Wilkes History


With its numerous historic places and museums, Wilkes County embraces the heritage of its mountain traditions. From its Revolutionary and Civil war heroes to its NASCAR legends, from the Daniel Boone trail to the barn quilt trail and from folk art to education at Whippoorwill Academy and Village, there is something for every history enthusiast.


Barn Quilt Trail


Blue Ridge National Heritage Area


Hutchinson Homestead


Overmountain Victory National Historical Trail


W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir


Whippoorwill Village


Wilkes Heritage Museum