Known world-wide as the
"town that wouldn't drown!"
Join us throughout the 2025 Season as we celebrate 25 years of sharing our remarkable story and honor the resilient people who called this area home for generations.
Experience the story of Old Butler
The Butler and Watauga Valley Heritage Museum opened in 2000 to honor the citizens of Butler as well as Watauga Valley, Roan Valley and Elk Valley. This first class Museum showcases the history of Butler and the relocation of the town to higher ground to make way for Watauga Lake to provide flood control and cheap electricity.
�As you walk into the exhibit area, you will notice that this is not your typical small town Museum. The historical exhibits bring to life the early days of Old Butler and depict the extraordinary effort in relocating this small town, showing why it is known as “the town that would not drown”.
�The Museum provides an incredible snapshot of a typical East Tennessee farming and lumber community and tells the story about life from a bygone era. It also reminds us of the price paid for the luxuries that we can experience today.
ADMISSION: $5 per person
Children under 12 are FREE
JOIN US to become a Friend of The Museum for your $25 donation to receive an Annual Pass for you and your family.
2025 OPERATING HOURS
Our regular season runs from May and continues until October.
Saturdays from 11:00am-4:00pm | Sundays from 1:00-4:00pm
Get more information at www.Museumof ButlerTN.org!
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