Shelton House Postage Mural
"Postage Mural Series"
Waynesville, NC

Shelton House to preserve and display traditional crafts created by the state's most renowned artisans as well as the Shelton family collection of Southwest Native American artifacts and family antiques. In 1980, her vision was realized and the "Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts" was opened inside the beautiful home. Today, the collections in the Museum and Barn consists of beautiful antiques, heritage crafts, agricultural exhibits, and other items from crafters and artisans past and present.

     The Shelton House Barn is a Pennsylvania Dutch Style Dairy Barn that William T. Shelton had built in the early 1900's. Originally, the barn was used to house dairy cows and other livestock. The barn was later converted into meeting and display space for historical artifacts related to farming. Southern hospitality meets rustic charm in this welcoming and laid-back space. Ideal for intimate gatherings, the Historic Shelton House Barn promises happy get togethers that harken to a simpler time in this mountain historic site.

     The building behind the Main House was built by Will Shelton around 1918. Originally a 2nd floor apartment for the housekeeper, the ground level had a coal bin storage area and a carriage house that was later turned into a two-car garage. Today we call this, the Carriage House, and in 2019 the "Shelton Carriage House Gift Shop" opened. We have over 25 artists/crafters who display their works in the shop.

     The grounds of Shelton House include eight-plus acres of garden and green space that also include, the HART Performing Arts Center, and Haywood's Historic Farmers Market.

     The Shelton House museum, barn and the grounds recall the rural origins of the town and stand as a prominent representative of late nineteenth century agrarian prosperity in Haywood County and encompasses and promotes Western North Carolina History, Heritage, and Crafts. We are thrilled to be included as a member of the "Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Craft Trail" and the "Appalachian Mural Trail".