About Us

Who We Are

The Presbyterian Heritage Center is an independent nonprofit organization that operates a museum, archive, and library in Montreat, NC. We represent all Presbyterian denominations.

Our Vision

To transform lives with storytelling grounded in Christ-centered Reformed traditions.

Our Mission

To collect, preserve, and share historical materials and narratives to inspire learning, connection, and the growth of Christ’s Kingdom.

Our Core Values

With its roots in Presbyterianism and the Reformed faiths, the PHC invites all to learn about and grow in Christian faith. We will succeed by sharing inspiring stories, honoring and preserving heritage, acting in an independent manner, and cultivating lifelong learning.

Staff

Anne Chesky, Executive Director, director@phcmontreat.org

Lucy Dusthimer, Docent

Lisa Harrold, Registrar & Public Services Archivist

Mimi Helms, Docent & Archival Assistant

Celia Pratt, Archival Assistant

Ann Vision, Librarian

Board of Directors

John Akers

Hugh Alexander, Treasurer

Mason Blake, Assistant Treasurer

Scott Candler

Martha Campbell

Dixon Cunningham

Sue Diehl, Secretary

Jane Shelton Dale

Frank Dimmock

Martin Dotterweich

Bill Dudley

Paul Grier

Harry T Jones

Liz Johnson

Mark Mueller

Bill Scheu, Chair

Eloise Shepherd

Judy Shuford

Kay Stockdale

Letta Jean Taylor, Vice Chair

Roy Taylor

Byron Wade

Tom Widmer

Alva Whitehead

Heritage Council

Karen Brown

Tommy Brown

Dody Cunningham

Betty Douglas

Kitty Fouche

Rick Giles

Sally Giles

Mari Gramling

Catherine Harkey

Daniel Hewitt

AnnKelso Hewitt

Holly Jones

Harris Ricks

Wendy Ricks

Eloise Shepherd

Julia Sibley-Jones

Mark Sibley-Jones

Nancy Thomas