the Lenoir Museum, an 18th Century Grist Mill and a Threshing Bark. The Lenoir Museum contains artifacts from Early Americana which were collected for over 60 years by Will G. Lenoir. The "touch" museum has something for almost everyone's interest from Indian artifacts, fine china, pressed glass, furniture, farm implements, bottles, bells, baskets, rocks to historical documents. Admission Free. For more information, visit www.norrisdamstatepark.org

www.coalcreekaml.com Relive the history and explore the scenic mountains and streams of Coal Creek by travelling this new trail. Discover how the Coal Creek miners helped end the State's Convict Lease System by starting the Coal Creek War and how the town survived two of the largest mining disasters in the world. The trail will take you from Militia Hill where the miners fought against the Tennessee Militia to the collapsed mines to where the miners are buried under their headstones engraved with their farewell messages written while buried alive in the rubble. Admission Free. For more information visit www.coalcreekaml.com

http://www.appalachianarts.net The Community Craft Center was founded in 1970 "to enrich the souls and pocketbooks of low-income people in Anderson County." The original members assisted each other in teaching, producing, and selling hand crafts. Today, local people still gather to share creative ideas and talents, keeping the traditional crafts alive and also pursuing more contemporary work including Pottery, Weaving, Quilts, Baskets, Wood Carving, Appalachian Folk Art, Dolls, and Toys. The Center has grown to become a highly recognized educational facility. The 200 plus members still include the two founders and other original members. As they continue to grow, new members are always welcome. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.