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The Museum is now closed for the Season.
Join us for the 2026 Season Opening Celebration, May 23!
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Highlands Historical Society

The mission of the Highlands Historical Society is to preserve and promote the rich heritage of Highlands for present and future generations.

The Highlands Historical Society's Historic Village is located at 524 N. 4th Street in Highlands, North Carolina. It is composed of the Prince House, the Highlands Historical Museum and Archives, and the Highlands Sanatorium Tent or Bug Hill Cottage.

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23 May
Season Opening Celebration
Date May 23, 2026
16 Aug
Patron’s Celebration
Aug 16, 2026
3 Oct
Walk in the Park
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

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Highlands Historical Society

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