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Burke County

Lake James

Lake James State Park, Photograph from the NC Division of Parks and Recreation.

Field trip opportunities

Burke Arts Council (Morganton)
Visit the three galleries that are housed in the Burke Arts Council to see the visual arts of the southern Appalachian region.
Lake James State Park (Nebo)
Located in both Burke and McDowell counties, Lake James State Park is a place where students can learn about the animals and plants that inhabit the area.
Old Burke County Courthouse and Heritage Museum (Morganton)
Students can learn about the history of Burke County and the sessions of the NC Supreme Court held on this site in the mid-19th century when visiting the Old Burke County Courthouse.
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (Connellys Springs)
This historic trail follows the Revolutionary War route of Patriot militia men from Virginia, today's eastern Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to the battle of Kings Mountain, South Carolina, site of the Kings Mountain National Military Park.
Quaker Meadows Plantation (Morganton)
Tour the plantation of Captain Charles McDowell, Jr. and see what it was like to live in antebellum times in Burke County.
South Mountain State Park (Connellys Springs)
One of the state's most rugged parks, South Mountain State Park offers a number of activities. Rangers are available to teach students about the mountain watershed and the importance of water stewardship.
The History Museum of Burke County (Morganton)
Objects, artifacts, and documents representing Burke County's heritage can be found in this museum in Morganton, North Carolina.
Waldesian Museum (Valdese)
The Waldesian Museum celebrates the Waldesian church and its members who settled in this area of North Carolina on the late 1800s.

Learn more about Burke County

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVNHT) commemorates the campaign leading to the battle of Kings Mountain by following the Revolutionary War route of Patriot militia men from Virginia,...
South Mountain State Park
This park is the perfect place to enjoy nature. Here you can see a majestic mountain range peeking out from the gently rolling landscape of the piedmont. The park includes elevations up to 3,000 feet,...
Waldesian Museum
This museum is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage and culture of the Waldensian settlers. It features several rooms and thousands of items that date back to the earliest immigrants, including: clothing,...
Lake James State Park
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Lake James State Park. To arrange a special exploration of the park for your group or class, contact the park office at (828)...
Quaker Meadows Plantation
Built is 1812 by Captain Charles McDowell, Jr., the house was a center of social activity in antebellum Burke County. Donated to Historic Burke Foundation by Crescent Land and Timber Corp. in 1986, the...
Burke Arts Council
The Burke Arts Council houses three galleries which provide space for both local and out of state artists. They are the Ken Volz Gallery, The Wachovia Room Gallery and the Dana Room Gallery. The galleries...
Old Burke County Courthouse and Heritage Museum
The Heritage Museum, located in the Old Burke County Courthouse, houses a permanent exhibit on the history of the Old Courthouse and the courts system as well as a gallery featuring changing exhibits on...
The History Museum of Burke County
The history and culture of Burke County is preserved at this museum in Morganton, North Carolina. Located at 201 West Meeting Street, visitors to the museum will find artifacts, documents, and objects...

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