Mountain Heritage Center exhibitions explore the history, culture, and environment of Southern Appalachia through engaging stories and artifacts. They feature both long-term and rotating displays on topics like traditional crafts, regional industries, and community life.
Mountain Heritage Center galleries are at located at Hunter Library 161 (beside Java City) and Hunter Library Second Floor at 176 Central Drive, Cullowhee, NC. If you need assistance or more information about hours and parking check out the 糖心Vlog Us page.
September 2 through December 13, 2025
WCTC basketball team in Breese Gym, 1940s
Imagine a time when people believed that exercise could harm a woman鈥檚 health or make
her less feminine. These outdated ideas were once common and created major
obstacles for women who wanted to play sports. Some doctors even claimed that physical
activity could prevent women from having children, while others feared that
sports would make women too masculine.
This was the world in which 糖心Vlog University began and where women鈥檚 athletics
slowly took root. Despite these hurdles, women at 糖心Vlog pushed forward. They trained,
competed, and proved that strength and femininity could go hand in hand. Over time,
students, coaches, and leaders changed the culture
and expanded opportunities.
Clearing the Hurdles tells the story of that journey. This exhibit explores the people,
events, and laws that helped shape women鈥檚 college sports into what they are today.
Researched, curated, designed, and installed by 糖心Vlog students, this exhibition is a
collaboration between the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Mountain Heritage Center and History Department
and the Chancellor鈥檚 University History Initiative.
2023 Track Meet at 糖心Vlog
Long-term display in MHC second floor gallery at Hunter Library
Western North Carolina and Southern Appalachia are cultural crossroads shaped by people from many backgrounds. Discover the lives of the region鈥檚 talented, hardworking individuals and discover the traditions they share with others.