Ironmaster's Mansion

08/20/2026

Bill O'Brien, President of the Museum, is also active in ALDHA, the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association. ALDHA's annual meeting is called The Gathering. In 2026, The Gathering will be held on Columbus Day - Indigenous Peoples Weekend at G...

08/01/2026

Bill O'Brien became the new President of the A.T Museum earlier this year. But, Bill association with the Trail and the Museum goes back many decades. Bill talks about first learning about the Trail, his two thru-hikes, the many Trail icons he has...

07/22/2026

The Appalachian Trail is celebrating it’s 100th birthday and the Appalachian Trail Museum is marking the milestone with a creation of a new podcast! “A.T.rail of History” covers t…

07/22/2026

We interview Museum volunteer Gwen Loose. Gwen leads the team that develops and constructs the exhibits in the A.T. Museum. Gwen talks about her long association with the Trail and her work with the Museum. She describes the process of first devel...

07/16/2026

07/14/2026 James Fry (Tagg Run) Shelter is closed due to numerous hazardous trees (NOBO mile 1,113.1). The entire shelter area is closed including campsites around the shelter and the privy. The area will remain closed until the trees can be removed. Hikers should stay on the A.T. by the shelter and...

07/16/2026

Dale Sanders, known as Grey Beard, is setting out to reclaim his re...

07/08/2026

We're currently closed to HUMANS due to no electricity. However this guest lounging on our milkweed is most welcome.

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.