Lincoln County Museum of History

The museum houses special collections of artifacts and historical objects as well as primary source documents such as photographs, maps, diaries, letters, and other materials.

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• 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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• Museum of the Albemarle: Students can explore the lives of inhabitants, the development of industries, and the Albemarle area's social and cultural background at this museum.
• North Carolina Museum of History: Get a sneak preview of the Museum before you visit! You can search for artifacts, preview the exhibitions, and read about important events in North Carolina history. The Museum offers teachers a variety of resources--many are online! Find lesson plans, information on history in a box kits, professional development workshops, and more!
• Museum of the Cherokee Indian: Official site of the museum of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina.

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• Learn more about African Americans, American Indians, American Revolution, Lincoln County, North Carolina, history, history museums, and immigrants.

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Located on the first floor of the Lincoln Cultural Center, the Lincoln County Museum of History was established by the Lincoln County Historical Association to "collect, preserve, study, and exhibit authentic artifacts and other historic materials relating to the heritage and history of Lincoln County." A visit to the museum of History will introduce visitors to local history, ancient Native American inhabitants, early immigrants, the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill, Lincoln County in the Civil War and much more! Call (704) 748-9098 for more information.

See: NC ECHO photographs of the Lincoln County Museum of History.

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