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Stanly County Historic Preservation Commission Museum

Stanly County created this museum to preserve the heritage resources of the area for generations to come. The exhibits cover the history of Stanly County from ancient times to the present.

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  • Lesson plan: Why is the past important? As an introduction to the study of North Carolina's archaeological heritage, students will use personally owned object to share the importance of their past and connect this importance with reasons why the human past is important.
  • Lesson plan: Learn about your county This activity will allow fourth grade students in North Carolina to learn more about the counties that surround their home county. Using online images, students will create a multimedia presentation to share with others.

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  • Freeman-Marks House and Isaiah W. Snuggs House: Both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the I.W. Snuggs House and the Freeman-Marks House are important reminders of the heritage and culture of Stanly County.
  • The Davenport Homestead: See what everyday life was like over 200 years ago at the Davenport Homestead. The main house is the original home of Washington County's first state senator, Daniel Davenport.
  • Catawba County Museum of History: Visit the museum and see exhibits ranging from colonial times and the Revolutionary War to religion and education.

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First opened to the public in 1996, the Museum Visitor Center is today the focal point of the Stanly County Museum. Inside, a permanent exhibit featuring more than one hundred historic artifacts retraces Stanly County’s ten-thousand-year story. The Stanly County Historic Preservation Commission is open to visitors Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is free. School groups and tours for groups of all ages are welcome. For more information call 704/ 986-3777.

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