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Gaston County Museum of Art and History

Gaston County local history is brought to life at this museum in Dallas, NC. Learn about the North Carolina textile mill industry and see special exhibits.

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  • Tarheel Junior Historian Association Organization that encourages student study of local and state history. Any group of young people in grades four through twelve with an adult adviser can organize a junior history club. For more information on the Tar Heel Junior Historian Association, call (919) 715-0200, extension 319, or e-mail thjhaclubs@moh.dcr.state.nc.us.
  • 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.
  • Like a Family: The Making of a Southern Cotton Mill World Explore Southern textile mills from their beginnings to the 1930s, drawing largely on the perspectives of mill workers themselves.
  • Lesson plan: Folklife Students will learn North Carolina folklore, traditions, war activities, local legends, superstitions, food preparation traditions, art, songs and dances which are unique to the area.

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  • Chatham County Historical Museum: Students will find many historic artifacts at this museum located in the center of Pittsboro in the old Chatham County Courthouse.
  • Alamance County Historical Museum: Learn about the history of Alamance County on a field trip to 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!

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Located at West Main Street in Dallas, NC, the museum holds in trust for current and future generations over 5,000 objects, 20,000 documents, and over 400,000 photos which span the period from the 1500s through the 20th Century. "Real objects - from a baseball uniform to spinning frame; ID badge to cotton bale; from company script to cog-wheel wagon - will connect visitors to the vibrant history associated with textile manufacturing." Civil War letters can be seen on the website at http://www.gastoncountymuseum.org/onlineCWletters.htm

Organized groups are invited to enjoy guided tours and educational programs. Tours and most programs are free and based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Groups are urged to schedule tours at least one week in advance. Programs offered include:

  • Let’s Build A County Seat
  • Gaston County in the 19th Century
  • Victorian Winter Holidays
  • High Seas to High Shoals
  • Textile Week Outreach

The museum is open Tuesday thru Friday from 10am - 5pm, Saturday from 1 - 5pm and every 1st Sunday from 2 - 5pm. For more information about exhibits, programs and events, call the 24-hour info-line at (704)922-7681, #2.

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