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911 Reems Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
+1 (828) 645-6706
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Welcome to the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site! Learn about North Carolina mountain life and culture on this reconstructed plantation in the Reems Creek Valley. Tour a 1790s slave dwelling, several 19th century outbuildings, and the reconstructed log house of the Vance family. Explore the exhibit in our visitor center to learn more about the life of Zebulon Vance and his political impact on the state. Check out our calendar of special events or drop by for a Mountain Farmstead Tour, offered Tuesday-Saturday at 11:00. No time for a full tour? The site is completely self-guided. = We also offer special group tours and field trips for schools and summer camps.

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4.06 reviews
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John M.
3/6/2020

Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains and along Reems Creek near Asheville, North Carolina lies the birthplace of Zebulon B. Vance. It was here that Vance began his life that would...

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Rebecca M.
4/4/2021

The Vance Birthplace is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Weaverville, NC. Admission to the museum is free. With Covid, masks are required and the front entrance is closed. You enter through...

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Melani L.
12/27/2023

I guess I should have called when trying to visit this place. According to Google and Apple Maps, this place was supposed to be open. We visited on a Wednesday at about 2 on. We drove an hour out...

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Allison M.
10/1/2015

Wonderful location and staff! Took a group of kids out here and the staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. The location itself was gorgeous and very well preserved. My students were able to...

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Aileen L.
6/27/2017

Beautiful place, inside and out. The buildings were so well preserved and interesting. The staff were patient with my rowdy group and accommodating. The kid friendly exhibits were a big hit for...

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