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The Museum is now closed for the Season.

Join us for the 2026 Season Opening Celebration, May 23!

Date: May 30, 2015 10:00 am

Description

Dedication of the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park
Corner of 5th and Pine Streets

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(828) 787-1050
524 N. 4th Street, P.O. Box
670, Highlands, NC
28741-0670