Discover NC! Burke County

The History Museum of Burke County

Morganton, NC (http://www.thehistorymuseumofburke.org/)

Resource summary

• Appropriate grades: 4–12
• Subjects: social studies (North Carolina)

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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 representing Burke County's heritage. The museum website has images of daily life in Valdese, Morganton, and the countryside of Burke County.

To plan a visit to the museum, call 828-437-1777 or send email to thehistorymuseum@directus.net.