Museum of Ashe County History, Inc.: FAQs

Museum of Ashe County History

- The acronym MACH is the short form for the Museum of Ashe County History, Inc. 

- To learn more about the MACH story, visit the "About Our Organization" page...just click on the link below.

Link: Go to the 'About The Organization' link

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Using your mouse:

* Left-click any menu choice in the left column of the "Home" page to be taken to that selection. 

* Choose any of the navigation links in the sub-menu to learn more about MACH. 

* To return to the "Home" menu at any time, left-click the MACH logo in the upper left hand corner of each page. 

* If you want to have a printed copy giving a more complete description of the navigation instructions, follow the link below:

Print a copy:

Download: Web Page Instructions  

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- All material or other information - including links - contained in the MACH web site is provided as a public service to the citizens of Ashe County and the Internet community.  

- The contents of this website are subject to periodic and frequent updating.  

- Although every attempt is made to ensure that information is accurate and timely, the content is presented "as is" and without warranties.  

- Use of web site information is strictly voluntary and at the user's sole risk. 

- Other resources linked from these pages are maintained by independent providers. MACH does not monitor all links and therefore cannot guarantee their accuracy. We do try to ensure that links are active; users are encouraged to drop us an e-mail if error messages and/or broken links are encountered. 

- Statements, views and opinions included in an independent provider's material are strictly those of the authors. These views do not represent the opinions or policies of MACH, its agents, officers, or employees. 

- All questions regarding specific contents of our web site should be directed to the Web Administrator. General comments from the public on our web site are welcome.

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How can I help?

- MACH is always in need of volunteers to be Docents - or Museum guides - and helpers for the curator in assembling artifacts, creating artistic displays and helping with special events and programs. Persons interested in volunteering are invited to click the MACH - Docent Application Form_distributed" form below, fill out your information, and click the "Submit Form" button at the top right. When prompted, enter your e-mail address and your full name and select the appropriate means to transmit the completed form via your e-mail server. 

- We are continually acquiring historical items, documents, photos and memorabilia relating to Ashe County History. Some donations are gifts, while others are on loan to the Museum. Persons interested in donating artifacts are invited to download and print the "MACH Donation Agreement Form" below; after filling out, submit the signed form to the museum with the item to be donated. 

- All are welcome and all are treated with great respect.

• The Museum welcomes all monetary donations, whatever the amount of the gift. 
• To make a monetary contribution to help support MACH, follow the link below to the "Donate" link on the home page.

Link: Open the 'Donate' link:

Download: MACH - Docent Application Form distributed  
MACH - Donation Agreement Form  

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It's easy...just click here:

Link: Become a member, today!

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How can I help?

- Families have always played a crucial role in Ashe County history and now the Museum of Ashe County History offers a unique way to honor loved ones. 

- Custom-designed and hand-painted bricks will be incorporated into a special memorial wall and landscape garden on the courthouse grounds. 

- For $100, a local artist will work with the donor to create an individual design to honor a family, special person or event. 

- Persons interested in donating a Memorial Art brick are invited to download and print a copy of the "Buy a Brick Campaign" form below.

Download: MACH - Brick  

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How can I help?

- Currently a limited number of rooms are seeking sponsors - an individual, a family or a corporation. This is a unique way to honor those individuals or groups who have a special place in Ashe County's history. 

- For the sum of $50,000, paid now or as an acceptable pledge of the same amount, the donor may choose the room. Any person or group interested may request a MACH presentation which explains the options in detail. 

- A bronze plaque will be placed at the entry of the room; the plaque will include the honoree's name and a tribute to the honored person or corporation.

• If you are interested in learning more about becoming a room sponsor, contact the Museum curator at 336-846-1904, or click on the "Contact Us" and send us an e-mail to have someone schedule an appointment to meet with you or your organization.

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How can I help?

- Architectural Restoration of Winston-Salem has almost completed their contract to completely restore the courthouse windows to their 1904 condition. 

- Memorial donations of $1,000 are being accepted to cover the expense; each donor's or corporation's name will be engraved on bronze plaques placed at a prominent location in the entrance hallway. 

- Persons, or corporations, that are interested in sponsoring a window are invited to download and print a copy of the "MACH - Heritage Window Sponsorship Form" below. 

- After filling out and signing the form, submit it along with a check for the prescribed amount to Museum of Ashe County History, Inc., P.O. Box 1404, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Download: MACH - Heritage Window Sponsorship Form  

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