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MUSEUM WEEKLY SCHEDULE - 2026
Wed - Fri - Open 10am - 4pm
Tuesday by appointment only
Daily Guided Tour 1pm
All others are self-guided
(please arrive by 3pm/ closed holidays)
Closed Thanksgiving week Nov. 25-28
Open 3pm-5pm
Waldensian Festival Saturday, August 8th - Open 10am-5pm
Please call to schedule a group tour for 6 or more.
Waldensian Heritage Museum
Saturday's Open By Appointment Only for groups of 10 or more
Advanced noticed is required
(Closed holidays)
*SEE HOME PAGE FOR MUSEUM HOURS & HOLIDAYS*
Upcoming Events
Join us Sunday, February 21, 2027 for our Edict of Emancipation Event
Program & Reception
Location - Old Rock School
Time - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
No Tickets Required
Contact the Waldensian Heritage Museum for more information
828.874.1111
8/8/2026
Waldensian Festival
10-5
Event Details
8/8/2026
Waldensian Festival
Come celebrate the Glorious Return of the Waldenses to their native valleys of Italy.
Spend the day in Valdese visiting the Waldensian attrac...
10-5
2/15/2026
Edict of Emancipation Celebration
2pm
Event Details
2/15/2026
Edict of Emancipation Celebration
Location - Waldensian Presbyterian Church
Join us on February 15th for our Sunday afternoon Program & Reception in Pioneer Hall
Waldensian He...
2pm
8/7/2026
Museum Ribbon Cutting & Open House
1pm-4pm
Event Details
8/7/2026
Museum Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Waldensian Heritage Museum
Join us to celebrate our new basement display area!
Ribbon Cutting & Reception
For more information call (828) 874...
1pm-4pm
8/29/2026
Valdese Celebrates America 250th
5:00pm
Old Rock School
Event Details
8/29/2026
Valdese Celebrates America 250th
Location - Old Rock School
Family Friendly event for our community to celebrate USA 250!
Stay tuned for more details on the evening celebratio...
5:00pm
Old Rock School