Gold in North Carolina: The "Gold in NC" section of this page includes good illustrations of mining.
History of Spruce Pine Mining District
History of Minerals Production: Mitchell, Yancey & Avery Counties
The North Carolina Mineral and Gem Festival (History)
Museum of North Carolina Minerals: Description by Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce
Museum of North Carolina Minerals: More detailed description by "Sherpa Guides"
Rocks & Minerals Detectives WebQuest: Students collect clues about rocks and minerals and share in the form of an (optional) KidPix multimedia presentation.
