Ironmaster's Mansion

05/04/2026

This month many PBS stations are airing "A Life Reimagined, The George Masa Story". Masa (1885 – 1933) was a Japanese photographer and advocate for the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Trail. Masa was inducted into the A.T. Hall of Fame in 2018. The program is also available online on the PBS website.

Uncover the mysterious life of the photographer who defined the Great Smoky Mountains.

04/28/2026

The AT Museum welcomes Steve Carpenter, author of The Allure and Peril of the Appalachian Trail , on Friday, June 12th at 3pm. Steve is an avid hiker, swimmer, biker, and sailor. Over a period of 15...

04/20/2026

The Best Way To Remember Katy Sexton

In 2016, a serviceberry tree was purchased and planted in memory of long time, dedicated member and docent, Katherine "Katy" Sexton. In addition to being a loving wife and mother, Katy was a teacher,...

04/07/2026

2026 Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The sixteenth class of Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame honorees has been announced by the Appalachian Trail Museum’s Hall of Fame selection committee. ​ The 2026 Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame...

04/03/2026

Should you carry a bear canister on the Appalachian Trail? More hikers are discovering that carrying a hard-sided bear canister doesn’t just protect wildlife; they also provide flexibility and convenience to hikers as well.

04/01/2026

The Ironmasters is OPEN for the 2026 season!!

​ FAQs - When will we open for the season? When will we be open during the day? We've assembled a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Hostel. HERE is a link to it. There's also a...

03/27/2026

We were happy to host the packing party for the Appalachian Trail Museum's Hiker Yearbook.

03/25/2026

Member of the A.T. Hall of Fame.

Women's History Month Spotlight 🌟

Pam Underhill had a successful National Park Service career, beginning in 1979 as a secretary and culminating with her appointment as park manager (superintendent) in 1995. Throughout her career, she focused on protecting the Appalachian Trail and was a leader in land conservation along the A.T.

She was integral in coordinating one of the most extensive partnerships between federal agencies, state and local governments, the ATC, and other private entities. She also played a key role in one of the most complex and successful public-private land conservation efforts in our country’s history — securing a permanently protected corridor for the Trail from Maine to Georgia.

03/25/2026

The Appalachian Trail Museum conducted its annual Membership Meeting by Zoom this evening. The Museum members attending elected officers and directors for a two year term. Ed Riggs was elected...