Donation store in Cherokee, North Carolina

Reach Thrift Store, located at 1980 U.S. 64 in Murphy, North Carolina, is a store that offers a wide variety of gently used high-quality items including clothing, housewares, furniture, books, and collectibles. By shopping at Reach Thrift Store, you are not only getting great deals on items, but you are also supporting Reach of Cherokee County, Inc. programs that help domestic violence and sexual assault victims and their children. Donations of items are also accepted at Reach Thrift Store, providing the community with a way to give back and contribute to the betterment of their community. The store even offers pick-up service for furniture and other large items, making it easy for people to donate.

Mingus Mill is a historic gristmill located at Mingus Creek Trail in Cherokee, North Carolina, United States. The mill, built in 1886, is a testament to the craftsmanship of the past, using a water-powered turbine to operate all machinery within the building. Mingus Mill is currently closed for preservation and rehabilitation work. In the Oconaluftee area, visitors can also explore the Mountain Farm Museum, a collection of historic log buildings that have been preserved on a single site. The museum includes a log farmhouse, barn, apple house, springhouse, smokehouse, and a working blacksmith shop. These structures offer a glimpse into the life of families living in the Smokies over a century ago.