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New roof for Appalachian Women’s Museum

art womensThe Appalachian Women’s Museum has recently completed the repair of the roof to the Monteith House in Dillsboro. Funds for the roof project came from the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, AWM board member Roberta Buckner, and private donors from across the community and country. Work on the roof was completed by Woodard Construction, which is located in Bryson City. 

The Appalachian Women’s Museum is a recognized 501c(3) nonprofit organization whose goal is to create a museum that will chronicle the rich and diverse history of Southern Appalachian women. The organization is currently leasing and rehabilitating the Monteith Farmstead in hopes of creating a permanent home their organization. Volunteers are welcome. 

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