Month of August to November
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Come explore our newest traveling exhibit from the NC Museum of History!
In the 1890s, New Englander Margaret Morley visited western North Carolina’s mountains and fell in love with the land and its people. The visit so inspired her that she moved to Tryon, south of Asheville, by the end of the decade. The well-known biologist, writer, illustrator, and educator spent the next 12 years exploring the region and recording scenes of everyday life in captivating photographs and delightful prose.
With pen and camera, Morley traveled throughout the lofty land, observing its natural wonders and befriending the mountain people. In 1913, Houghton Mifflin published her impressions in The Carolina Mountains, which was an immediate success and is still considered one of the best books about the region.
Plan Your Visit
Parking & Fees: Parking is available at the Cradle of Forestry near the discovery center. Please check in with the front Fee Booth and pay the regular Cradle of Forestry entrance fees in the gift shop.
Format & Participation: This traveling photography exhibit will be on display from August to November.
Schedule: This exhibit is available on-site, seven days a week during regular business hours. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
On-site Location: Located down the hallway to your left after entering the building.
