Western Office

A service branch of the Office of Archives and History in the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, DNCR's Western Office offers professional expertise in historic resource management.

Our office was established to serve the western region of the state and was officially opened on September 4, 1978. We are located at 176 Riceville Road, in the former VA Hospital "Building 13," a contributing property in the Oteen Veterans Administration Hospital National Register Historic District in Asheville.

Now on View at the Western Office: The Mountains Are Calling: At Home in Western North Carolina

Through October 31, the public is invited to view this exhibition of photos by Brenda Scott that uses scenes of the Vance Birthplace Historic Site to explore the many facets of early life on a homestead in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The exhibit includes artifacts from the site as well. No tickets are required.

The exhibit is located on the first floor of the Western Office and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Archaeology

The archaeologist based at DNCR's Western Office coordinates and implements a region-wide program of prehistoric and historic archaeology

Archives and Records

DCR's Western Office operates one of the State Archives' two regional research facilities and helps local government agencies effectively manage their public records.

Assistance for Local Museums

A major goal of the Western Office is to provide local museums and historical societies direction, advice and technical assistance in areas where they have limited experience and/or resources.

Historic Preservation

Representatives of the State Historic Preservation Office can help with identification, evaluation, protection and enhancement of properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology

Land and Water Stewardship at the DNCR Western Office

Regional Representatives: Land and Water Stewardship

The Western Office is home to representatives of the Clean Water Management Trust Fund and the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.

Our Location

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Western Office is located near the intersection of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Tunnel Road, right next to the Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center, at 176 Riceville Road in Asheville.

You can contact us by phone at (828) 296-7230.

Our normal hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Western Office

Now on View at the Western Office: The Mountains Are Calling: At Home in Western North Carolina

Our Location

DNCR Western Office Contact Form