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Carson House Closed for 2024 Season

Due to the lingering effects of Hurricane Helene, the Carson House Museum is closed for the 2024 season. The house survived the hurricane and flooding with remarkably little damage, but we have a lot of cleaning up to do.

We look forward to reopening in April for our 2025 season. Most events already scheduled for the Arbor will take place as planned. Please check with the event sponsors for details.

Seeking Our Next Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Historic Carson House is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director has wide-ranging responsibilities including working closely with the Board, supervising other staff and volunteers, developing educational programs, community outreach, fundraising, grant writing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the museum. The museum is open April through November and the work schedule varies accordingly: 40 hours per week for nine months and 10 hours per week for three months. Pay is $25 to $30/hour based on experience. A university degree is preferred, along with relevant experience. A history of local community involement is a plus. If you have a passion for history and the ability to inspire and coordinate the best efforts of a diverse group of stakeholders, please contact us! Send your expression of interest, resume and references to hchexeccommittee@gmail.com by November 15, 2024. 

Jubilee Arbor

The Jubilee Arbor at the Historic Carson House was finished in 2015 and is an educational and community event space. Built in the same style as a community meeting house of the 19th century, the beautiful beams and classic design make this a stunning location for school picnics and weddings alike.

The Jubilee Arbor will continue to serve the community throughout 2024 despite the construction of the Carson House Interpretive Center. Visitors attending events in the Arbor should not venture beyond the temporary fence that will enclose the construction site which is immediately behind the historic house. If you are an organizer of an event in the Arbor and have concerns, please contact our Arbor manager, Amy Metcalf, at 828-724-4948

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