History Museums


  • Hugh Torance House and Store

    Hugh Torance House and Store

    The oldest standing store in North Carolina is now part of the historic sites’ living history programming. The Torance Store is open to the public every Sunday from 1:00-4:00pm for guided living history tours and for special events throughout the year.

  • Cornelius History Museum

    Cornelius History Museum

    Located in the heart of downtown in the historically designated Cornelius High School Agriculture Building, the Cornelius History Museum invites you to explore the people, places, and events that define the community.

  • Charlotte Museum of History

    Charlotte Museum of History

    Explore the 1774 Alexander Rock House, the restored Rosenwald-Style Siloam School, and the American Freedom Bell along with other fascinating exhibits plus special events and guided tours honoring Charlotte's history.

  • Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum

    Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum

    Housing a library of books, documents and photographs as well as a museum containing 30 themed rooms relating to the history and families of eastern Cabarrus County, the site is open to the public for tours and special events.

  • Statesville Historical Collection

    Statesville Historical Collection

    Explore exhibits featuring Statesville's fascinating history at the beautifully restored Holland Building in the heart of historic downtown Statesville presented by Preservation Statesville, Inc.

  • Levine Museum of the New South

    Levine Museum of the New South

    Experience the stories of our collective past through exhibits, events, and community celebrations that deepen our understanding and inspire action.

  • Museum of the Waxhaws

    Museum of the Waxhaws

    A museum showcasing the diverse history of the Waxhaws region from the 1650s to 1900, including exhibits featuring the Native American Waxhaw tribe, Scots-Irish immigration, the Revolutionary War, the Age of Jackson, social and agricultural history, and the Civil War.

  • Historical Center of York County

    Historical Center of York County

    Located in York, SC, the site opened in 1989 to serve as the County’s court record repository and to collect and preserve the cultural heritage of York County and the Carolina Piedmont.


Additional historic sites and organizations are added frequently, so check back soon for new additions to the HEARTS History Collection!

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