In 2023 the museum will launch an oral history project with the support of StoryCorps. The Oral History Library will preserve the rich histories of the NC foothills and beyond. The museum will offer all visitors as well as the general public the opportunity to record their stories for posterity through the StoryCorps Archive and the Library of Congress. Explore sample interviews at the StoryCorps Archive.
Oral History Library
The Mitford Museum
The Mitford Museum is North Carolina’s newest literary landmark.
Founded by #1 New York Times bestselling author, Jan Karon, the museum's mission is to advance the common good through literacy, creativity, and community. Often called Jan’s ‘book without covers,’ the museum is a place of common ground, where people from varied backgrounds can come together to feel welcomed, cared for, and at home.