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This North Carolina literary landmark, founded by # 1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jan Karon, offers exhibits, programs, and a bookstore.

Our mission is to examine, document, and celebrate the American small-town ethos and support the legendary musical, literary, art, and folk cultures of the North Carolina mountains and foothills.

06/11/2026

For the Dad Who Has Everything…

This Father’s Day, shop our Dude Corner in the Happy Endings Bookstore at The Mitford Museum for gifts Dad will actually use:

• Soap
• Socks
• Bible Covers
• Pens & Journals
• Books
• Keychains
• And more!

Spend $100 on gifts for him in our Dude Corner and get a FREE paperback John Grisham novel! While supplies last.

Shop at: themitfordmuseum.org/product-category/gifts-for-him.

06/09/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬!

The Candace Freeland Photography of Merit Award is now open for entries, and we want to see the world through your lens!

Youth photographers ages 8–22 from across the United States are invited to participate and share their creativity, talent, and unique perspective through photography.

This year’s theme is “Food and Family,” and full details are available on our site at themitfordmuseum.org/meritawards.

Tag a young photographer who should enter in the comments!

06/07/2026

𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.
One of the greatest blessings of The Mitford Museum is meeting readers whose lives have been touched by Jan Karon's stories.

Clockwise from Top:
📖 Lindsay traveled from Ohio with her mother, Dee, and Dee's lifelong best friend and family. Dee moved to America from England when she was 19 years old, and the two friends have remained close ever since. Lindsay planned this special trip for them, and they shared that the experience was truly a blessing and a delight. Before leaving, Lindsay wrote on our chalkboard: "I've read your stories multiple times. These are my favorite books I have ever read. Thank you!"

📖 We were also delighted to welcome another Mitford-loving family from Georgia: Beth, Sarah Ann, Skye, Eleanore, and Andee. As avid readers and world travelers, they have shared many adventures together, and we were honored that Mitford was one of their destinations.

📖 And then there was Julie from North Carolina. A longtime Mitford fan, Julie was introduced to the books by her mother. This year, Julie's husband surprised her with a birthday visit to the museum. To make the day even more memorable, our staff and volunteers gathered to sing "Happy Birthday." Julie told us it was a very special treat.

Thank you to everyone who visits and shares their stories with us. The Mitford Museum is open each Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Plan your visit at TheMitfordMuseum.org/explore.

06/06/2026

Exciting things are happening at the future home of The Mitford Discovery Center!

Shout-out to Lackey Grading Company Inc. and Moss-Marlow Building Co., Inc. for their hard work. 👏

If you would like to be part of the effort to make this new facility possible, visit TheMitfordMuseum.org/MatchMyGift to make a secure, tax-deductible donation. Every gift received will be matched, so thank you in advance for your support!

06/05/2026

𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦.

Looking for the perfect gift for Dad? Shop our “Dude Corner” collection and explore:

• Bible Covers
• Journals & Pens
• Keychains
• Socks
• Body Soap
• Books
• And more gifts just for him!

Spend $100 on gifts for him in our Dude Corner and receive a FREE paperback John Grisham novel while supplies last!

🎁 themitfordmuseum.org/product-category/gifts-for-him

06/04/2026

𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬.

There’s just something special about a kitchen filled with the aroma of homemade goodness.

Bring a little piece of Mitford home with our Mitford Kitchens collection — featuring jams, marmalades, kitchen gifts, cookbooks, aprons, and more inspired by the warmth and comfort of Mitford life.

Whether you’re gathering around the table with family or looking for the perfect gift, these cozy kitchen favorites are made to be shared.

Browse the collection at themitfordmuseum.org/product-category/kitchen-wares.

06/01/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝.

An early reader, Jan Karon would read anything she could get her hands on, including Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone With the Wind.” When the film came to town, the ten-year-old Jan went up to the Center Theater in Lenoir to see it.

Inspired, Jan decided to write an epic story of her own. Sitting down and writing out her story in her Blue Horse notebook, Jan took the liberty of borrowing a special four-letter word from Ms. Mitchell. A decision she would later come to regret, but would eventually help shape the way Jan would choose to write her beloved Mitford series.

05/30/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬.

The Candace Freeland Photography of Merit Award is now open for entries from youth ages 8–22. Whether you’re just starting out or already love capturing the world through your lens, we want to see your creativity.

This year’s theme is “Food and Family,” with both color and black-and-white image categories available. The contest is open to youth nationwide.

Learn more, view prizes, and enter here: themitfordmuseum.org/meritawards.

Jan Karon is shown with her daughter, Candace Freeland (1952-2021), a photojournalist and the founder of our annual Photography of Merit award.

05/27/2026

𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.

One of the greatest joys of the museum is welcoming visitors from near and far who share a love for Mitford. Clockwise from Top:

• Melissa and Marianne traveled all the way from Washington state with their families after reading the Mitford Series. The two devoted fans picked up the CD set of “To Be Where You Are” to enjoy together during their travels.

• Amee from Ohio visited, along with Jill and Kim from North Carolina. Amee, a professional chef, loves sharing the OMC with friends and family, and Jill is excited to begin her own Mitford journey after purchasing “At Home in Mitford” during her visit.

• Congratulations to Patti and Chuck of Pennsylvania, who celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with us! Chuck is a photographer, and Patti has even created a Mitford Snowman quilt for friends.

We are so grateful for each person who walks through our doors.
Come see us soon! The Mitford Museum is open Wednesday–Saturday from 10 AM–4 PM. Plan your visit at TheMitfordMuseum.org/explore.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served our country. Featured here are military artifacts from the Mitford Museum collection. They are meaningful reminders of service, sacrifice, and the stories that connect generations. 🇺🇸

We invite you to share a photo or memory in the comments of a loved one who served, as we remember and honor them together. | TheMitfordMuseum.org

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145 Cedar Valley Road
Hudson, NC
28638

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Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

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+18285724898

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https://themitfordmuseum.org/

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