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Waldensian Museum

The Waldesian Museum celebrates the Waldesian church and its members who settled in this area of North Carolina on the late 1800s.

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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: Immigrants' experiences in colonial North Carolina In this lesson plan, students read two primary-source documents describing the experiences of new arrivals to North Carolina during the colonial period: One is a summary of a report written by a young Moravian settler from Pennsylvania; the other is a letter from a German immigrant. Students compare and contrast the journeys and settlement of the two groups.

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  • "Some grievous oppressions": Excerpt of a sermon published by Herman Husband, Regulator leader, in 1770. Husband argued that North Carolina's colonial government was unfair to small farmers. Primary source includes historical commentary.
  • Cherokee mission schools: Description of Spring Place, a Moravian mission to the Cherokee that operated from 1801 to 1833. Describes the education received by Cherokee boys and girls for the purpose of "civilizing" them. Includes historical commentary.
  • The Scottish Heritage Center: The earliest settlers of Scotland County were Highland Scots. The Scottish Heritage Center celebrates the music, history, and culture of these ancestors.

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This museum is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage and culture of the Waldensian settlers. It features several rooms and thousands of items that date back to the earliest immigrants, including: clothing, tools, books, pictures, and household items. The museum is open from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sundays from April through October and by appointment. For information or to arrange a tour, call: (828) 874-3370 or (828) 874-2531 or write to The Museum Committee at P.O. Box 216, Valdese, NC 28690.

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