Mission Statement
The Swannanoa Valley Museum preserves and interprets the social, cultural, and natural history of the Swannanoa Valley, a pathway to western North Carolina, by developing dynamic programs and engaging exhibitions for the education and enrichment of the community, its children, and future generations.
Hours Of Operation
January – February
Saturday
10 am – 5 pm
March – December
Wednesday – Saturday
10 am – 5 pm
To schedule time to research in our archives or to schedule a group visit please
email: svminfo@history.swannanoavalleymuseum.org
or
call (828) 669-9566.
Museum Staff
Executive Director
K. LeAnne Johnson
svmdirector@history.swannanoavalleymuseum.org
Assistant Director
Leigh Ogus
svminfo@history.swannanoavalleymuseum.org
Strength In Community: Hurricane Helene
Swannanoa Valley
Temporary Exhibit
May 2025 – May 2026
Sponsored by WNC AARP
Swannanoa Valley Museum Board Of Directors
Officers
Board Chair – Glenn Cox
Vice Board Chair – Bill Tucker
Treasurer – Jim Menzies
Recording Secretary – Luke Largess
Board Members
Kannah Begley
Peter Crawford
Paul Grass
Rick Halford
Lisa Hicks Kinney
Rex Hoffman
Bonnie Nache
Lynn Nicholas
Sharon Tabor
