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Anson County Historical Society

This nonprofit organization provides educational, cultural, and recreational information concerning the rich history of Anson County.

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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.

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  • Fort Defiance: Visitors to this historic home will see one of the most unique restorations in the county. The home contains over 300 pieces of original furnishings and artifacts from the Revolutionary War period and later.
  • The Mill Prong House: This historic home was restored in 1993 and was built by John Gilchrist, an important political and social leader in this area in 1802.
  • Burgwin-Wright House Museum and Gardens: Visitors will enjoy the fine detail of the Georgian style architecture, the 18th and early 19th century furnishings and stories of the people who have lived in this house.

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The Anson County Historical Society has preserved historical artifacts and buildings to create an enlightening learning experience that highlights the history of Anson County. Their main museums are the Boggan-Hammond House, the Alexander Little Wing, the Ashe-Covington Medical Museum, and the Leavitt House.

The 18th century Boggan Hammond House was built by Captain Patrick Boggan and is the first restored building in Anson County. Captain Boggan was the donor of the land for the town of Wadesborough (now Wadesboro). The house contains period furnishings.

The Alexander Little Wing is the 19th century portion of Boggan Hammond House and includes original furnishings.

The Ashe-Covington Medical Museum serves as a tribute for Anson’s doctors and nurses and houses many medical artifacts.

The Leavitt House is the oldest commercial building still in use in Anson Country and is home to the Tom Little Museum artifacts, the F.C. Allen Huntley Arrowhead collection, and the Wadesboro High School Museum.
Contact the Anson County Historical Society for more information by phone at (704) 694-6694 or by e-mail at ansonhistorical@windstream.net.

Also see: Anson County Historical Society photos from NC ECHO.

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