Welcome to Foxfire

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Foxfire Village Museum and Mercantile

Preserving the past, welcoming the future
Foxfire began in 1966 as a student-created magazine that captured the voices and traditions of Southern Appalachian life. It soon became a bestselling book series, and the royalties helped purchase the land that is now home to the Foxfire Village Museum and Mercantile.

Today, Foxfire remains dedicated to preserving the stories and skills of Appalachia. Through our educational programs, museum, hands-on classes, publications, and events, we keep these traditions alive and share them with future generations.

Want to take a piece of Foxfire home? Explore our online Mercantile for handcrafted goods, Foxfire publications, and one-of-a-kind treasures that celebrate Appalachian folklife.
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Classes & Events

Explore Appalachian crafts and traditions

Take workshops to learn crafts like weaving or blacksmithing, or expand your culinary skills in our woodstove cooking class. Be the first to know about upcoming classes and events!

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  • Needle Felting

  • Sewing

  • Woodstove Cooking

Our Foxfire Family

We rely on folks just like you for support of our education and preservation efforts. It’s through the generous gifts of our members and donors that Foxfire has maintained its mission for over 50 years! Thanks to our extended Foxfire family, we have supported local youth through our student enrichment programs, preserved Southern Appalachian culture with community-based cultural preservation projects, and maintained our 106-acre museum and heritage center for the public to enjoy. Now you can join these efforts and more by donating to Foxfire, becoming a member, or both!

Help Support Us Today!

Join the Family

Support Foxfire—become a member today. Our flexible membership options connect you to Appalachian heritage, no matter where you live.

Donate Today

Foxfire relies on donors, members, and volunteers to preserve Appalachian heritage. Your support keeps our mission growing.

Volunteer

Do you have museum, docent, or volunteer experience? Foxfire is currently looking for volunteers for various ongoing museum and organizational projects.