The artifacts recently brought to a ladies’ luncheon at the new museum gave a fascinating glimpse into the history kept in our very own homes. Members […]
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Things with Wheels
This mail cart was used to shuttle US Mail from the Train Depot to the Royall Cotton Mill on the northern edge of town. Mail was […]
Read moreVideo Shorts
The best stories about our town’s history come from the people who’ve lived here. Preserving those memories is part of the museum’s mission, and we are […]
Read moreDemon Deacon Artifacts
Take a look at the top hat and umbrella once worn by Ed Stanfield (WFC ’49), the second Demon Deacon mascot ever to take field and […]
Read moreFrom the General Store
Every once in a while, someone calls with an odd item they wish to donate. Sometimes these are large and heavy and of unusual providence. And […]
Read moreOral History Film Clips
The museum has just released a 26-minute oral history film funded by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. The film was professionally produced and […]
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