11 acre outdoor Museum that tells the history of the Waldensians. The tour includes 15 buildings, monuments that show each phase of their journey.

The Trail offers a 1.5 hour tour. We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 9am – 5pm for Self-Guided audio tours. Guided tours need to be scheduled 2-3 days in advance.

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Outdoor Drama

4th longest running outdoor drama in NC. Held annually mid July through mid August.