Catawba County

Bunker Hill Covered Bridge, Photograph from the Catawba County Historical Association

Field trip opportunities

Bakers Mountain (Hickory)

Come to Bakers Mountain to learn about the flora, fauna and natural heritage of Southwest Catawba County.

Bunker Hill Covered Bridge (Newton)

One of the last two remaining covered bridges in North Carolina, the Bunker Hill Covered Bridge has been named a National Civil Engineering Landmark.

Catawba County Museum of History (Newton)

Visit the museum and see exhibits ranging from colonial times and the Revolutionary War to religion and education.

Catawba Firefighter's Museum (Conover)

This museum has exhibits showing the history of firefighting in Catawba County with examples of firefighting equipment from earlier times.

Catawba Science Center (Hickory)

Students will enjoy visiting the Catawba Science Center, a hands-on museum, where learning is fun!

Hickory Museum of Art (Hickory)

Hickory was the first city in the Southeast to establish a museum of American art. The collections include contemporary folk art, American paintings and prints, studio glass, pottery, and more.

Maple Grove (Hickory)

This historic home was owned by a prominent early citizen of Hickory. It is part of the Claremont Historic District in Hickory and on the National Register of Historic Places.

Murray's Mill Historic District (Newton)

Step back in time at the Murray's Mill Historic District and see what it was like to live there years ago.

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