Mi Historia

An Unmarked Trail — Choosing to Remember — Coming to the Mountains — Footsteps of Pilgrims — Loving Families — Mi Historia — Potential Unlimited — The Pecking Order — With All Deliberate Speed — WNC Goes Global — WWII Mountain Memories

Mi Historia will be newly renovated and open to the public beginning September 17th in Highsmith 114. 

Reception for the new exhibit will be held from 6:00-7:30pm on September 17th.

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Virtual Mi Historia Exhibit pt. 1

Virtual Mi Historia Exhibit pt. 2

Virtual Mi Historia Exhibit pt. 3

View Study Guide

This 13 panel exhibit provides a personal glimpse into the varied and important stories of Western North Carolina’s Latino immigrant population. Mi Historia was created by a UNC Asheville student, Laura Simmelink.


K-12 Schools Free Reservation

The exhibits are available at no-charge for up to a one month loan with pickup at UNC Asheville Highsmith Student Union front desk. Includes easels, teacher materials, and student guides.

Paid Reservations

  • Houses of Worship, Community Organizations, Non-Profits, Post Secondary Schooling: $300 monthly
    A staff member will drop the exhibit off and return for pick up one month later. The borrowing agency is responsible for exhibit installation.
  • Businesses and Corporations: $500 monthly
    A staff member will drop the exhibit off and return for pick up one month later. The renting agency is responsible for exhibit installation. Day rates are available at $50.00