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Gold Hill Mines Historic Park
Gold Hill Mines Historic Park is a 70 acre park adjacent to the historic gold mining town of Gold Hill, NC. The park is home of the Barnhardt and Randolph Gold Mines, which became the richest mining territory east of the Mississippi during the early to mid-1800'
Gold Hill, NC Historic SitesThe Art Station
A 1902 Studio Gallery featuring work by Betty Sedberry. Pen & ink drawings and watercolors of area landmarks, including pen drawings of trains and depots, offered as limited edition prints. These are available either framed or unframed. Come on in and browse, we look forward to meeting you. Hours:
Spencer, NC ArtsJosephus Hall House
This impressive house museum was once home to Dr. Josephus Hall, Chief Surgeon at the Salisbury Confederate Prison during the Civil War. Built in 1820 in the Federal style, additions in 1859 and in 1900
Salisbury, NC Historic HomesHistoric National Cemetery and Confederate Prison Site
Dedicated in 1874, this is the final resting place for veterans of all wars. Buried in 18 trench graves are 11,700 Union soldiers who died at the Salisbury Confederate Prison during the Civil War. Office open 8 am - 4:30
Salisbury, NC Cemeteries1839 Antiques
Over 5,000 square feet of affordable English and American furniture, prints, china, silver, brass and copper. Largest selection of old stained glass windows in the area.Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. Mondays by chance or appointment.
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W.J. Walls Heritage Hall
Located on the campus of Livingstone College, Heritage Hall is a repository of African, African-American, and African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church history, artifacts, literature, books and records. Open Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.
Salisbury, NC Other Attractions
Crescent Golf Club
Located just 40 minutes from downtown Charlotte,or 45 minutes from the Triad. In 2001, GolfCarolina.com, a TravelGolf.com Publication, rated Crescent Golf Club No. 4 on their Top Ten Best Values of Charlotte list saying: "John LaFoy designed the course, which winds it'
Salisbury, NC Golf CoursesHoliday Caravan Christmas Parade - Spencer to Salisbury
Known as the "Carolinas' Loveliest & Liveliest" Holiday Parade; volunteer produced since 1960; quality entertainment, totally free to the public. Parade begins in Spencer NC at 2 pm and in Salisbury NC at 3 pm. One of the few parades in the nation with a holiday theme that goes simultaneously in 2
Salisbury, NC Other AttractionsNorth Carolina Transportation Museum
Located on the site of what was once the Southern Railway Company's largest steam locomotive repair facility. Visit antique automobiles at "Bumper to Bumper" and trace the history of transportation in "Wagons, Wheels & Wings." Experience days of the working railroad repair shop in the restored 1924
Spencer, NC MuseumsRowan Museum
This 1854 courthouse, which survived Stoneman's raid, is one of the finest examples of pre-Civil War architecture in the state. Home of the Rowan Museum, reflecting artifacts and displays on the life and history of Rowan County.
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Happy Traveler Inn
Located at I-85 exit 76A near several restaurants, the Happy Traveler Inn offers nice rooms at a good price. Convenient to: Charlotte & Greensboro Airports - 45 miles; North Carolina Transportation Museum - 3 miles; Lowe's (Charlotte) Motor Speedway - 18 miles; International Furniture Market - 30
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