Your online resource for the Smoky Mountains
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the historic Shelton House (built in 1875) stands as a centerpiece of Waynesville's cultural history. Serving as the official home of the Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts, this Charleston-style farmhouse with its signature double veranda houses an extraordinary collection of 19th- and 20th-century artisan crafts, heritage farm equipment, and regional art from across North Carolina.
Explore rooms filled with intricate handmade quilts, hand-woven coverlets, sculptured porcelain, dulcimers, pottery, and fine furniture created by master artisans.
Showcases historic works by celebrated craftspeople who participated in the famous Village of Yesteryear at the North Carolina State Fair.
Features authentic Navajo rugs and hand-crafted pieces collected by the Shelton family, alongside pottery and traditional crafts from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Walk through the historic timber barn displaying vintage agricultural tools and the original milking room. The surrounding grounds feature volunteer-maintained dahlia, pollinator, and heirloom gardens perfect for a relaxing stroll.
Held annually on the property, featuring local craft vendors, live traditional music, barn exhibits, and food trucks.
Located adjacent to the grounds, operating on Saturday mornings from spring through fall.
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre shares the campus property, offering professional-quality live stage productions year-round.
49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC 28786
(Located near downtown Waynesville)
Open seasonally from May 1st through October 31st
(Grounds accessible year-round)
Thursday â Saturday, 10:00 AM â 3:00 PM
(Guided tours depart on the hour between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM)
(828) 452-1551
shelton-house.org