Explore Cashiers History

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Preserving the history and heritage of the Cashiers Valley through stewardship, advocacy, and education.

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  • Zachary-Tolbert House

    CIRCA 1840s   |   National Register of Historic Places   |   Virtually unaltered from when it was built 150 years ago, the Zachary-Tolbert House is one of the most important historical buildings in Western Northern Carolina. A rare example of Greek Revival-style architecture it serves as a monument to the pioneer settlers of Cashiers Valley. 

  • Hampton Schoolhouse

    CIRCA 1890s | This authentic structure used to stand on land owned by the Southern statesman Wade Hampton III, a South Carolinian who came to his mountain lodge to hunt and fish. His three sisters established a school on the property for the Valley children. It has recently been relocated and restored on the CHS campus. 

  • Zachary Family Cabin

    CIRCA 1840s | One of the oldest extant structures in our area. The cabin itself has stories to sustain you, if you will dare listen and look. Certainly the survival of the original structure and the recent careful restoration are a tribute to our community's long and strong commitment to this place, Cashiers Valley.

  • Kitchen Dependency

    CIRCA 1840s | This building housed the kitchen and dining room. The original kitchen dependency the Zachary family used burned down in the early 1900s. At that time, this building was part of a logging camp in nearby Whiteside Cove. The Tolbert Family relocated it to this property in the 1920s.

2025 Exhibitions & Program Highlights

  • New Exhibit: High Hampton Inn

    OPENING JUNE 6

    “Let No One Be a Stranger Here:” High Hampton Inn and the Making of Modern Cashiers

  • New Exhibit: Summer Camps in WNC

    JUNE 16 THRU OCTOBER 31

    Campfires & The Embers of Youth: The History of Residential Summer Camps in Western North Carolina

  • The Jan Wyatt Symposium

    JUNE 19, 10:00AM–3:45PM

    Lathan Lecture on The History of Summer Camps in Western North Carolina. @ChimneyPondFarm

  • Cashiers Designer Showhouse

    AUGUST 22–30, 2025

    Join us for 9 days of extraordinary design, unique vendors, and a dynamic lineup of inspiring and interactive events!

Join Us in Preserving the Cashiers Valley

  • Volunteer support is always needed and sincerely appreciated. Your help will preserve this magical place for future generations.

  • Through thoughtful educational platforms and preservation, CHS is maintaining the legacy of a historic place and your support is vital for its future. Please consider a financial contribution either by mail or online.

  • Becoming a member at Cashiers Historical Society means making a difference in the community of Cashiers, NC. You can help fund educational programs for adults and children, honor historic buildings and preserve the stories and oral tales of this unique community.