| The Saltville Foundation was
incorporated as a non-profit organization in October of
1991 with the goal of establishing a modern research and
exhibit museum, outdoor interpretive trails and living
history exhibits, and community outreach program that
would encourage and facilitate the preservation,
understanding, and appreciation of the natural and
cultural heritage of the middle Appalachian region. This
was primarily a grassroots effort that began many years
before when it was realized that there was such a rich
and distinctive history in the area.
The progress has
proceeded steadily since the formation of the
corporation. The original Foundation board understood
the importance of enlisting the aid of people who were
experienced in this process. As a result, this effort
has grown to include many people who do not reside in
the area but who are interested in Saltville and the
formation of the museum.
On July 4th, 1998, the interim facility, a converted
store building, was opened. Since that time, the
museum's attendance has grown to an average of well over
a thousand visitors per month. The current museum has
reached its capacity for exhibits and services. Project
"Mammoth" was launched in 2004 to expand operations into
a building adjacent to the current site. Plans are
underway to complete this expansion project within the
next year.
Every effort is being made to make the Museum of the
Middle Appalachians a premier, state of the art facility
for the preservation and interpretation of our local
heritage.
The Saltville Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization.
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