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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Waldensian Presbyterian Church

The history of the Waldensian Presbyterian Church is so intertwined with the history of the town of Valdese that it is impossible to study one without embracing the other. In education and industry, as well as in the religious life of the community, the Church has been and continues to be the center of Waldensian life in Valdese.