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Hours

January - March
 Tuesday-Saturday
9:30am - 4pm

April - October
Monday-Saturday
10am - 4:30pm

November - December
Monday-Saturday
9:30am - 4pm

 

Admission

Adults: $5
Seniors: $4
Ages 13 to 17: $2
Ages 12 and under: $1

 

Snapshots

Serving up pancakes at the Hoist House during Miners' Homecoming

 

Tidbits

The first copper mine in the Ducktown Basin was the Hiwassee Mine, opened in August 1850. The reconstructed mine chimney stands on a hill near the museum, just south of Main Street Ducktown.

 

What's happening on the hill.

Yes, we're a museum. But we're also a living, breathing part of a modern-day community. And that matters to us, too.

From yard sales and the Kids' Carnival every spring, to the traditional Hoist House pancake breakfast and other Miners' Homecoming gatherings in July, to the annual Red Hot & Bluegrass chili dinner in the fall, we consider it part of our mission to stay connected with the community around us. Because this was a community built on teamwork and tradition. And we happen to think today's traditions are worth preserving, too.

So check this page often, mark your calendar, and plan to join us for our next community event. And the next one. And the one after that.

We'll see you there.

Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, 2013:
Miner's Homecoming Weekend Events

July 5, 4-7 pm: Miner's Homecoming weekend kicks off at the museum with the 11th annual gathering at the Hoist House. Music by the Barker Brothers. Concessions for sale. A chance to catch up with old friends. What's not to like?

July 6, 7-10 am: The 13th annual pancake breakfast at the Hoist House. $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12. All profits go to the museum operating fund.

July 6, 10 am-4:30 pm: Free admission all day to the museum.

July 6, 11 am-1 pm: The fourth annual reunion for mining company employees at the Hoist House. We'll be serving refreshments, and all past employees from all departments are welcome.